GREENWICH AEROGROUP SIGNS NEW DEALER FOR LIVEAERO

Greenwich AeroGroup continues to aggressively expand its dealer network domestically and internationally for the installation and certification of LiveAero Broadband SATCOM systems.

The company recently signed Navicom Aviation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan to its dealer network. Navicom is a leading avionics systems and flight-following solution provider to the Japanese market and is also a current dealer for Greenwich AeroGroup’s DAC International.

LiveAero, developed by LiveTV, LLC of Melbourne, Fla., is the only fixed wing and rotorcraft data broadband solution that works everywhere in the world, including remote, oceanic and polar regions, for passengers requiring smartphone, tablet or laptop connectivity. Based upon the Iridium OpenPort^TM broadband technology, the system has Wi-Fi enabled, bi-directional data effective speed of up to 300 kbps through network built in optimization. The system also includes three separate voice lines for calls to be placed anywhere in the world. Connectivity is available in the air or on the ground.

Other current dealers for the product include Greenwich AeroGroup’s Atlantic Aero in Greensboro, N.C., Summit Aviation in Middletown, Del., and Western Aircraft in Boise, Idaho; Banyan Air Service in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Spirit Avionics in Columbus, Ohio; Jet Aviation in Basel, Switzerland, Dubai and Singapore; West Star Aviation in Grand Junction, Colo., East Alton, Ill. and Columbia, S.C.; Pro Star Aviation with a facility in Londonderry, N.H., and Aviation Partners Group with capabilities in Punta Gorda, Fla., Moscow, Russia and Kiev, Ukraine.

GREENWICH AEROGROUP SIGNS NEW DEALERS FOR LIVEAERO

Three new dealers have joined Greenwich AeroGroup’s dealer network for the installation and certification of LiveAero Broadband SATCOM systems.

The companies joining Greenwich dealership are West Star Aviation, with facilities in Grand Junction, Colo., East Alton, Ill. and Columbia, S.C.; Pro Star Aviation with a facility in Londonderry, N.H., and Aviation Partners Group with capabilities in Punta Gorda, Fla., Moscow, Russia and Kiev, Ukraine.

“We are excited to have West Star Aviation, Pro Star Aviation and Aviation Partners Group deliver our unique product to the marketplace,” said Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Greenwich AeroGroup Daniel Lafrance. “Each organization has a wealth of experience in the fixed and rotary wing aircraft markets.”

Other current dealers for the product include Greenwich AeroGroup’s Atlantic Aero in Greensboro, N.C.; Summit Aviation in Middletown, Del.; and Western Aircraft in Boise, Idaho; Banyan Air Service in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Spirit Avionics in Columbus, Ohio; Jet Aviation in Basel, Switzerland, Dubai and Singapore.

ATLANTIC AERO EARNS FAA DIAMOND FOR MAINTENANCE TRAINING

Recognizing Atlantic Aero’s commitment to safety, the Federal Aviation Administration recently honored the Greensboro, N.C., facility with its 2013 Diamond Award of Excellence, the agency’s highest honor for aviation maintenance training.

Atlantic Aero, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, received the FAA corporate award because 100 percent of its 67 aviation maintenance technicians underwent specialized aircraft training during 2013 and earned individual awards as a result.

“Atlantic Aero is proud that the FAA has recognized our commitment to training that allows us to deliver the highest level of maintenance service,” said Jim Spinder, the company’s general manager. “With that training and technical expertise, our maintenance team provides the safety and reliability our customers expect from us.”

Based on the level of training they completed, nine Atlantic Aero technicians received Silver Awards and 58 earned Bronze Awards.

“The great thing about the Diamond Award is that it recognizes how Atlantic Aero and its technicians work together to create an environment where training and safety are deeply valued,” Spinder said. “Without our technicians’ hard work and dedication to excellence, we couldn’t have won this honor.”

The FAA started the awards in 1991 to improving safety by encouraging technicians and the companies they work for to participate in initial and recurring training programs. Atlantic Aero has won the Diamond Award numerous times over the years, and received gold awards as well, most recently in 2011.

EURAVIA ENGINEERING AND GREENWICH AEROGROUP CREATE UNITED STATES BASED PARTNERSHIP

Euravia Engineering and Greenwich AeroGroup announced today that they entered into a partnership agreement to provide Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services for Pratt & Whitney’s PT6A and PT6T engines on fixed and rotor wing aircraft in the United States.

According to the agreement, Greenwich AeroGroup will provide through its MRO’s (Atlantic Aero in Greensboro N.C., Summit Aviation in Middletown, Del., and Western Aircraft in Boise, Idaho) engine inventory and component storage, logistics and distribution services across the U.S. as well as logistical facilities for shipments to and from the U.S. to the United Kingdom.

