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GA Telesis Strengthens Global IT Leadership with Appointment of Mika Siitari as Head of IT International Operations in Finland

GA Telesis Strengthens Global IT Leadership with Appointment of Mika Siitari as Head of IT International Operations in Finland

May 6, 2025 – Helsinki, Finland – GA Telesis (“GAT”) announces the appointment of Mika Siitari as Head of IT International Operations, based in Finland, effective May 12, 2025. Siitari will report directly to Gunnar Mar Sigurfinnsson, and functionally to the Chief Information Officer, Kevin Larson as part of GA Telesis’ global IT leadership team. His appointment underscores the company’s continued investment in international expansion and operational excellence. Siitari brings over 27 years of leadership… Read more

GA Telesis’ Boeing Shanghai Distribution Center Passes ASA-100 Audit with Zero Findings, Reinforcing Commitment to Quality Excellence

GA Telesis’ Boeing Shanghai Distribution Center Passes ASA-100 Audit with Zero Findings, Reinforcing Commitment to Quality Excellence

May 1, 2025 — Fort Lauderdale, FL — GA Telesis, LLC (“GAT”), a global leader in integrated aviation services, announced today that its Boeing Shanghai Distribution Center has successfully completed its Aviation Suppliers Association (“ASA”) Quality System Standard ASA-100 audit with zero findings. The Boeing Shanghai Distribution Center plays a vital role in GA Telesis’ global logistics network, supporting OEM and airline customers across the Asia-Pacific region with timely delivery of certified aircraft components. “The… Read more

GA Telesis Honored with the Prestigious ISTAT Sustainability Award for Pioneering and Leading Industry-Defining Environmental Initiatives

GA Telesis Honored with the Prestigious ISTAT Sustainability Award for Pioneering and Leading Industry-Defining Environmental Initiatives

April 29, 2025 — Fort Lauderdale, FL — GA Telesis, LLC (“GAT”) is proud to announce it has been recognized and awarded the highly coveted ISTAT Sustainability Award, presented by the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (“ISTAT”). This distinguished honor recognizes GA Telesis’ industry as a pioneer and commends its leadership and impactful contributions to advancing environmental sustainability within commercial aviation. The ISTAT Sustainability Award is granted annually to a company that demonstrates measurable, innovative, and lasting efforts… Read more

GA Telesis Strengthens GATES Leadership with Appointment of Jussi Mononen as Vice President and General Manager

GA Telesis Strengthens GATES Leadership with Appointment of Jussi Mononen as Vice President and General Manager

April 10, 2025 – Helsinki, Finland – GA Telesis, a leading global provider of integrated aviation solutions, announces the appointment of a seasoned aviation professional to its GA Telesis Engine Services (“GATES”) division. Jussi Mononen, an accomplished executive with deep expertise in aircraft maintenance, production leadership, and operational strategy, will join the company as Vice President and General Manager of GATES, effective June 1, 2025. Mononen’s appointment marks a significant step in strengthening GATES’ growing… Read more

GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES) USA SPAH Expands into LEAP Engine Aftermarket with Contracted MRO Services

GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES) USA SPAH Expands into LEAP Engine Aftermarket with Contracted MRO Services

April 8, 2025 – Wilmington, OH – GA Telesis Engine Services, GATES USA SPAH, a joint venture between GA Telesis and Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATSG) located in Wilmington, OH, announced today the expansion of its contracted maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities to include LEAP engines, further strengthening its commitment to supporting the evolving needs of the global aviation industry. This milestone marks GATES USA SPAH’s official entry into the LEAP aftermarket, supporting… Read more

GA Telesis Expands MRO Capabilities with Acquisition of AAR’s Landing Gear Overhaul and Wheels & Brakes Business

GA Telesis Expands MRO Capabilities with Acquisition of AAR’s Landing Gear Overhaul and Wheels & Brakes Business

April 7, 2025 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis, LLC, a global leader in integrated aviation solutions, announced it has officially completed the acquisition of AAR CORP.’s Landing Gear Overhaul business, along with its Wheels & Brakes business unit. The newly acquired operations will be fully integrated into the GA Telesis MRO Services Division under the leadership of Pastor Lopez, President of MRO Services, and rebranded as GA Telesis Landing Gear Services. This strategic… Read more

GA Telesis’ Kevin Larson Named Finalist for 2025 South Florida CIO ORBIE® Award

GA Telesis’ Kevin Larson Named Finalist for 2025 South Florida CIO ORBIE® Award

March 11, 2025 — Fort Lauderdale, FL — GA Telesis, LLC (“GAT”), a global leader in aviation and aerospace innovation, proudly announces that Kevin Larson, Senior Vice President and Global Chief Information Officer (“CIO”), has been named a finalist for the 2025 South Florida CIO ORBIE® Awards. This prestigious honor recognizes top technology executives for excellence in leadership, innovation, and digital transformation. With more than 28 years of experience driving technological advancement in the aviation… Read more

GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES) USA SPAH Receives Certification by ANAC Brazil to serve the Brazilian Aviation Engine Market

GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES) USA SPAH Receives Certification by ANAC Brazil to serve the Brazilian Aviation Engine Market

Available Now AIRCRAFT ENGINES APUS BOEING MARKETPLACE PARTS SPOTLIGHT LANDING GEAR ENGINE STANDS Our Story Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, GA Telesis operates a billion-dollar commercial aerospace ecosystem with significant operations on six continents. Learn More OUR CAPABILITIES Our firm provides clients worldwide with the highest-quality aircraft, engines, components and composite parts, plus full maintenance and overhaul services. Learn More OUR ECOSYSTEM With one of the world’s largest inventories of commercial aircraft parts and services,… Read more

GA Telesis Becomes First Commercial Aerospace Ecosystem to Attain ISO 45001 and ISO 50001 Certifications, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Safety, Sustainability, and Operational Excellence

GA Telesis Becomes First Commercial Aerospace Ecosystem to Attain ISO 45001 and ISO 50001 Certifications, Reinforcing Its Commitment to Safety, Sustainability, and Operational Excellence

February 19, 2025 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis (“GAT”), a global leader in integrated aviation services, proudly announces the successful attainment of ISO 45001 and ISO 50001 certifications, complementing its existing ISO 14001 certification. This milestone solidifies GAT’s unwavering dedication to occupational health and safety, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability, reinforcing its leadership in responsible aviation services. As integral components of GA Telesis’ robust sustainability program, these prestigious certifications ensure compliance with the… Read more

GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES) USA SPAH Extends Further into CFM and CF6 Aftermarket Services with GE Aerospace On-Wing Offload Support Services

GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES) USA SPAH Extends Further into CFM and CF6 Aftermarket Services with GE Aerospace On-Wing Offload Support Services

February 13, 2025 – Wilmington, OH – GA Telesis Engine Services, GATES SPAH, a joint venture between GA Telesis and Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATSG) located in Wilmington, OH, is proud to announce a new agreement with GE Aerospace On-Wing Support (OWS) in Florence, KY near Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). The agreement provides for on-wing maintenance offload services for GE Aerospace CF6 engines, and for CFM56 engines from CFM International, the… Read more