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At Boulder City Municipal Airport (KBVU)—a scenic non-towered reliever just 25 miles southeast of Las Vegas amid desert vistas and proximity to Lake Mead—Piranha Aerospace is a membership-based distributor of helicopter aftermarket parts and services, specializing in cost-saving solutions for fleet operators. Offering 200+ OEM-alternative parts like structural/dynamic components, electrical motors, bearings, hoses, and consumables, plus repairs/exchanges and an online portal for cross-referencing and ordering, Piranha delivers predictable pricing and supply chain stability for Airbus H125/AS350/H130, Bell 206/407/505, and Robinson R44/R66 models. Ideal for rotary-wing operators seeking helicopter maintenance parts Nevada, AOG support Las Vegas, and specialized tools amid KBVU’s 5,200 ft runway and year-round VFR ops.

Coordinates: 35°57′45″N 114°51′18″W | Est. 2010s

Brief History
Founded in the 2010s to revolutionize aftermarket support for fleet helicopter operators frustrated by inconsistent parts availability and pricing, Piranha Aerospace established its base at KBVU—a 1940s-era municipal field turned gateway for Southern Nevada aviation. Evolving from core parts distribution to partnerships like First Aviation for H130 rotor blade repairs (announced 2024), the company has expanded offerings to over 200 items, emphasizing sustainability, quality, and direct operating cost reductions in the growing rotary-wing MRO market near Las Vegas.