HEICO Corporation
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UnclaimedAmerican aerospace and electronics company supplying FAA-approved replacement parts and mission-critical components worldwide.
Last updated October 14, 2026
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Overview
HEICO Corporation is an American aerospace and electronics company headquartered in Hollywood, Florida. It designs, manufactures, and distributes components and systems for aviation, defense, space, medical, and telecommunications industries. The company operates through two main segments: the Flight Support Group (FSG) and the Electronic Technologies Group (ETG). HEICO was founded in 1957 as Heinicke Instruments Company, a manufacturer of laboratory equipment. It entered the aerospace sector in 1974 with the acquisition of Jet Avion Corporation, was renamed HEICO Corporation in 1986, and began focusing on the aerospace aftermarket by designing FAA-approved replacement parts and repair solutions. Since the 1990s, HEICO has completed more than 90 acquisitions across aerospace, defense, electronics, and industrial sectors. The Flight Support Group designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, overhauls, and distributes jet engine and aircraft component replacement parts approved by regulatory agencies such as the FAA. It serves commercial airlines, cargo carriers, regional and business jet operators, and military aircraft fleets worldwide. The Electronic Technologies Group develops and manufactures electronic, electro-optical, microwave, and infrared components and systems for mission-critical applications in aircraft, spacecraft, medical devices, and military hardware. HEICO operates a decentralized structure that gives significant autonomy to its subsidiaries, emphasizing innovation, cost-effectiveness, and rapid product development. Both FSG and ETG maintain independent leadership and business operations. The company is led by Co-Chairmen, Co-Presidents and Co-CEOs Eric A. Mendelson and Victor H. Mendelson; Laurans A. Mendelson is the former Chairman and CEO. HEICO is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under two classes: Class A (HEI.A) and Common Stock (HEI). For fiscal year 2024, revenue was US$3.858 billion, with a market capitalization of approximately US$36–42 billion as of June 2025 and approximately 10,000 employees.
History
HEICO Corporation was founded in 1957 as Heinicke Instruments Company, a manufacturer of laboratory equipment. In 1974, the company entered the aerospace sector with the acquisition of Jet Avion Corporation. It was renamed HEICO Corporation in 1986 and began focusing on the aerospace aftermarket by designing FAA-approved replacement parts and repair solutions. Since the 1990s, HEICO has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions, completing more than 90 acquisitions across aerospace, defense, electronics, and industrial sectors. The company operates through two main business segments: the Flight Support Group (FSG) and the Electronic Technologies Group (ETG). HEICO is headquartered in Hollywood, Florida, and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the tickers HEI and HEI.A.
- 1990
Since the 1990s, completed more than 90 acquisitions across aerospace, defense, electronics, and industrial sectors.
- 1986
Renamed HEICO Corporation and began focusing on the aerospace aftermarket.
- 1974
Entered the aerospace sector with the acquisition of Jet Avion Corporation.
- 1957
Founded as Heinicke Instruments Company, a manufacturer of laboratory equipment.
Products and positioning
Decentralized aerospace and electronics supplier focused on cost-effective, FAA-approved aftermarket parts and mission-critical components.
FAA-approved jet engine and aircraft component replacement parts
Designed, manufactured, repaired, overhauled, and distributed by the Flight Support Group for commercial airlines, cargo carriers, regional and business jet operators, and military aircraft fleets worldwide.
Electronic, electro-optical, microwave, and infrared components and systems
Developed and manufactured by the Electronic Technologies Group for mission-critical applications in aircraft, spacecraft, medical devices, and military hardware.
Recent events
Reported
US President prohibits HieFo's acquisition of Emcore assets and orders divestment[2]
A US presidential order dated January 2, 2026 found credible evidence that HieFo Corporation's acquisition of EMCORE Corporation's digital chips and related wafer design, fabrication, and processing businesses could impair US national security. The order prohibits the transaction and HieFo's ownership of any interest in the Emcore Assets, and requires HieFo to divest all such interests within 180 days unless extended by CFIUS.
dB Control acquires Paciwave[3]
HEICO announced that its dB Control subsidiary acquired 100% of Paciwave for cash paid at closing. Paciwave was to be relocated to dB Control's nearby Fremont facility and operate as a dB Control product line.
Reported
HEICO acquired an 80.1% stake in RH Laboratories[4]
HEICO's Electronic Technologies Group acquired 80.1% of RH Laboratories' stock for cash paid at closing. RH's founders retained the remaining ownership.
HEICO acquires Camtronics operating assets[5]
HEICO Corporation’s Flight Support Group acquired 80.1% of the operating assets of Camtronics LLC for cash at closing. The acquisition was announced on June 24, 2021.
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