Timeline
Tracer Reps has a proud history of delivering exceptional customer service, reliable aftermarket solutions, and superior-quality wheel and brake parts for airlines, MROs, and repair station partners. Since our founding in 1993—and with a legacy built over 30 years—we have become a trusted leader in the aviation aftermarket, forming strong, lasting partnerships with top-tier operators and service providers worldwide.
The timeline below highlights some of the key milestones and achievements that have defined Tracer Reps’ journey, from the establishment of the original Tracer Corp. by CEO Bill Morales to becoming a premier distributor of aircraft wheel and brake components.
1993 - TR
Predecessor company Tracer Corp founded by Full Stop Technics’ CEO Bill Morales
1994 - TR
Tracer Repair and Overhaul founded to provide comprehensive MRO services to the business and commercial aircraft operators
1996 - TR
Milwaukee Centerline MRO founded, expanding Tracer’s geographic reach and parts and repair service capabilities
1998 - TR
Miami Centerline founded, augmenting the Tracer group of companies
1999 - TR
TradeAir.com established, becoming the first online aviation parts exchange and trading place for aftermarket parts buyers, sellers and OEMs; earned the prestigious Forbes Magazine “Best of the Web” e-business honor in 2000
2002 - TR
Milwaukee Centerline and Miami Centerline combined to form Tracer Repair & Overhaul; joint venture with Messier Bugatti enhances Tracer brake and wheel technology and repair expertise
2010 - TR
Tracer Repair & Overhaul sold to Messier Bugatti to solidify MBT Western Hemisphere operations
2011 - TR
Tracer Corp business assumed by Tracer Repair & Overhaul, positioning Tracer Repair & Overhaul for new growth stage
2014 - TR
Tracer Repair & Overhaul successfully negotiates several strategic purchases
2017 - TR
Full Stop Technics (FST) is incorporated
2018 - TR
FST accomplishes FAA and EASA approval in 9 months
2019 - TR
Over 2000 components and parts flow through FST repair shop in the first year Following FAA/EASA approval.