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HALO AirFinance Closes First Loan of a Multi-Aircraft and Engine Portfolio for Crestone Air Partners

HALO AirFinance Closes First Loan of a Multi-Aircraft and Engine Portfolio for Crestone Air Partners

May 8, 2025 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Tokyo, Japan – HALO AirFinance (“HALO”), a joint venture between GA Telesis (“GAT”) and Tokyo Century Corporation (“TC”), recently closed a senior loan for a special purpose entity managed on behalf of Crestone Air Partners and capitalized primarily with funds managed by Blue Owl Capital. The financing supported the acquisition of a Boeing 737-800 currently on lease with a Canadian-based carrier.  The loan is the first loan closing… Read more

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

Driving Engine Maintenance Economics via the GA Telesis Ecosystem By Jason Reed

Driving Engine Maintenance Economics via the GA Telesis Ecosystem By Jason Reed

Having the pleasure of working in the aviation environment for nearly 30 years has undoubtedly taught me about the cyclical trends we see each year in the life of the airline industry.  However, it is the innovations that are introduced during these cycles that have a lasting impact on the success of the industry as a whole. Regardless, there is a constant search for growth, balance, consistency in load factors, and matching operational requirements that… Read more

Redefining Commercial Aircraft “Mid-Life” Assets: Emphasizing Maturity and Proven Value By Marc Cho

Redefining Commercial Aircraft “Mid-Life” Assets: Emphasizing Maturity and Proven Value By Marc Cho

In the fast-paced and dynamic world of commercial aviation investment and finance, the terminology used to describe an asset class or segment can have meaningful implications. One commonly used term, “mid-life aircraft,” often carries connotations that fail to accurately reflect the value, performance, and economic potential of these assets versus some undefined age metric, typically an asset over 12 years of age. It’s time for the industry to shift its narrative and recognize these assets… Read more