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GA Telesis Engine Services Inducts First CFM56-7B

GA Telesis Engine Services Inducts First CFM56-7B

April 7th, 2016 – Helsinki, Finland – GA Telesis Engine Services (“GATES”) has inducted their first CFM56-7B. GATES launched the new product line in their Helsinki shop in November of last year and has implemented comprehensive production systems training and received certification from the engine manufacturer and the FAA, EASA, TCCA and GACA regulatory authorities. “Being an experienced and reputable CFM56-5 maintenance facility, the -7B model was the logical progression for our shop,” commented Basil… Read more

Eastern Airlines Becomes GA Telesis’ Launch Customer for Five-Year Boeing 737NG iGEAR Program

Eastern Airlines Becomes GA Telesis’ Launch Customer for Five-Year Boeing 737NG iGEAR Program

Dallas, Texas – April 6th, 2016 – Eastern Air Lines Group, Inc. (“Eastern”) has entered into a five-year agreement to become the iGEAR launch customer for GA Telesis. Under this exclusive program, GA Telesis will provide rotable component flight hour support, nacelle support with SNAP (Strategic Nacelle Access Program), as well as a comprehensive engine maintenance support program. The five-year partnership will cover Eastern’s initial fleet of five (5) B737NG aircraft with plans to expand… Read more

VivaAerobus Signs SNAP Program Agreement with GA Telesis Composite Repair Group

VivaAerobus Signs SNAP Program Agreement with GA Telesis Composite Repair Group

Dallas, Texas – April 5, 2016 – GA Telesis Composite Repair Group, LLC (“CRG”) announced that VivaAerobus has signed on to become the latest Strategic Nacelle Access Program (SNAP) customer for support of their Boeing 737NG and Airbus A320 aircraft fleet operations. The agreement provides VivaAerobus with no-charge access to pooled serviceable nacelle and flight control surfaces for immediate exchange/loan. “Our foremost goal with SNAP is to provide industry-leading nacelle and flight control maintenance and… Read more

DHL Signs Agreement for Thrust Reverser Support with GA Telesis Composite Repair Group

DHL Signs Agreement for Thrust Reverser Support with GA Telesis Composite Repair Group

Dallas, Texas – April 5, 2016 – GA Telesis Composite Repair Group, LLC (“CRG”) announced today that DHL signed an agreement for CRG to provide thrust reverser maintenance and inventory support for their fleet of B757 and B767 aircraft. The agreement provides DHL free access to pooled serviceable thrust reversers for immediate exchange/loan. “With this agreement DHL will have 24/7 access to the world’s largest independent pool of nacelles.” said Russell Bonnell, President of GA… Read more

GA Telesis Composite Repair Group Expands SNAP Agreement with Smartlynx Airlines

GA Telesis Composite Repair Group Expands SNAP Agreement with Smartlynx Airlines

Dallas, Texas – April 5, 2016 – GA Telesis Composite Repair Group, LLC (“CRG”) announced today that it has expanded its Strategic Nacelle Access Pool (SNAP) agreement with SmartLynx Airlines to include support for their V2500 powered A320 fleet. The SNAP agreement provides SmartLynx with access to a pool of V2500 thrust reversers, inlets, fan cowls and certain other flight control surfaces. “Expanding our agreement with SmartLynx Airlines is a clear indication of the successful benefits airlines experience by… Read more

GA Telesis Appoints Dr. Andreas Bauer as Vice President of Operations and Logistics

GA Telesis Appoints Dr. Andreas Bauer as Vice President of Operations and Logistics

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – March 28th, 2016 – GA Telesis announces the appointment of Dr. Andreas Bauer as Vice President of Operations and Logistics.  Andreas, who previously served as Director of Logistics within the company, will now be responsible for all distribution operations, logistics, off-site material programs, consignment inventory management, production reporting, and facilities.  Andreas will also oversee all distribution and logistics operations for GA Telesis’ global business units, including its UK operations and distribution… Read more

GA Telesis Appoints Alex Tuttle as Vice President of Turbine Engine Group

GA Telesis Appoints Alex Tuttle as Vice President of Turbine Engine Group

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – March 28, 2016 – GA Telesis announced that it has appointed Alex Tuttle as Vice President of its Turbine Engine Group.  Alex will oversee all sales, purchasing, sourcing, and iGEAR program activities for the company’s inventory of engine material as well as managing the supply-chain for GA Telesis Engine Services’ (“GATES”) engine overhaul units.  Alex returns to this expanded role after spending almost two years in China setting up and managing… Read more

GA Telesis Launches “iGEAR” Program to Address Airline Needs for Aftermarket Reliability and Cost Savings

GA Telesis Launches “iGEAR” Program to Address Airline Needs for Aftermarket Reliability and Cost Savings

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – March 7, 2016 – GA Telesis, LLC announces the launch of iGEAR (Intelligent Global Engine & Airframe Replenishment), as an enhancement to the company’s portfolio of current program services.  Through the iGEAR programs, GA Telesis will be the only company capable of a customizable program covering flight-hour and supply-chain programs that will combine component supply-chain with aerostructure and engine maintenance for commercial airline fleets.  GA Telesis’s Component Solutions Group will leverage its… Read more

GA Telesis Keeps Commitment to Supporting PW4000 Engines with Aftermarket Support

GA Telesis Keeps Commitment to Supporting PW4000 Engines with Aftermarket Support

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – February 23, 2016 – GA Telesis, LLC announced that in keeping with its customer commitment, it will commence the disassembly of six (6) PW4000 engines in Q1 2016.  In 2015, the Company committed to a significant increase in its aftermarket support programs and announced its intention to disassemble over fifty (50) commercial engines to meet both its customer and internal demands. The Company’s Component Solutions Group (“CSG”) will be supporting its… Read more

GA Telesis Engine Services Achieves General Authority of Civil Aviation Certification in Saudi Arabia

GA Telesis Engine Services Achieves General Authority of Civil Aviation Certification in Saudi Arabia

February 3rd, 2016 – Helsinki, Finland – GA Telesis Engine Services (“GATES”) has received certification from the General Authority of Civil Aviation in Saudi Arabia (“GACA”).  GACA approval provides GATES with access to a major MRO market for CFM56 and CF6 engines and will allow the company to develop and expand its customer base in the region.  GATES has previously been approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and… Read more