“Euravia has an outstanding international reputation for delivering cost-effective, high quality gas turbine engine services with exceptional performance and reliability,” said Senior Vice President for Greenwich AeroGroup Jeff Mihalic. “This relationship will provide our customers with improved pricing and shorter cycle times driven by innovative repair schemes and exchange engine strategies, backed by an industry leading guarantee.”

“We are very excited to partner with Greenwich AeroGroup to expand our services into the United States,” said Euravia’s Managing Director Dennis Mendoros. “Our commitment to quality engineering, cost effective MRO services and personal service aligns extremely well with Greenwich AeroGroup’s pledge to providing customers with optimal aviation solutions and first class customer service.”

Greenwich AeroGroup and Euravia are now offering the new service to Beechcraft King Air and 1900, Cessna Caravan and Conquest, Piaggio Avanti, Pilatus PC-6, PC-7, PC-9 and PC-12, Piper Meridian and Cheyenne, Quest Kodiak, Socata TBM and other fixed wing aircraft operators as well as AgustaWestland AW-119 and AW-139, Bell/Agusta BA-609 and Bell 212 and 412 rotorcraft.

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About Euravia Engineering
Euravia is an established, independent aviation company offering high quality, cost effective maintenance, repair and overhaul services for a wide range of gas turbines – including P&WC PT6A and PT6T engines, Honeywell, Hamilton Sundstrand and Goodrich APU’s, plus various engine and airframe components and accessories. It is approved by FAA, EASA ISO9001, AS9100, AS9110, various OEMs and other National Airworthiness Authorities. Euravia supports over 100 different Civil and Defense Customers in 50 different countries. For more information visit www.euravia.aero.

GREENWICH AEROGROUP LAUNCHES LIVEAERO DEALER NETWORK

Greenwich AeroGroup announced today that it is in the process of forming a dealer network for the installation and certification of LiveAero systems.

LiveAero, developed by LiveTV, LLC of Melbourne, Fla., is the only fixed wing and rotorcraft data broadband solution that works everywhere in the world, including remote, oceanic and polar regions, for passengers requiring smartphone, tablet or laptop connectivity. Based upon the Iridium OpenPort^TM broadband technology, the system has Wi-Fi enabled, bi-directional data speed of 134 Kbps, but with network optimization, effective speeds of up to 300 kbps can be realized. The system also includes three separate voice lines for calls to be placed anywhere in the world. Connectivity is available in the air or on the ground.

Dealers currently signed include Greenwich AeroGroup’s Atlantic Aero in Greensboro, N.C.; Summit Aviation in Middletown, Del.; and Western Aircraft in Boise, Idaho. Additional dealers include Banyan Air Service in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Spirit Avionics in Columbus, Ohio; and Temple Electronics in Houston, Texas. Jet Aviation has also signed on for its locations in Basel, Switzerland; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; and Singapore.

“We are delighted to have these reputable companies join our dealer network,” said Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Greenwich AeroGroup Daniel Lafrance. “These companies will significantly increase our reach while adding major convenience for operators that opt to install the only pole-to-pole cabin voice and Wi-Fi system in the world for rotor and fixed wing aircraft.”

LiveAero certification has already been completed on the Bombardier Challenger 601 3A/3R, 604 and 605 aircraft with additional Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) in process, including the AW-139 and S-76 helicopters. Lafrance added that the LiveAero system will be upgradeable to the Iridium NEXT system currently scheduled to be launched in years 2015 thru 2017.

TWO GREENWICH AEROGROUP COMPANIES EARN AS9110 CERTIFICATION

Greenwich AeroGroup announced today that Atlantic Aero in Greensboro, N.C., and Western Aircraft in Boise, Idaho, have both received AS9110 quality system certifications. Now all three Greenwich AeroGroup maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service centers are AS certified.

The internationally recognized AS9110 Standard focuses on MRO services and is an offshoot of the AS9100 Standard that addresses the aviation industry.

“We are extremely pleased with these achievements,” said Senior Vice President of Greenwich AeroGroup Jeff Mihalic. “With these certifications, now all of our MRO and manufacturing operations are AS9100 or AS9110 certified. This means that our quality systems and procedures meet the highest standards of the original equipment manufacturers and government customers.”

Greenwich’s Summit Aviation in Middletown, Del., was previously AS9100 certified. Summit provides MRO services for fixed and rotor wing operators and is also a heavy provider of modification and specialized mission services for many government entities. Summit and Atlantic Aero’s manufacturing operations were already certified in compliance with AS9100.

