EVERY PART
EVERY TIME
EVERY WHERE
DBK Aero provides innovative aftermarket solutions to airlines and OEMs worldwide. Specialising in commercial airframe materials – nose to tail – we offer tailored services designed to meet the evolving demands of the aviation industry.
EVERY PART
EVERY TIME
EVERY WHERE
DBK Aero provides innovative aftermarket solutions to airlines and OEMs worldwide. Specialising in commercial airframe materials—nose to tail—we offer tailored services designed to meet the evolving demands of the aviation industry.
OUR SERVICES
SPARE PARTS TRADING
Our spare parts trading service is underpinned by our global reach. We are known for our knowledge and efficiency.
We source and supply spare parts across the full spectrum of transaction types – outright sale, loan and exchange – for all commercial aircraft as well as helicopters.
SMART REVENUE PARTNER (SRP)
Our Smart Revenue Partner programme manages consignments with ease, efficiency and maximum ROI.
Designed to help you recover value from surplus or slow-moving inventory, transferring storage risk to us if preferred while your parts remain available to buyers in an active market – with agreed commercial terms to give you visibility on potential returns.
See us at MRO Asia-Pacific | Singapore
22-24 September 2026
Booth Number: 2417
See us at MRO Europe | Amsterdam
28-29 October 2026
ABOUT DBK
DBK Aero supplies commercial airframe materials – nose to tail – to airlines and OEMs worldwide. We specialise in outright sales, loans and exchanges across all major fixed-wing and rotary platforms, with tailored solutions built around your operational needs.
We trade on transparency, knowledge and long-term commitment – building relationships that work as efficiently as the aircraft we support. Woman-led and drawing on over 40 years of aviation expertise, we bring both experience and a fresh perspective to everything we do.
We are deeply committed to sustainability and are actively developing responsible sourcing and trading practices, because the future of aviation depends as much on how we work as on what we supply.
QUALITY
Every decision and transaction at DBK is driven by a commitment to quality, underpinned by the rigorous standards of the Aviation Suppliers Association, because in aviation there is no acceptable margin for error.
QUALITY
Every decision and transaction at DBK is driven by a commitment to quality, underpinned by the rigorous standards of the Aviation Suppliers Association, because in aviation there is no acceptable margin for error.
THE TEAM
DELPHINE KENNEDY
CEO
As CEO, Delphine leads DBK’s strategy and business development with a strong focus on sustainability. Delphine founded DBK Aero to do things differently – building a business where quality, relationships and responsibility sit at the centre of everything.
Her aviation story began at home. Growing up with a father who worked as a mechanic on ATR and Fokker aircraft, she was drawn to the industry before she could explain why – something in the smell of kerosene, she’ll tell you. That instinct led her to arrange her own summer placements at TAT Industries (now Sabena Technics), and from there, a career took shape.
At Avtrade she discovered a talent for sales, progressing from Sales Admin to Sales Team Leader and taking ownership of both commercial operations and business development. At UAM she was appointed VP of Sales, successfully launching their UK satellite office. She went on to establish the surplus entity for Meggitt, before developing EMEA sales for Aviation Concepts. Each role building on the past and broadening her understanding of the industry and what clients truly need.
Throughout her career, Delphine has worked alongside some of the industry’s most respected professionals – experiences that shaped her leadership style and inspired her to build her own business. With over 20 years of experience in aviation, she brings deep industry knowledge, a love for travel, and a natural gift for cultivating strong, lasting customer relationships.
Fluent in French and English, Delphine is an active advocate of Women in Aviation. For her, the saying ‘Work hard, play hard’ couldn’t ring more true – it reflects the passion, energy, and balance she brings to every aspect of her life and career.
EMMA BURNELL-JONES
OPERATIONS MANAGER
As our Operations Manager, Emma is the driving force behind DBK’s day-to-day operations, bringing order, process and long-term thinking to our fast-moving business. Supporting us to scale organically and sustainably, Emma has a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to growing a positive organisational culture.
