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GA Telesis Component Solutions Group (CSG) Announces Acquisition and Disassembly of an Airbus A319-100 Aircraft

GA Telesis Component Solutions Group (CSG) Announces Acquisition and Disassembly of an Airbus A319-100 Aircraft

October 30, 2018 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis, LLC announced the acquisition of an Airbus A319-100 (MSN 1541) equipped with CFM56-5B engines. The disassembly is taking place in the United Kingdom, where key components will then be routed to its UK and US-based distribution facilities.  The inventory will be used in support of GA Telesis’ iGEAR, SNAP and ACCESS programs as well as day-to-day sales requirements of the company’s airline and MRO repair… Read more

GA Telesis Announces the Purchase and Leaseback of Three Aircraft and Two Spare Engines with Aircalin

GA Telesis Announces the Purchase and Leaseback of Three Aircraft and Two Spare Engines with Aircalin

October 29, 2018 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis, LLC. (“GAT”) announces the completion of a purchase and leaseback transaction of three aircraft and two spare engines with Aircalin, the international flag carrier of New Caledonia. GAT completed the acquisition of two Airbus A330-200, one A320-200 aircraft and two spare engines (one CF6-80E1 and one V2527) from Aircalin.  Simultaneous with the purchase, the aircraft and engines were placed on operating leases with Aircalin.  This… Read more

GA Telesis Engine Services Achieves Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics Certification in Mexico

GA Telesis Engine Services Achieves Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics Certification in Mexico

October 23, 2018 – Helsinki, Finland – GA Telesis Engine Services (“GATES”) has achieved Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics Certification in Mexico (“DGAC”).  DGAC approval provides GATES with access to a major MRO market for CFM56 engines and will allow the company to develop and expand its customer base in the region.  GATES has previously been approved by the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), the Civil… Read more

GA Telesis Provides Innovative Inventory Operating Lease to Support LATAM 777-300ER Long-term Operations

GA Telesis Provides Innovative Inventory Operating Lease to Support LATAM 777-300ER Long-term Operations

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, October 17, 2018 – GA Telesis, LLC (“GA Telesis” or “the Company”) announced the closing of a large inventory lease comprised of rotable spare parts for LATAM Airlines in support of its 777-300ER operations that was tailored to provide maximum operational flexibility for the airline. Commencing its first inventory financing in 2008, GA Telesis has emerged as the world-leader in inventory financing of leased assets with over 30 major airline operators on… Read more

GA Telesis MRO Services Component and Composite Repair Groups Receive CAAV Approval to Overhaul Components and Aerostructures for Vietnamese Airlines

GA Telesis MRO Services Component and Composite Repair Groups Receive CAAV Approval to Overhaul Components and Aerostructures for Vietnamese Airlines

October 17, 2018 – Miami, FL – GA Telesis MRO Services – Component Repair Group and Composite Repair Group operations have both received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (“CAAV”).  CAAV approval provides the organizations with direct access to one of the fastest growing MRO markets in Asia for component and composite repair and overhaul. It will also allow the companies to further develop and expand their customer base in the region.  The… Read more

Tokyo Century Corporation and All Nippon Airways Trading Company Complete Acquisition of GA Telesis Shares

Tokyo Century Corporation and All Nippon Airways Trading Company Complete Acquisition of GA Telesis Shares

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, October 15, 2018 – GA Telesis, LLC (“GA Telesis” or “the Company”) announced completion of the previously announced share purchase by  Tokyo Century Corporation (“Tokyo Century”) and All Nippon Airways Trading Co., Ltd. (“ANATC”)[1] from Global Principal Finance Company LLC (“GPFC”)[2] The transaction provides the Company with shareholders that have a committed long-term growth strategy in the aviation industry. Tokyo Century and ANATC, respectively, hold a 49.2% and 10% interest in the… Read more

GA Telesis Announces Large-Scale Ramp-Up in Helsinki, GATES Engine MRO Operation

GA Telesis Announces Large-Scale Ramp-Up in Helsinki, GATES Engine MRO Operation

Helsinki, Finland – October 15, 2018 – GA Telesis Engine Services  (“GATES or the Company”), a wholly owned subsidiary of  GA Telesis, LLC, known as the leader in integrated aviation services, announced its intention to ramp-up its engine MRO operations in 2019.  With record engine slot inputs in 2018 across all engine models coupled with major commitments from existing and new customers of the CF6-80C2, CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines over the next 3 years.  GATES is seizing… Read more

Tokyo Century Corporation and All Nippon Airways Trading Company to Acquire Significant Stake in GA Telesis

Tokyo Century Corporation and All Nippon Airways Trading Company to Acquire Significant Stake in GA Telesis

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, October 1, 2018 – GA Telesis, LLC (“GA Telesis” or “the Company”) announced today that its current shareholder Tokyo Century Corporation (“Tokyo Century”) along with All Nippon Airways Trading Company (“ANATC”)[1], have collectively entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all shares held by Global Principal Finance Company LLC (“GPFC”)[2]. Tokyo Century’s ownership after the closing of the transaction will increase to 49.2% and ANATC will acquire a 10% interest in the… Read more

GA Telesis MRO Services Composite Repair Group Receives CAAC Approval to Overhaul Nacelles for Chinese Airlines

GA Telesis MRO Services Composite Repair Group Receives CAAC Approval to Overhaul Nacelles for Chinese Airlines

September 26, 2018 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – GA Telesis MRO Services Composite Repair Group (“Composite Repair Group”) facility has received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (“CAAC”).  CAAC approval provides the Composite Repair Group with access to the world’s largest major MRO market for nacelles and flight controls and will allow the company to develop and expand its customer base in the People’s Republic of China.  The Composite Repair Group has previously… Read more

GA Telesis Appoints Mauro Francazi, Director of Business Development – Europe

GA Telesis Appoints Mauro Francazi, Director of Business Development – Europe

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – September 18, 2018 – GA Telesis, LLC. (“GAT”) announces the appointment of Mauro Francazi as Director of Business Development – Europe. Mauro brings nearly 30 years of aviation experience in leasing, finance, procurement, and fleet management.  Mr. Francazi joins GA Telesis from Alitalia, where he served since 1989 in many roles including Director of Irish entities of the Alitalia Group.  His most recent position was Head of Fleet and Technical Procurement… Read more