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

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

September 17, 2020 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis, LLC (“GAT”) announces that it has exercised an option for a second 737-800 passenger to freighter conversion with Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (“AEI”). This follows the recent announcement in July 2020 of GA Telesis’ entrance into the Passenger-to-Freighter (“P2F”) market. The second 737-800 (MSN 28826) will begin P2F conversion in January 2021, with completion scheduled for early May 2021. The freighter conversions will again be performed… Read more

GA Telesis Announces Membership in the Aviation Working Group

GA Telesis Announces Membership in the Aviation Working Group

September 15, 2020 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis, LLC (“GAT”) announced today that it has joined the Aviation Working Group (“AWG”).   The AWG is a not-for-profit legal entity comprised of major aviation manufacturers, leasing companies, and financial institutions that contribute to developing policies, laws, and regulations that facilitate international aviation financing and leasing.  The AWG (www.awg.aero) was formed in 1994 by Airbus and Boeing to provide detailed, coordinated input to assist UNIDROIT… Read more

GA Telesis Engine Services Receives Approval from Argentinian and Egyptian Aviation Authorities to Overhaul CFM56-5B/7B and CF6-80C2B Engines

GA Telesis Engine Services Receives Approval from Argentinian and Egyptian Aviation Authorities to Overhaul CFM56-5B/7B and CF6-80C2B Engines

September 1, 2020 – Helsinki, Finland – GA Telesis Engine Services (“GATES”) has received certification from the Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil in Argentina (ANAC) and the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA). These approvals provide GATES with access to major MRO markets for CFM56-5B/7B and CF6-80C2B engines. They will allow the company to develop and expand its customer base in both South America and Northern Africa.  GATES has previously been approved by the Federal Aviation Authority… Read more

GA Telesis Awarded Global Tooling Distribution Agreement with Shockform Aeronautique

GA Telesis Awarded Global Tooling Distribution Agreement with Shockform Aeronautique

August 27, 2020 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – GA Telesis, LLC, announces an agreement with Quebec-based Shockform Aeronautique to become a worldwide distributor of their extensive product line of manual peening process equipment. This partnership immediately expands the offerings of GA Telesis’ Tarmac Solutions Group to supply specialized tooling and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for airline operators, MROs, corporate, and government aircraft. GA Telesis’ global customer network was a key attribute in its selection to… Read more

GA Telesis Engine Services (“GATES”) and Parent GA Telesis Announce Innovative New Technologies RTIS and EIERRIS® for Maintenance Inspections

GA Telesis Engine Services (“GATES”) and Parent GA Telesis Announce Innovative New Technologies RTIS and EIERRIS® for Maintenance Inspections

August 12, 2020 – Helsinki, Finland & Ft. Lauderdale, FL – GA Telesis Engine Services OY (“GATES”), the engine heavy maintenance unit of global aviation integrator GA Telesis, LLC, announced today a significant upgrade to its Customer Support Services by introducing an innovative Remote Table Inspection Solution (RTIS) to its current and future customers. As a countermeasure to the global travel difficulties and social distancing resulting from the COVID-19 situation and as an alternative to… Read more

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