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nance planning, project management and business development that impede growth and profitability. Therefore, AM&C determined it was important to align with a highly­qualified, experi­ enced and trusted partner who could accurately address this very specific set of client needs, and after careful con­ sideration, Rod Youngberg was the choice for AM&C and its clients. Youngberg’s background includes


almost 30 years of aviation experience; starting out as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (technician and crew chief) where he specialized on a variety of Bell and Sikorsky products. His career later evolved into to senior sales and cus­ tomer support roles, AMO ownership and consulting services. Throughout his career, Youngberg has worked with some of the industry’s most recogniza­ ble operators and MRO organizations from which he has derived a wealth of knowledge and hands­on experience that can greatly benefit both operators and MRO organizations. 


future offerings. The new opportunity was described


by company Managing Director, Milton Geltz as, “Another new frontier that Metro is expanding into with this recent authorization from ANAC, and we look forward to providing our com­ prehensive services to the Brazilian market.” ABOUT METRO AVIATION: Metro Aviation, Inc., based in


Shreveport, Louisiana, United States is a worldwide provider of completion


services for all missions and types of helicopters and specializes in the EC135 and EC145 with several Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) developed by the company for these and other air­ craft. Metro is an FAA approved repair station, approved Eurocopter Service Center and FAR Part 135 air medical operations provider at several locations across the United States. The company is privately held and is one of the largest traditional air medical providers in the country. 


Metro Aviation receives Brazilian ANAC authorization


Metro Aviation, Inc. and company


subsidiary, Paradigm Aerospace Corporation (PAC) have announced the recent approval by the Brazilian ANAC authorization. Agencia Nacional de Aviacao (ANAC) is the Brazilian agency responsible for the regulation and safety oversight of civil aviation in the country. Both Metro, located in Shreveport,


LA and PAC, located in Mt. Pleasant, PA will now have the capability to perform completion and maintenance services for aircraft destined for operations in Brazil. The company will also seek con­ tinuing ANAC approval for current and


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