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TIP851: HEICO Vs. TransDigm: Whose Aerospace Monopoly Is Better? w/ Kyle Grieve & Shawn O'Malley

Oct 4, 2026 · 1h 18m

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In today’s episode, Kyle Grieve and Shawn O’Malley discuss HEICO and TransDigm, two dominant players in the aerospace components industry known for their pricing power and resiliency. They’ll compare how each company grows through acquisitions and organic expansion, how they approach debt and capital allocation, and what gives each business its durable competitive advantages. The discussion also covers the risks facing both companies, including regulatory scrutiny and reliance on continued aerospace demand, as well as potential sources of future growth. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: (00:00:00) Intro (00:06:41) How TransDigm built its sole-source pricing power model (00:10:12) How HEICO…