ERA's Regional International magazine picks up the story... In 1932, AJW founder, Anthony James Walter, qualified as a pilot and took to the skies. His passion for flying saw the Piper Cub aircraft manufacturers giving him sole distribution rights in Europe. He had a dream, and 90 years on, his vision is still going strong.

AJW Group celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2022. Nine decades in the aviation industry, filled with memorable moments and achievements that would make its founder proud.

Although AJW is a very different company now, it still prides itself on the personal touch and agility that Jim Walters showed all those years ago. Having started the business based at Gatwick Airport, when it was nothing but a grass strip without a paved surface in sight, AJW HQ opened its purpose-built warehouse and campus-style office space in Slinfold, UK, in 2012. This year also marked the launch of AJW Technique in Montreal, moving the group into the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) space, further enhancing its role in the supply chain.

Most recently, it has launched AJW Technique Europe, AJW Technique Interiors, AJW Türkiye, and AJW Remarketing, highlighting the growth and expansion of the Group amidst the challenges brought about by the global pandemic. This is a testament to the group’s continued commitment to transforming aviation efficiency.