Aero Performance was founded in 2002 by Ken Broadie, whose family had been involved in general aviation parts and maintenance in Fort Worth, Texas since 1946. Ken hired Bill Rehkop as National Sales Manager and Bill brought on board an experienced staff of outside sales agents to represent the Aero Performance product line to FBO's, aircraft repair centers, and flight schools nationwide. In January 2014 Aero Performance was acquired by Jim and Nanci Irwin, whose family has been active in aircraft parts distribution since 1955. Jim and Nanci Irwin, along with their children Mike, Jeff, and Rob currently operate Aero Performance at it's regional warehouses in Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois, California, Georgia, and Arizona. Following Bill's retirement in 2018. Jack Samuels became National Sales Manager and his team continues to provide outstanding service to Aero Performance customers across the country providing a complete product line from all major aircraft parts manufacturers.