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GA Telesis and Tokyo Century Corporation Launch $1 Billion New Technology Engine Leasing Initiative

GA Telesis and Tokyo Century Corporation Launch $1 Billion New Technology Engine Leasing Initiative

August 1, 2017 – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA and Tokyo, Japan – GA Telesis and Tokyo Century Corporation announced today the launch of a new technology engine financing initiative focusing on a select group of new technology jet engines.  GA Telesis has been an industry leading engine lessor since its inception in 2002 and has consummated well over 1,000 engine transactions. The new joint initiative will enhance GA Telesis’ current technology engine leasing business by… Read more

GA Telesis Closes New $225 Million Syndicated ABL Credit Facility with Oversubscription and Tighter Pricing

GA Telesis Closes New $225 Million Syndicated ABL Credit Facility with Oversubscription and Tighter Pricing

June 19, 2017 – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida – Leading Aviation Company GA Telesis, LLC (or the “Company” announced the closing of a new five year, $225 million ABL credit facility led by HSBC Securities USA and Fifth Third Bank as Joint Lead Arrangers. The company originally sought a new $200 million facility. Due to overwhelming interest from existing and new banks, however, the company upsized the facility with better terms than its previous credit facility. The facility comprises… Read more

GA Telesis Expands iGEAR Program Coverage, Signs Agreement with Trade Air

GA Telesis Expands iGEAR Program Coverage, Signs Agreement with Trade Air

June 13, 2017 – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis, LLC (“GAT”) announced that TRADE AIR, d.o.o. (“Trade Air”) has entered into an agreement to receive rotable component flight-hour support through GAT’s Intelligent Global Engine and Airframe Replenishment (“iGEAR”) program. Launched in 2016 and managed by GAT’s Component Solutions Group (“CSG”), iGEAR programs provide airlines and operators with access to a global distribution network for rotable inventory and include 24/7/365 Live AOG support. The agreement… Read more

GA Telesis Appoints Marc Cho, Chief Investment Officer

GA Telesis Appoints Marc Cho, Chief Investment Officer

June 5, 2017 – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis, LLC announced the appointment of Marc Cho as its Chief Investment Officer.  As Chief Investment Officer, his role will entail oversight of GA Telesis Capital Management, LLC as well as managing and monitoring the company’s portfolio of assets, devising strategies for capital and growth, while also managing risk.  He will also act as the direct liaison with investors. “Marc is a well-known industry pro with… Read more

GA Telesis CRGSE Wins Top Shop Award for Pneumatics

GA Telesis CRGSE Wins Top Shop Award for Pneumatics

May 2, 2017 – Miami, Florida – GA Telesis Component Repair Group Southeast (“GAT CRGSE”) was honored with the highly regarded THE145.com Top Shop Award for Best Pneumatic Repair. Only 21 MROs across varying maintenance categories are selected from over 500 repair centers. The finalists are submitted and the winners are chosen by a panel of 40 airlines and suppliers from around the world. “Two years ago, GA Telesis CRGSE made a significant investment in its… Read more

GA Telesis and Volvo Financial Services Enter into a Consignment Agreement for Airbus and Boeing Components

GA Telesis and Volvo Financial Services Enter into a Consignment Agreement for Airbus and Boeing Components

May 1, 2017 – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis, LLC (“GAT”) was awarded and has entered into an agreement with Volvo Aero Leasing, a Volvo Financial Services (VFS) company, for the consignment of Airbus and Boeing aircraft parts. The agreement covers an extensive list of new and serviceable aircraft components, immediately available for global distribution. GA Telesis has managed hundreds of asset consignments for airlines and financial institutions, returning over $500,000,000 in net proceeds to… Read more

GA Telesis Bolsters Engine Leasing Coverage with Addition of Two Industry Veterans

GA Telesis Bolsters Engine Leasing Coverage with Addition of Two Industry Veterans

February 13, 2017 – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and London, UK – GA Telesis (“GAT”) announced the addition of two industry veterans to bolster its engine leasing team for the EMEA region. Christopher Grey and Leanne Jones will each serve as Directors of Sales, Leasing and Acquisitions for GA Telesis’ Asset Transaction Group (“ATG”). Based out of GAT’s London office, Christopher and Leanne will report to ATG in Denver, CO. “Chris and Leanne both bring decades of engine… Read more

GA Telesis Engine Services receives CAAC approval to overhaul CFM56-5B/7B and CF6-80C2B engines for Chinese Airlines

GA Telesis Engine Services receives CAAC approval to overhaul CFM56-5B/7B and CF6-80C2B engines for Chinese Airlines

January 16, 2017 – Helsinki, Finland – GA Telesis Engine Services (“GATES”) has received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China Aviation (“CAAC”). CAAC approval provides GATES with access to a major MRO market for CFM56-5B/7B and CF6-80C2B engines and will allow the company to develop and expand its customer base in China. GATES has previously been approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Transport Canada Civil… Read more

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

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

January 10, 2017 – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis, LLC announced the acquisition of an Airbus A319-100 (MSN 1943) aircraft from SMBC. The disassembly has commenced in Florida and the company has routed the key components to its global distribution facilities. The inventory will be used in support of the GA Telesis iGEAR, SNAP and ACCESS programs across the company’s airline customers worldwide. “We have a significant pipeline of airframe and engine inventory scheduled for 2017”,… Read more

GA Telesis and Turkish Cabin Interiors enter into distribution agreement for North America and China

GA Telesis and Turkish Cabin Interiors enter into distribution agreement for North America and China

January 31, 2017 – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis, LLC (“GAT”) has entered into a long term agreement for the distribution of Turkish Cabin Interiors’ (“TCI”) galleys and aircraft cabin interior products as well as all rotable galley equipment. GAT will also provide operators with aftermarket spare parts support. The agreement will cover all commercial single aisle, twin-aisle and VIP aircraft. GAT will exclusively market and distribute TCI’s advanced innovative engineering solutions which provide… Read more