Company strengths noted during the recent Atlantic Aero and Western Aircraft audits included the concentration of transformational leadership, high levels of customer satisfaction, an effective and cohesive management team and the overall skill and motivation of the workforce.

“These certifications show our commitment to building a strong foundation of systems and procedures that ensure quality service to our customers each and every day,” said President and CEO of Greenwich AeroGroup Jim Ziegler. “Ensuring our customers receive the best quality products and services available is our highest priority.”

ATLANTIC AERO ADDS AIRCRAFT SALES MANAGER

Atlantic Aero, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced today that it has added Gordon Morrison as its Aircraft Sales Manager.

Morrison has more than 30 years experience in office product, furniture and aircraft sales. He will be responsible for pre-owned piston, turboprop and jet sales for Atlantic Aero.

Morison previously served as National Sales Manager and General Manager for Liberty Aircraft USA, and most recently was with Carolina Aircraft Inc., as an Aircraft Sales Associate for the Beechcraft product line.

ATLANTIC AERO ADDS CESSNA CITATION X TO REPAIR STATION

Atlantic Aero, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced today that it has been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration to add the Cessna Citation X to its repair station license.

Atlantic Aero has invested more than $150,000 in new tooling, training and other related expenses to add the Citation X certification to their repair station license. Not at all unfamiliar with the airframe, the company has a great deal of prior experience providing interior updates for Citation X operators. The addition of the product to Atlantic Aero’s repair license enables them to now complete maintenance activities.

Atlantic Aero provides 24/7 AOG service with mobile teams as well as airframe, engines, maintenance, avionics and interiors services for Beechcraft King Air, Bombardier Challenger and Learjet, Cessna Citation and Caravan, Daher-Socata, Dassault Falcon, Pilatus and Quest Aircraft.

GREENWICH AEROGROUP SECURES FAA APPROVAL FOR INSTALLATION OF IRIDIUM OPENPORT AERO

Greenwich AeroGroup, Inc. announced today that its ODA (Organization Designation Authorization) based at Atlantic Aero issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of the Iridium OpenPort Aero system on the Bombardier Challenger 601-3A/3R, 604 and 605 models.

The mobile broadband system leverages Iridium’s worldwide network of satellites, allowing users to stay connected anywhere in the world including from the middle of the Pacific Ocean to the Poles via Wi-Fi to their Smartphone, tablet or laptop.

“OpenPort Aero significantly enhances how business and communication can be achieved in the air,” said Greenwich AeroGroup’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing Daniel Lafrance. “We are excited to be able to partner with LiveTV Satellite Systems to provide this innovative solution to both fixed wing and rotorcraft operators.”

“Team spirit is what really launched OpenPort Aero,” said LiveTV’s Project Engineer for OpenPort Stephen Kraus. “With this first STC and those to follow, we are able to achieve our goal of keeping people connected no matter where they fly.”

OpenPort Aero currently provides bi-directional optimized speeds of up to 300kbps and features three independent phone lines, enabling simultaneous voice and data connectivity. Greenwich AeroGroup and its Atlantic Aero and Western Aircraft facilities sell, install and support the systems, as will other Greenwich-approved service providers.

Additional aircraft model STC’s are planned for next year for both fixed wing and rotorcraft.

IRIDIUM OPENPORT AERO SUCESSFULLY COMPLETES FIRST FLIGHT TEST

Greenwich AeroGroup, Inc. announced today that the first ever business aviation flight test for Iridium OpenPort Aero^SM system breezed through without issue.

The Iridium OpenPort Aero service leverages Iridium’s worldwide network of satellites, allowing users to stay connected via Wi-Fi to their Smartphone, tablet or laptop from takeoff to landing and pole-to-pole anywhere in the world. Iridium OpenPort Aero provides bi-directional speeds of up to 134kbps and features three independent phone lines, enabling simultaneous voice and data connectivity.

The groundbreaking hour long flight test took place Friday, October 26, on a Bombardier Challenger 604. The testing crew utilized four iPads and two smart phones to test speed levels, access web sites, download data, send email and texts and make phones calls over the Iridium network.

Aboard the flight were test engineers for LiveTV as well as the director of maintenance and chief pilot for the aircraft. Technology partner LiveTV, has adapted the Iridium OpenPort^® technology for use in a wide range of aeronautical platforms and applications.

“The pilot was downloading weather information onto his iPad,” said LiveTV Flight Engineer Chris Brown. “To have this system installed for the first time, fly with it for the first time, and have it come off flawlessly - was very exciting.”

The first Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) is expected to be completed by the end of 2012 for the Bombardier Challenger 601-3A/3R, 604 and 605 models. Additional aircraft model STC’s are planned for next year.