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GA Telesis Announces Firm Order for 737-800  Conversion to Freighter with AEI

GA Telesis Announces Firm Order for 737-800 Conversion to Freighter with AEI

July 28, 2020 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis, LLC (“GAT”) announces a firm order with Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (“AEI”) to convert a 737-800 passenger aircraft to a freighter configuration with an option for a second aircraft. This commitment marks GA Telesis’ expansion into the 737NG Passenger-to-Freighter (“P2F”) market. The first 737-800 (MSN 32903) will begin P2F conversion in August 2020 with completion scheduled for December 2020. If exercised, conversion of the option aircraft… Read more

GA Telesis Expands A320neo Flight Hour Support Contract with Air Astana

GA Telesis Expands A320neo Flight Hour Support Contract with Air Astana

July 23, 2020 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Air Astana, the national air carrier of Kazakhstan and A320neo launch customer in the CIS, announces the expansion of its GA Telesis Flight Hour support contract for its fleet Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft. The support program entails warranty administration, repair management, 24/7/365 AOG support, a large main-base stock placed at Air Astana’s hub, and a greatly expanded pool access of inventory that will be used to… Read more

GA Telesis Engine Services (“GATES”) Announces Major Test Cell Upgrade

GA Telesis Engine Services (“GATES”) Announces Major Test Cell Upgrade

July 21, 2020 – Helsinki, Finland – GA Telesis Engine Services OY (“GATES”), the engine heavy maintenance unit of global aviation integrator GA Telesis, LLC, announced a significant capital expenditure to upgrade its test cell operation to the highest standards and technology available.  The new upgrade will provide the company with the most robust and modern test cell in mainland Europe and can easily transition towards testing the latest technology engines.   The company has… Read more

GA Telesis Announces the Purchase of Eight (8) PW4056 Engines from Delta Material Services

GA Telesis Announces the Purchase of Eight (8) PW4056 Engines from Delta Material Services

July 16, 2020 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis, LLC (“GAT”) announces the purchase of eight (8) Pratt & Whitney PW4056-3 engines from Delta Material Services (“DMS”), all of which were last operated by Delta Air Lines (DAL). The transaction was recently concluded by the Component Solutions Group (CSG), whereas the engines will be immediately inducted for disassembly and repair.  Upon completion, the used serviceable material (USM) will be made available to GA Telesis’… Read more

GA Telesis MRO Services Group Announces E-Jet Support and Services Agreement with Liebherr-Aerospace

GA Telesis MRO Services Group Announces E-Jet Support and Services Agreement with Liebherr-Aerospace

July 14, 2020 – Miami, Florida – GA Telesis (the “Company”), the pioneering leader in integrated aviation services, announces its MRO Services Group has entered into an agreement with Liebherr-Aerospace for Material Support and Maintenance Services for the E-Jet Family of aircraft. Under this agreement, the Company receives technical support and original OEM materials to repair and overhaul landing gears for operators in the Americas. Landing gear repairs and overhauls for this aircraft type will… Read more

GA Telesis Announces the Purchase of One (1) V2527-A5 Engine from Air New Zealand

GA Telesis Announces the Purchase of One (1) V2527-A5 Engine from Air New Zealand

July 8, 2020 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis, LLC (“GAT”) announces the purchase of a V2527-A5 engine from Air New Zealand. The engine will be immediately inducted for disassembly and adds to an already impressive expansion of product lines within the Component Solutions Group  over the last five years. Upon completion, the used serviceable material (USM) will be repaired and made available to GA Telesis’ airline and MRO customers worldwide.  This engine will… Read more

GA Telesis Engine Services (“GATES”) Announces Opening of a New State-of-the-Art  Aircraft Engine Hospital Shop – SPAH

GA Telesis Engine Services (“GATES”) Announces Opening of a New State-of-the-Art Aircraft Engine Hospital Shop – SPAH

July 1, 2020 – Helsinki, Finland – GA Telesis Engine Services OY (“GATES”), the engine heavy maintenance unit of global aviation integrator GA Telesis, LLC, announces the establishment of its dedicated Aircraft Engine Hospital Shop, focusing on specialized aircraft engine repairs requiring limited or targeted maintenance. The Special Procedures Aero-Engine Hospital (“SPAH”) will be one of the few in the world with integrated test cell facilities capable of testing engines of up to 100,000 lbs… Read more

GA Telesis Announces the Formation of GA Telesis Rotorcraft  and the Acquisition of Seven Bell 206L4 Helicopters

GA Telesis Announces the Formation of GA Telesis Rotorcraft and the Acquisition of Seven Bell 206L4 Helicopters

June 24, 2020 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis, LLC (“GAT”) announces the formation of GA Telesis Rotorcraft (“GATR”) to provide lease and finance solutions in the helicopter sector.  GATR closed its first helicopter transaction, a portfolio of Bell helicopters. GAT completed the acquisition of seven Bell 206L4 helicopters, four of which are subject to multi-year leases.  Regarding the other three helicopters, one is available for lease or sale.  A second helicopter will be… Read more

GA Telesis Appoints John Wales, Director of APU Product Line

GA Telesis Appoints John Wales, Director of APU Product Line

June 17, 2020 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis, LLC  (“GAT”) announces the appointment of John Wales as Director of APU Product Line.  John will be responsible for developing and maintaining GA Telesis’ world-class APU portfolio of products. John brings over 20 years of leadership experience to the Company’s Component Solutions Group (“CSG”), which is now part of the Flight Solutions Group family of businesses.  Before joining GA Telesis, John served several years with… Read more

GA Telesis Announces Dramatic Expansion and Branding  of its Newly Created Flight Solutions Group

GA Telesis Announces Dramatic Expansion and Branding of its Newly Created Flight Solutions Group

June 3, 2020 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – GA Telesis’ Component Solutions Group (CSG) has recently completed a five-year expansion and transformation becoming the global leader in integrated aviation aftermarket solutions including aircraft and engine teardown, parts sales, distribution, flight hour services, inventory leasing, APU management, and repair management.  With the business growing nearly 300% over the recent span, CSG has become an integral part of the global airline and MRO supply chain. “Our product… Read more