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HALO Finances Crestone & Atalaya’s Acquisition and Lease Back of Two Midlife Airbus A320s

HALO Finances Crestone & Atalaya’s Acquisition and Lease Back of Two Midlife Airbus A320s

May 9, 2024 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Tokyo, Japan – HALO AirFinance (“HALO”), a joint venture between GA Telesis (“GAT”) and Tokyo Century Corporation (“TC”) closed a financing for a Crestone Air Partners (“Crestone”)–Atalaya Capital Management (“Atalaya”) investment vehicle to acquire two on-lease Airbus A320-200 aircraft that will be managed by Crestone. “We are thrilled to support experienced and savvy investors like Crestone and Atalaya” commented Marc Cho, Co-Head and Managing Director of HALO. “This transaction demonstrates HALO’s continued… Read more

GA Telesis Awarded Prestigious EcoVadis Medal in Recognition of Sustainability Achievements

GA Telesis Awarded Prestigious EcoVadis Medal in Recognition of Sustainability Achievements

June 1, 2023 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis (“GAT”), the pioneering leader in integrated aviation services, announces it has received a prestigious award for its environmental sustainability efforts globally. GAT recently participated in an ESG assessment conducted by EcoVadis, focusing on 21 critical issues faced in the aviation working environment. These issues are grouped into four themes: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. As the world leader in commercial aviation aftermarket… Read more

HALO Concludes Financing of a 737-800SF Freighter Aircraft For Nauru Airlines

HALO Concludes Financing of a 737-800SF Freighter Aircraft For Nauru Airlines

May 30, 2023 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Tokyo, Japan – HALO AirFinance (“HALO”), a joint venture between GA Telesis (“GAT”) and Tokyo Century Corporation (“TC”) closed financing for Nauru Airlines, the flag carrier of the Republic of Nauru, to finance the acquisition of a 737-800SF freighter aircraft. “Nauru Airlines is a critical component of the economic infrastructure of the Republic of Nauru and the surrounding region, and we are thrilled to support the carrier’s fleet growth,” commented Marc… Read more

GA Telesis Named a Top Supplier by Latin American Airlines

GA Telesis Named a Top Supplier by Latin American Airlines

May 24, 2023 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis, LLC (“GAT”) announces the company has received the award as a top supplier by Latin American airlines. ALTA, Latin America’s globally known aviation association, has bestowed this award to leading suppliers in the industry who best serve Latin American air carriers. As one of the top three suppliers recognized in its category, GAT is incredibly honored to accept this award from the Latin American airline… Read more

GA Telesis Flight Solutions Group Promotes Jay Meshay  to Vice President of the Power Solutions Team

GA Telesis Flight Solutions Group Promotes Jay Meshay to Vice President of the Power Solutions Team

May 16, 2023 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis (“GAT”), the foremost leader in integrated aviation services, announced the promotion of Jay Meshay to the position of Vice President of the Power Solutions Team within the Flight Solutions Group (“FSG”). Jay has an extensive career within the aviation sector leading back nearly 30 years, encompassing all sales and technical supply chain management areas. Meshay comes from a career path leading him through companies such… Read more

GA Telesis Flight Solutions Group Promotes Lynda Cheng to Senior Vice President

GA Telesis Flight Solutions Group Promotes Lynda Cheng to Senior Vice President

May 9, 2023 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis (“GAT”), a leader in integrated aviation services, announced the promotion of Lynda Cheng to the position of Senior Vice President of Asia Sales within the Flight Solutions Group (“FSG”) located in Fort Lauderdale. Cheng adds this new role to an already extensive career that began nearly 20 years ago, covering a wide array of aviation aftermarket sales and services. Lynda joined GA Telesis’ Flight Solutions… Read more

GA Telesis Announces the Delivery of (2) A320 Aircraft to Air Albania

GA Telesis Announces the Delivery of (2) A320 Aircraft to Air Albania

April 25, 2023 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis, LLC (“GAT”) announces the delivery of two A320 aircraft on long-term lease to Air Albania. The aircraft are part of the GA Telesis owned fleet and were delivered to Air Albania in the first quarter of the year. GA Telesis’ Leasing, Investment, Financing & Trading (“LIFT”) Group continues its growth trajectory, acquiring high-quality assets, investing in maintenance, and placing them on long-term lease. These aircraft… Read more

GA Telesis MRO Services Implements Management Changes to Further its Expansion

GA Telesis MRO Services Implements Management Changes to Further its Expansion

April 24, 2023 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida –– GA Telesis (the Company), a leader in integrated aviation services, announces management changes at its MRO Services Component and Landing Gear operations to streamline the structure of responsibilities and further seeks expansion of its operations effective April 24, 2023. Nelson Llompart assumes the responsibility of VP and General Manager with P&L responsibility. Llompart has been with the Company since 2019 and is a seasoned industry leader, having served in… Read more

GA Telesis Extends Global Honeywell Distribution Agreement for CFM56-5B Variable Bleed Valve Stop Mechanism

GA Telesis Extends Global Honeywell Distribution Agreement for CFM56-5B Variable Bleed Valve Stop Mechanism

April 19, 2023 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis, LLC’s (“GAT”) Flight Solutions Group (“FSG”) announces the extension of its global parts distribution agreement with Honeywell for the CFM56-5B Variable Bleed Valve (“VBV”) Stop Mechanism. This partnership continues FSG’s expansion of supplying factory new aviation parts via the Distribution Solutions Team. This extension follows Honeywell and GAT’s recently announced expanded relationship for the global distribution of CFM56-5B Flex Shafts and Honeywell LRU and component… Read more

GA Telesis Announces the Delivery of the First of Two 737-800SF Freighter Conversions to Bluebird Nordic on behalf of  Tokyo Century Corporation

GA Telesis Announces the Delivery of the First of Two 737-800SF Freighter Conversions to Bluebird Nordic on behalf of Tokyo Century Corporation

April 6, 2023 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis, LLC (“GAT”) announces the delivery of the first of two scheduled 737-800SF aircraft to Bluebird Nordic (“BBN”). The aircraft, owned by Tokyo Century Corporation (“TCC”), was delivered from Aeronautical Engineering, Inc. (“AEI”) authorized Conversion Center, Commercial Jet, in Dothan, Alabama. GAT managed the conversion and remarketing of the aircraft and will remain involved as lease manager moving forward. GA Telesis’ Leasing, Investment, Financing & Trading… Read more