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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

GA Telesis LLC Signs Definitive Agreement to  Acquire AAR’s Landing Gear Overhaul Business

GA Telesis LLC Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire AAR’s Landing Gear Overhaul Business

December 20, 2024 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis, LLC, a global provider of integrated aviation services, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AAR CORP.’s Landing Gear Overhaul business and its Wheels & Brakes business unit. Upon completion, the acquired business will be integrated into the GA Telesis MRO Services Division under the leadership of its group president, Pastor Lopez, and branded as GA Telesis Landing Gear Services. This acquisition is… Read more

Court Grants Spirit Airlines Definitive Approval to Finalize Sale of 23 Airbus A320 and A321 Aircraft to GA Telesis

Court Grants Spirit Airlines Definitive Approval to Finalize Sale of 23 Airbus A320 and A321 Aircraft to GA Telesis

December 18, 2024 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has granted definitive approval for Spirit Airlines to complete the previously announced sale of 23 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft to GA Telesis. On December 7, 2024, the same court approved the sale of the first five aircraft, with this latter ruling being for the remaining 18 aircraft. This approval marks a significant milestone in… Read more

GA Telesis Announces Five-Year Commitment to Fund Scholarships for ALTA’s Girls with Goals at ALTA AGM & Airline Leaders Forum

GA Telesis Announces Five-Year Commitment to Fund Scholarships for ALTA’s Girls with Goals at ALTA AGM & Airline Leaders Forum

December 4, 2024 – Fort Lauderdale, FL — During the ALTA AGM & Airline Leaders Forum, Abdol Moabery, CEO of GA Telesis, announced the company’s five-year commitment to funding ten (10) scholarships annually for the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association’s (ALTA) Girls with Goals program. This initiative exemplifies GA Telesis’ dedication to fostering diversity and empowering women to pursue careers in aviation. The Girls with Goals program is a cornerstone of ALTA’s efforts,… Read more

Conquering Self-Doubt: It’s Not About Surviving – It’s About Thriving By Abdol Moabery

Conquering Self-Doubt: It’s Not About Surviving – It’s About Thriving By Abdol Moabery

Throughout my career, I’ve faced plenty of high-pressure situations—making life-altering decisions, leading complex negotiations, and even serving in the military. But the moment I felt the most nervous might surprise you. It wasn’t during a significant business deal or a critical decision like quitting my job to start GA Telesis just a year after getting married and a month after my son was born. I was most nervous when I gave a commencement speech at… Read more