Hartzell Acquires Kelly Aero

The acquisition will add aircraft ignition product manufacturing to the company’s capabilities.

Monday, November 27, 2023 at 04:05 PM ET

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Kelly Aero produces aftermarket aircraft magnetos, replacement parts, and ignition harnesses for general aviation and military aircraft. [Courtesy: Hartzell Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Hartzell Engine Tech has acquired Kelly Aero LLC, a manufacturer of aftermarket aircraft magnetos, replacement parts, and ignition harnesses.
This acquisition expands Hartzell's "firewall forward" engine accessory portfolio by adding aircraft ignition product manufacturing capabilities.
The newly acquired products will be rebranded as PowerUp Ignition Systems after a 2024 technical evaluation and PMA approval.
Operations, including approximately 40 employees, will integrate into Hartzell's Montgomery, Alabama facility, with Kelly Aero's former site used to expand Hartzell's machine shop.

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Hartzell Engine Tech has acquired Kelly Aero LLC, the makers of aftermarket aircraft magnetos, replacement parts, and ignition harnesses for general aviation and military aircraft.

Hartzell Engine Tech president Keith Bagley notes the acquisition will “add manufacturing capabilities for aircraft ignition products to our existing lines of engineered, firewall forward, engine accessories. We extend our appreciation to Jeffrey Kelly, his family, and Neil Clark for creating and stewarding a great product line that will integrate nicely with Hartzell Aviation’s ‘Built on Honor’ philosophy.”