Dynamics ERP Partners
Focused On Aviation
Updated November 2026
Which Microsoft Dynamics ERP is best for aviation companies?
Aviation covers very different businesses, so the answer depends on yours. Dynamics 365 Business Central fits small and midsize aircraft parts distributors, charter operators and component manufacturers: every license includes serial and lot tracking, item tracing, warehouse management and fixed assets, and Business Central Premium adds manufacturing and service order management for parts makers and repair shops (Microsoft licensing guidance). Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management with Dynamics 365 Finance fits larger operators, MRO organizations and aerospace manufacturers that need Asset Management with work orders and time- and counter-based maintenance plans, plus multi-site manufacturing. Aircraft maintenance tracking and airworthiness records usually come from specialist aviation add-ons or systems integrated with Dynamics.
Business Central lists at $80 per user/month for Essentials and $110 for Premium; Supply Chain Management and Finance list at $210 per user/month each (Microsoft US list prices, paid yearly). A partner quote will add implementation, aviation add-ons and support.
No partners are currently listed for aviation on the ERP Software Blog. Most Microsoft Dynamics partners serve several industries, so browse the full Microsoft Dynamics ERP partner directory and ask about aviation or aerospace projects. Parts manufacturers and distributors can also review the Best Microsoft Dynamics ERP Partners for Manufacturing Companies and the Best Microsoft Dynamics ERP Partners for Distribution Companies.
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Focused On Aviation
Review this directory to find companies with proven expertise working with companies like yours. Keep in mind that these partners may focus on additional industries, so review their profile for full information.How do you choose a Dynamics ERP for an aviation business?
Start by naming which part of aviation you are in, because each has a different core process:
- Parts distribution. You need serial and lot tracking, certificates and trace documents attached to stock, and fast quoting. Business Central is usually the starting point.
- Component and aerospace manufacturing. You need production orders, routings and full lot traceability. Business Central Premium fits smaller shops; Supply Chain Management fits multi-site manufacturers. See do manufacturers need Business Central Premium?
- Repair stations. FAA-certificated repair stations must meet the recordkeeping rules in 14 CFR Part 145 (eCFR: Part 145, Repair Stations). Ask how work orders, parts and sign-offs are recorded and retained.
- Aircraft operators. Maintenance records must meet 14 CFR Part 43 (eCFR: Part 43). Decide whether maintenance tracking lives in the ERP, in a specialist aviation system, or both.
Dynamics 365 is general-purpose ERP. Your organization, not the software, is responsible for regulatory compliance, so test every required record against the regulation during the partner demo.
What aviation features should a Dynamics ERP include?
- Serial number tracking for rotables and components from receipt to installation and repair (Microsoft Learn: item tracking).
- Lot traceability for consumables and raw materials. See lot traceability in Business Central manufacturing.
- Document attachments for certificates and trace paperwork on items and lots.
- Counter-based maintenance driven by hours or cycles (Microsoft Learn: maintenance plans).
- Work orders that capture labor, parts and costs for each repair.
- Repair and exchange processes, including core returns and vendor repairs.
- Equipment lifecycle history. See serialized equipment lifecycle tracking in Business Central.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dynamics 365 FAA-approved software?
The FAA regulates the records, not a list of approved ERP brands. Part 43 sets the content of maintenance records and Part 145 sets recordkeeping for repair stations. Dynamics 365 can store much of this data, but you must confirm that your configuration, add-ons and procedures produce the required records and meet your own approved manuals.
Can Business Central track serialized aircraft parts?
Yes. Serial, lot and package numbers are standard in Business Central, including in Essentials. You can record warranty and expiration dates, block a serial number from transactions, and trace a serial or lot number through purchases, transfers, consumption and sales.
Does Dynamics 365 handle aircraft maintenance planning?
Asset Management in Supply Chain Management supports maintenance plans by time and by counters such as hours, plus work orders and maintenance rounds. Detailed aircraft maintenance programs, airworthiness directives and life-limited parts tracking usually need an aviation-specific add-on or system.
Which Business Central license does an aviation company need?
Distributors and operators often need only Essentials. Choose Premium if you manufacture parts with production orders or run repair work through service orders, since manufacturing and service management are Premium-only.