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

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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 as we add their unique product line to our extensive Tool and GSE distribution portfolio,” said Jason Reed, President of GA Telesis’ Flight Solutions Group. “Our customers recognize GA Telesis as the global leader in aftermarket support solutions and our new Tool and GSE line has been wildly popular to date. With this new expansion, GMI Aero’s composite repair solutions are a perfect complement to our growing maintenance support portfolio.  Together with this latest agreement, our Flight Solutions Group has diversified itself into a full-service business unit of USM supply-chain, logistics, new parts distribution, and tooling/GSE offerings,” added Reed.

“GMI Aero is delighted to welcome GA Telesis to our distributor network, offering the latest in advanced composite repair tooling and solutions to airlines and MROs around the world,” said George Kanterakis, GMI Aero Research & Innovation Director.

About GA Telesis 

GA Telesis, a global leader in aerospace solutions, is renowned for its unmatched excellence in aftermarket services and lifecycle management. The GA Telesis Ecosystem™ is a vast global network spanning 54 locations in 30 countries on six continents. The company’s integrated solutions include parts and distribution services, logistics solutions, inventory management, leasing and financing, engine overhaul, and MRO services.

GA Telesis is committed to sustainability through innovative sustainability initiatives and advanced technologies, including digital transformation, and using advanced materials. The company’s aerospace systems and connected aircraft technologies drive efficiency and performance, while its MRO network and 24/7 AOG support provide unparalleled reliability.

For further information, please contact Rylan France at rfrance@gatelesis.com

About GMI Aero 

GMI Aero (www.gmi-aero.com) is a leading SME in the composite repair solutions sector since 30 years, having developed equipment and methodologies for composite manufacturing, aircraft maintenance and repair, together with engineering solutions, training, and field support services. GMI continuously upgrades a series of portable composite repair equipment for innovative solutions for the NDT, surface preparation and curing of bonded composite repairs, fulfilling the specifications of repair performance within hangars, repair workshops or even “on-wing”. This equipment is proposed in the Structural Repair Manuals (SRMs) of major aircraft manufacturers (Airbus, Boeing, ATR, Embraer, Bombardier, Dassault, etc.). GMI participates into several European R&D projects in the area of bonded composite repairs.