Aviation

GA Telesis Announces Boeing 767 Teardown Consignment Agreement with Major North American Airline

GA Telesis Announces Boeing 767 Teardown Consignment Agreement with Major North American Airline

May 12, 2021 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis, LLC (“GAT”) announces a Boeing 767 teardown consignment agreement with a major North American airline. The contract was completed through a partnership with GA Telesis’ Component Solutions team for the distribution and resale of parts removed from the 767 aircraft. As a global leader in component supply chain solutions and with distribution centers on six continents, GA Telesis is uniquely positioned to provide real-time support… Read more

Five Fabulous Places to Visit in Indonesia Suggestions By Willy Gunarto

Five Fabulous Places to Visit in Indonesia Suggestions By Willy Gunarto

Bali Bali is arguably the preferred destination in Indonesia because of its cultural landmarks, traditions, and beautiful beaches.  Bali’s famous landmark is “Pura Tanah Lot” (Tanah Lot Temple).  For the Balinese people, this temple is one of the most sacred temples of all sea temples.  Tourists typically visit during the evening to enjoy a breathtaking sunset. Bali has many traditional attractions reflecting their cultures, such as the Barong Dance and the Kecak Dance.  The Barong… Read more

GA Telesis Announces Tooling Distribution Agreement with  GMI Aero to Support Composite Repair Solutions

GA Telesis Announces Tooling Distribution Agreement with GMI Aero to Support Composite Repair Solutions

May 6, 2021 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis, LLC (“GAT”) announces an agreement with Paris-based GMI Aero to become a global distributor for their extensive product line of composite repair tooling, heating, and bonding equipment. This partnership is an essential addition to the growing offerings of GA Telesis’ Tarmac Solutions team to supply airlines and MROs with critical tools to maintain and support their fleets. “We are pleased to partner with GMI Aero… Read more

Green-Time Engine Leasing by Eddo Weijer

Green-Time Engine Leasing by Eddo Weijer

What I love about our industry and GA Telesis is that they are global and dynamic! What I dislike is its cyclical nature.  In Q1 of 2020, I was feeling perhaps, that cycles were a thing of the past and that our industry was headed towards new perpetual growth horizons.  Then, when you least expect it, a pandemic caused global aviation traffic to decline 65.9%. However, change is the law of life, and change offers… Read more

Investing in our TEAM by Ben Macre

Investing in our TEAM by Ben Macre

If you follow aviation news, you will know that GA Telesis has continued to invest in its business despite the ongoing pandemic.  In the last year, you have seen press releases announcing that GA Telesis has acquired a fleet of 777 aircraft for future part out and lease and converted two 737-800’s from passenger to freighter configuration. GAT has also launched several new divisions: GAT Logistics Solutions Group (shipping and warehousing) and Tarmac Solutions Group… Read more

GA Telesis Engine Services Expands CFM International  MRO Partnership to LEAP-1A/-1B Engines

GA Telesis Engine Services Expands CFM International MRO Partnership to LEAP-1A/-1B Engines

April 20, 2021 – Helsinki, Finland – GA Telesis Engine Services (“GATES”) announces the signing of an agreement with CFM International* (CFM) to provide MRO support for LEAP-1A/-1B engines. Through this agreement, GATES will have the rights and licenses to obtain airworthiness authority certification for MRO services on the LEAP-1A, which powers the Airbus A320neo Family, and LEAP-1B, the exclusive powerplant for the Boeing 737 MAX. GATES has a longstanding relationship with CFM as a licensed overhaul shop… Read more

GA Telesis Announces Four Additional Firm Orders for 737-800 Freighter Conversions with Aeronautical Engineers, Inc.

GA Telesis Announces Four Additional Firm Orders for 737-800 Freighter Conversions with Aeronautical Engineers, Inc.

April 14, 2021 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis, LLC (“GAT”) announces four additional firm orders for 737-800SF freighter conversions with Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (“AEI”). The contract was executed by GAT’s LIFT (Leasing, Investments, Finance & Trading) Group. The first of the two originally contracted passenger-to-freighter (“P2F”) conversions were completed in March and delivered to Ethiopian Airlines.  The second freighter aircraft is expected to be completed in May 2021. The additional order will be… Read more

GA Telesis Announces Worldwide Distribution Agreement with  Boeing Proprietary Tooling OEM Farwest Aircraft, Inc.

GA Telesis Announces Worldwide Distribution Agreement with Boeing Proprietary Tooling OEM Farwest Aircraft, Inc.

April 8, 2021 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis, LLC (“GAT”) announces an agreement with Farwest Aircraft, Inc., to become a global distributor for their extensive product line of aircraft maintenance tooling, electrical test equipment, and ground support equipment (“GSE”). This partnership is an essential addition to the growing offerings of GA Telesis’ Tarmac Solutions Group (“TSG”) to supply airlines and MROs with critical tools and GSE to maintain and support their fleets. Farwest… Read more

GA Telesis Engine Services Receives Indonesian DGCA Certification  to Overhaul CFM56-5B/7B and CF6-80C2 Engines

GA Telesis Engine Services Receives Indonesian DGCA Certification to Overhaul CFM56-5B/7B and CF6-80C2 Engines

April 6, 2021 – Helsinki, Finland – GA Telesis Engine Services (“GATES”) has received certification from the Indonesian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (“DGCA”) to overhaul CFM56-5B/7B and CF6-80C2B engines. DGCA approval opens access to a key MRO market for CFM56-5B/7B engines in growing Southeast Asia and will allow GATES to develop and expand its customer base in Indonesia. GATES has also been granted certification by the FAA (United States), EASA (European Union), TCCA (Canada), CAAC (China), GACA… Read more

Top Five Places to Visit in New Zealand Suggestions By Kevin Ford

Top Five Places to Visit in New Zealand Suggestions By Kevin Ford

I have lived in New Zealand for over fifteen years and do not plan on leaving anytime soon. New Zealand consists of two main landmasses – the North Island and the South Island – and is filled with beautiful landscapes and a wonderland for those in love with nature. With average temperatures in the summer ranging from 68°F-77°F, New Zealand’s seasons run opposite to those of the Northern Hemisphere, summer being December-February and winter being… Read more