Emma’s aviation career started with 15 years at British Airways Engineering, where she developed a rare breadth of operational experience. Early in her career, she had the unique privilege of managing inventory for the iconic Concorde – a moment that cemented her passion for the industry.
Whilst at BA, Emma held a range of demanding roles, from managing inventory across the entire fleet to building strong working relationships between inventory and fleet operations teams. She also negotiated and managed IT contracts for BA Cargo, implemented sales strategies for BA Engineering’s external customers, and project-managed the inventory stream of the aircraft standdown programme. Emma’s depth of experience and passion for aviation make her perfectly positioned to help write DBK’s next chapter.
THE TEAM
DELPHINE KENNEDY
CEO
As CEO, Delphine leads DBK’s strategy and business development with a strong focus on sustainability. Delphine founded DBK Aero to do things differently – building a business where quality, relationships and responsibility sit at the centre of everything.
Her aviation story began at home. Growing up with a father who worked as a mechanic on ATR and Fokker aircraft, she was drawn to the industry before she could explain why – something in the smell of kerosene, she’ll tell you. That instinct led her to arrange her own summer placements at TAT Industries (now Sabena Technics), and from there, a career took shape.
At Avtrade she discovered a talent for sales, progressing from Sales Admin to Sales Team Leader and taking ownership of both commercial operations and business development. At UAM she was appointed VP of Sales, successfully launching their UK satellite office. She went on to establish the surplus entity for Meggitt, before developing EMEA sales for Aviation Concepts. Each role building on the past and broadening her understanding of the industry and what clients truly need.
Throughout her career, Delphine has worked alongside some of the industry’s most respected professionals – experiences that shaped her leadership style and inspired her to build her own business. With over 20 years of experience in aviation, she brings deep industry knowledge, a love for travel, and a natural gift for cultivating strong, lasting customer relationships.
Fluent in French and English, Delphine is an active advocate of Women in Aviation. For her, the saying ‘Work hard, play hard’ couldn’t ring more true – it reflects the passion, energy, and balance she brings to every aspect of her life and career.
EMMA BURNELL-JONES
OPERATIONS MANAGER
As our Operations Manager, Emma is the driving force behind DBK’s day-to-day operations, bringing order, process and long-term thinking to our fast-moving business. Supporting us to scale organically and sustainably, Emma has a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to growing a positive organisational culture.
Emma’s aviation career started with 15 years at British Airways Engineering, where she developed a rare breadth of operational experience. Early in her career, she had the unique privilege of managing inventory for the iconic Concorde – a moment that cemented her passion for the industry.
Whilst at BA, Emma held a range of demanding roles, from managing inventory across the entire fleet to building strong working relationships between inventory and fleet operations teams. She also negotiated and managed IT contracts for BA Cargo, implemented sales strategies for BA Engineering’s external customers, and project-managed the inventory stream of the aircraft standdown programme. Emma’s depth of experience and passion for aviation make her perfectly positioned to help write DBK’s next chapter.
OUR VALUES
TRUST & INTEGRITY
TRANSPARENT. COMPLIANT. TRUSTED.
We operate with complete transparency, compliance, and honesty—doing the right thing every time, even when no one is watching.
CARING
CUSTOMERS, PARTNERS, AND PEOPLE – ALWAYS FIRST.
TRAILBLAZING
SMARTER SURPLUS. FASTER SOLUTIONS. REDEFINING THE MARKET.
VALUE DRIVEN
QUALITY PARTS. REAL VALUE. RELIABILITY.
SUSTAINABILITY
EXTENDING ASSET LIFE. REDUCING WASTE. CARING FOR THE PLANET.
CAREERS
Whether your background is in sales, supply chain, logistics or operations – or you’re simply passionate about aviation and looking to develop your career – DBK is a place where your contribution genuinely matters.
We’re building something long term, and we’re looking for people who are too.
We don’t have any live vacancies at the moment, but we’re always open to hearing from the right people. Send your CV and a short note about what draws you to us to hr@dbkaero.com