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GE Veteran Russell Shelton Joins GA Telesis as  President of its Engine Strategy Group

GE Veteran Russell Shelton Joins GA Telesis as President of its Engine Strategy Group

August 6, 2020 – FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – GA Telesis, LLC, the leading integrated solutions provider for the commercial aviation sector, today announced that former GE Managing Director of Services Sales, Russell Shelton, has joined the company as President of its Engine Strategy Group. Russ will oversee the company’s long-term engine MRO Strategy, coined, Turbine Vision 2020. This will also include the leadership of the company’s Engine Services operation in Finland. Shelton recently retired from GE,… Read more

GA Telesis Announces Its New “Turbine Vision 2020” Strategy

GA Telesis Announces Its New “Turbine Vision 2020” Strategy

July 30, 2020 – FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – GA Telesis, LLC (the “Company”), the leading integrated solutions provider for the commercial aviation sector, has announced commencement of its Turbine Vision 2020 (“TV 2020”) strategy. The new strategy will integrate M&A, greenfield projects, and new OEM alliances with the Company’s vast array of know-how in the area surrounding jet engine technologies. TV 2020 will consolidate all aspects of component, hospital, and complete engine MRO services into… Read more

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