26 January 2026
Aircraft maintenance company LASAR has stepped in to provide parts and support for Mooney Aircraft.
LASAR, based at Prineville Airport in Oregon, USA, confirmed it is funding and coordinating a wide-ranging rebuild of Mooney’s parts operation in Kerrville, Texas. It follows years of disruption to the supply chain that left many aircraft grounded while owners waited for certified components.
Under the current structure, Mooney retains the Type Certificate and responsibility for manufacturing certified parts, while LASAR continues as the primary distributor to owners and maintenance organisations.
A third entity, LASAR Aviation, provides what the company describes as the “plumbing” of the operation — financing, purchasing, vendor coordination, quality documentation and IT systems — allowing the Kerrville facility to focus on production,
LASAR says it has spent recent months revalidating drawings and specifications, rebuilding tooling, re-engaging suppliers and capturing institutional knowledge from long-serving Mooney staff.
Particular emphasis has been placed on so-called “grounding” parts — low-volume items that can render an aircraft unairworthy when unavailable. A first-year parts production programme worth around $3 million has been sequenced based on safety-of-flight impact and lead times.
A key element of the recovery plan is the launch of a new MSC Portal, giving Mooney Service Centres real-time visibility of inventory across Mooney and LASAR warehouses, along with AOG prioritisation and predictable pricing.
However, the announcement also confirmed an immediate 30 per cent increase in prices for Mooney-built parts. LASAR argues that many components had been sold below true cost for years, undermining Mooney’s ability to retain staff, maintain equipment and secure materials.
“This marks LASAR’s most significant investment in its history,” said CEO Brett Stokes.
“We believe it will strengthen resale values, provide long-term support for future owners and keep Mooney aircraft competitive in the market for years to come.”
LASAR stresses that it has not “bought a brand” but is acting as a steward to keep the Mooney fleet flying, describing its role as a practical response to a failing supply chain rather than a change in ownership.
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