Aviation Partners, Inc. Email Format

Aviation and Aerospace Component ManufacturingWashington, United States11-50 Employees

Aviation Partners, Inc. is a Seattle-based private company in the aviation and aerospace components sector that designs, produces, and markets winglet systems built with advanced technology. Founded in 1991 by Joe Clark and Dennis Washington, the firm brought together a team of experienced aerospace professionals, including retired Boeing and Lockheed engineers, to drive its early work. The company is recognized within its industry as a leading innovator in winglet technology, focusing on innovations that enhance aircraft performance.

Its customers include airlines, maintenance organizations, and other aviation operators seeking efficiency gains and range extensions through winglet solutions. Historically, API cooperated with Boeing during the 1990s Next-Generation 737 program to develop blended winglet designs, underscoring its role in major airframe programs. In June 2025, Aviation Partners filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Airbus, reflecting its active stance on protecting its intellectual property related to winglet systems.

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