Dynamic access
Exchange solutions for APUs and main engines aligned with immediate operational needs.
ABOUT AERO-SHIELD / COMPANY PROFILEDisciplined capital.
Disciplined capital.
Proven aviation assets.
Institutional execution backed by more than 30 years of commercial aviation aftermarket experience.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Complexity
has now been
simplified.
Aero-Shield Capital, Inc. is a commercial aviation asset management and trading company specializing in Auxiliary Power Units (APUs), engines, and high-value aircraft components for global airlines and MROs. Built on deep technical expertise and a rigorous commitment to FAA/ASA-100 standards, Aero-Shield delivers dependable solutions across the full asset lifecycle—from sourcing and teardown to overhaul management, component sales, leasing programs, and end-of-life optimization. With a worldwide network of airline, OEM, leasing, and MRO partners, the company operates with precision, transparency, and an unwavering focus on quality documentation and traceability.
OUR MISSION / 001
Complexity has now been simplified. Our mission is to simplify complexity in the commercial aviation aftermarket by providing highly accurate, data-driven asset solutions that protect value, reduce downtime, and enhance operational reliability for our customers worldwide.
Aero-Shield Capital exists to be a trusted partner—leveraging expertise, integrity, and speed to deliver exceptional outcomes. Through disciplined asset management, innovation, and a customer-first approach, we ensure every component, program, and transaction meets the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance.
WHAT WE DO
Assets operators depend on.
Programs built around them.
Flexible capacity
Short- and long-term leasing programs for aircraft and powerplant assets.
Strategic ownership
Acquisition and purchase-leaseback programs that convert equipment into capital while preserving continuity.
WHY AERO-SHIELD
ADVANTAGE / 003Built around your
operational success.
01Aero-Shield positions assets strategically across key global hubs to support rapid delivery and keep operations moving.
02You define the requirements. We listen first, then align flexible and financially intelligent programs to your operational and budget goals.
03Every department gains a single, reliable point of contact for technical, commercial, and logistics support.
LEADERSHIP / FOUNDER
Richard BulandaFOUNDER / AERO-SHIELD CAPITAL
Richard Bulanda is an accomplished aerospace executive and two-time aviation company founder with more than 30 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, aftermarket leasing and trading, MRO operations, and aerospace manufacturing.
His entrepreneurial experience includes building Red-Eye Aerospace into a diversified global aftermarket organization with PMA and OEM manufacturing, leasing, and FAA-145 repair capabilities, and previously founding and selling Bulanda Air Services.
Richard has held senior leadership roles within global aerospace companies including TurbineAero and United Airlines, where he drove operational performance, major contract negotiations, supply-chain transformation, and cross-functional organizational improvement.
Today, he guides Aero-Shield Capital with a disciplined investment approach combining technical expertise, industry relationships, and operational rigor.