What Does Turner Aviation Do? Aircraft Spares, Generators, Avionics and ELT Support
Turner Aviation is a UK-based aviation spares and MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) business whose core work is the distribution, sale and maintenance of aircraft generators, avionics systems and Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs). It also runs an industrial division for gas turbine components. If you operate fixed or rotary wing aircraft and need generator, printer or ELT support — including AOG situations — this is the kind of supplier to shortlist, provided you confirm the specific part number and approval path with their sales team.
Core business: what Turner Aviation actually supplies
The company describes its core aviation business as three linked activities:
- Spares distribution — acting as an authorised distributor of OEM component spares and overhaul kits.
- Sales — supplying components to a global customer base.
- Maintenance — repair and overhaul work on the component types it supports.
Alongside this, an industrial division specialises in the manufacture and maintenance of components for industrial gas turbines, and the company holds ISO 9001 approved manufacturing capability.
Component categories supported
| Category | What is covered |
|---|---|
| Generators | DC and AC power generation equipment across a wide range of fixed and rotary wing platforms, from 150–550 amp current ratings |
| Flight deck printers | PTA45-45B flight deck printers, supported under licence of the OEM |
| Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) | Standard, Priority and AOG support for a global customer base |
| Part sales | Authorised distributor of OEM component spares and overhaul kits |
The generator range is the broadest category by platform coverage; the printer line is narrow and specific (PTA45-45B under OEM licence), so it is worth checking your unit against that model before assuming support.
Approvals and OEM authorisations
Turner Aviation states it holds formal approvals from:
- CAA
- EASA
- FAA
- ISO 9001
It also lists industry approvals including AstroNova, Collins, Dukane Seacom, Honeywell, Safran Electrical Power and Skurka Aerospace.
For an operator, these approvals matter in two practical ways: they indicate the company can release components under the regulatory regimes you operate under, and the OEM approvals indicate authorised rather than independent-channel supply for those specific product lines. The company notes it holds one of the longest running CAA Approvals, initially granted in 1947.
Service levels: Standard, Priority and AOG
For ELT support, the company explicitly offers three service tiers — Standard, Priority and AOG (aircraft on ground) — to a global customer base. AOG is the time-critical tier used when an aircraft cannot dispatch without the part or repair.
The stated operating philosophy is built around high quality standards, low turnaround times and competitive pricing, with the objective of giving each customer the lowest possible operating cost by maximising time on wing. If turnaround time is your deciding factor, ask the sales team which tier applies to your specific component and what the current lead time is — the website does not publish turnaround figures or prices.
History and current ownership
- Started work during the Second World War, supporting magnetos fitted to Rolls-Royce Griffon engines.
- Initially approved by the CAA in 1947.
- Incorporated in its current form in 1967.
- July 2025: Precision Aviation Group (PAG), an MRO provider, acquired Turner Aviation as part of its expansion into the EMEA region.
- May 2026: VSE Corporation completed the acquisition of Precision Aviation Group. VSE is a NASDAQ-listed company.
For customers, the practical implication is that Turner Aviation now sits within a larger MRO group, which may affect how multi-site or group-level support is arranged. The website does not detail how this changes day-to-day ordering, so treat ownership as context rather than a service guarantee.
When to contact them
Turner Aviation is a reasonable first call if you need:
- DC or AC generator support in the 150–550 amp range for fixed or rotary wing aircraft.
- PTA45-45B flight deck printer support.
- ELT spares or repair, particularly on an AOG basis.
- OEM-authorised spares or overhaul kits for the product lines listed above.
The site directs enquiries to its sales team for further information. Before contacting them, have your part number, platform type and required service tier ready — that is the fastest route to a useful answer on availability, approval coverage and turnaround.