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in EMEA and Asia. “We are pleased to see our capabilities continue to grow along with our confidence in the investments we have made in this very important market.” The 7,500 square-meter hangar at Jet Aviation Singapore
permits up to eight Gulfstream G650, eight Bombardier Global Express 7000 aircraft or three Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) or Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ).
CUTTER AVIATION APPOINTS MARK NIEHAUS AS VICE PRESIDENT OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
Cutter Aviation announces the appointment of Mark Niehaus as vice president of Technical Services for Cutter Aviation. He is responsible for all aspects of the MRO business in the Cutter network including technical, sales, financial and compliance. Prior to joining Cutter he was the general manager for Eagle Creek Aviation Services of Indianapolis. Other career experience includes a range of roles in engineering, program management, quality, sales and operations at a range of companies; Honeywell, Superior Air Parts, KC Aviation, Bombardier, and Stevens Aviation. With a passion for aviation, Niehaus is focused on the customer and continuous improvement benefiting the customer and business. He holds a current FAA A&P license, Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from Parks College and a Master of Science in Finance from Fairfield University.
AIRCRAFT PROPELLER SERVICE, LLC ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO DAN COLBERT
Aircraft Propeller Service, LLC (APS,
www.aircraftpropeller. com, Lake Zurich, IL), one of the world’s oldest, largest and leading commercial propeller Maintenance Repair Organizations (MRO) announces a change in its executive leadership. Mark Grant, who has led the company through years of market growth and dominance, will be transitioning from president and CEO to chairman. Succeeding Grant as the company’s next president and CEO will be Dan Colbert. He brings to APS over 27 years of broad, strategic, hands-on leadership experience across the spectrum of private equity, Fortune 500 and middle market companies. Colbert joins APS during an especially dynamic period as the company enters its next stage of development within the global aerospace industry. Grant will stay with the company to grow its strategic partnerships and industry alliances. According to Gary Stark, vice chairman of the APS
Board, “Dan brings to APS a proven track record in key areas of operations including finance, procurement, service, quality control, supply chain management, process improvement, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic planning. This experience is extremely important to our organization as we continue to execute against our vision and long-term growth strategy. We are confident that his knowledge, skill-set and appreciation for what APS has
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accomplished and, going forward, can further achieve, will help take APS to the next level.” Stark adds that, “Dan also has a great personality and roll-up his sleeves attitude which fits in very well with the culture at APS.” This latest announcement from APS comes on the heels of a major increase in its credit facilities with TCF Capital Funding(TCFCF, Wayzata, Minnesota) announced in February, to support the acquisition of new technologies and capabilities that will expand its service offerings. In addition, APS recently moved its headquarters to a 46,000 square foot facility in Lake Zurich, IL in order to accommodate planned growth. APS is an existing customer of TCFCF and a current portfolio company of Iron Range Capital Partners. For more information, visit
www.aircraftpropeller.com.
MAJOR MIDDLE EAST PT6 MRO CONTRACT FOR EURAVIA
Euravia Engineering announces it is celebrating its third consecutive contract for PT6 MRO services in support of a major Middle East operator. It says the award of this multi- million dollar contract further demonstrates its ability to continue to offer high-quality, cost-effective services to its customers in the region. Dennis Mendoros, Euravia’s CEO, says “I am delighted that major Middle East PT6A and PT6T operators show such long-term confidence in Euravia’s excellent services and support. We have been keen to establish deep-rooted business relationships with many large operators in the Middle East region.” Tony Gardner, Euravia’s Deputy MD, says “Exports now account for over 90% of Euravia’s turnover which underpins the company’s sustainable growth strategy. Our goal is to ensure that high quality and reliable customer service is being delivered to all Euravia’s customers.” Approved by FAA, EASA, TCCA, various OEMs and
numerous National Airworthiness Authorities, Euravia is recognized as the largest independent, approved MRO facility focusing entirely on Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A, PT6C and PT6T engines, supporting more than 200 Civil and Defense customers in over 50 countries. Euravia has established an international reputation for
delivering high quality, cost-effective engine support, with unrivalled customer service. Euravia’s international Mobile Repair Teams provide immediate 24/7 on-site support anywhere in the world – solving AOG issues quickly and cost-effectively.
ABACE2015 IS BEST YET
Following the April 16 conclusion of the 2015 Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE2015), the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) saus the event was the strongest edition of the show in its 10-year history.
“This was a big and exciting week,” says NBAA President
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