GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES) USA SPAH Secures UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Expanding Global MRO Capabilities

Author: gatelesis

September 10, 2025 – Wilmington, OH – GA Telesis Engine Services, GATES USA SPAH, a joint venture between GA Telesis and Air Transport Services Group, Inc., located in Wilmington, OH, announced today that it has received approval from the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to perform Part 145 engine repairs for operators and lessors within the region.

This new approval marks a pivotal step in GA Telesis’ global growth strategy and reinforces the strength of the GA Telesis Ecosystem™, an integrated platform of OEM aligned engine, component, and airframe lifecycle solutions serving the world’s aviation community. With this new authorization, the Wilmington facility is now able to extend its industry leading engine repair expertise, rapid turn capabilities, and cost-effective return to service solutions to the UK market, enhancing fleet reliability and operational performance for a wider global customer base.

“Our commitment to expanding the jet engine maintenance and repair capabilities available to our customers is accelerating at a remarkable pace,” said Jason Reed, President of GA Telesis Engine Services USA SPAH. “The Wilmington SPAH already delivers unmatched value through quick turnaround times and competitive cost structures. Now, with multiple OEM partnerships and CAA approval, we are extending our footprint well beyond the Americas to serve operators and lessors in one of the world’s most important aviation markets.”

Strategically located at Wilmington, Ohio’s ILN Airport in the heart of the Midwest aerospace corridor, GATES USA SPAH leverages a highly skilled workforce, proximity to major OEMs, and efficient logistics to ensure exceptional service delivery.

This achievement is the latest in a series of strategic advancements for GA Telesis Engine Services and reflects the company’s mission to provide end-to-end OEM aligned engine lifecycle solutions. It further underscores GA Telesis’ dedication to delivering innovative, customer focused MRO services that keep fleets flying, costs optimized, and operators supported across the globe.

About GATES USA SPAH

Located in Wilmington, Ohio, GATES USA SPAH is a state-of-the-art MRO facility specializing in engine services. As a joint venture between GA Telesis and ATSG, the facility combines industry-leading expertise with advanced technology to deliver unparalleled quality and reliability in aircraft maintenance solutions.

About Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (ATSG)

Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) is a premier provider of aircraft leasing and cargo and passenger air transportation solutions for both domestic and international air carriers as well as companies seeking outsourced airlift services. ATSG is the global leader in freighter leasing with a fleet that includes Boeing 767, Airbus A321, and Airbus A330 converted freighters.

ATSG’s unique Lease+Plus aircraft leasing opportunity draws upon a diverse portfolio of subsidiaries including three airlines holding separate and distinct U.S. FAA Part 121 Air Carrier certificates to provide air cargo lift, and passenger ACMI and charter services. Complementary services from ATSG’s other subsidiaries allow the integration of aircraft maintenance, airport ground services, and material handling equipment engineering and service. ATSG subsidiaries include ABX Air, Inc.; Airborne Global Solutions, Inc.; Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services, Inc., including its subsidiary, Pemco World Air Services, Inc.; Air Transport International, Inc.; Cargo Aircraft Management, Inc.; LGSTX Services, Inc.; and Omni Air International, LLC. For further details, please visit www.atsginc.com.

 

 

For further information, please contact:

Kym Parks, Director of Marketing, ATSG kym.parks@atsginc.com

For further information, please contact Cathy Moabery, Head of Marketing, at cmoabery@gatelesis.com.