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STS Component Solutions Acquires LM6000 Engine

A global aircraft and engine inventory supplier purchases its third LM aeroderivative gas turbine engine for resale into aftermarket

Palm City, April 12, 2018 – STS Component Solutions recently acquired its third LM6000PD Aeroderivative Gas Turbine engine. The asset is currently in Berlin, Germany awaiting inspection, complete disassembly, re-certification and finally resale into the aviation aftermarket. 

STS Component Solutions utilizes FAA, EASA & CAAC approved facilities to inspect, repair and overhaul aircraft and engine parts. This process helps ensure that every part sold is fully compliant with industry and regulatory standards. 

“This acquisition further aligns STS with the growing demand of the aeroderavitive marketplace,” says Tom Covella, Group President of STS Component Solutions. “The move demonstrates our commitment to this market and will provide us with additional assets to support our customers across the globe.”

The STS Component Solutions team expects that inventory from the new LM6000 engine will be available for sale in the next few weeks. For any inquiries, please contact 1-888-777-2960 or sales@sts-cs.com. STS Component Solutions representatives are available 24/7/365 to assist with all of your aircraft and / or ground power engine parts requirements.

About STS Aviation Group:

Whether you’re looking for aviation mechanics, engineers, line maintenance support or the aircraft and engine components needed to keep you flying, STS Aviation Group dedicates itself to taking your business from where it is now to where it needs to be. To learn more about what makes us the company with “Solutions to Keep You Flying,” please  visit our website or give us a call today at 1-800-800-2400.

 

STS Aviation Group Takes Off for the 2018 Avionics Maintenance Conference

From April 23rd – 26th, STS Aviation Group will be heading west to Dallas, TX where the company is set to exhibit and host networking events at the 2018 Avionics Maintenance Conference (AMC). Key members from STS Component Solutions will be on the ground, inside of the Sheraton Dallas Hotel, and available to discuss all of your company’s aircraft inventory support and programs requirements. If you plan on attending the event, be sure to fly by our suite on the 37th floor inside the Majestic 7 Ballroom, and learn all about what makes us the company with “Solutions to Keep You Flying!”

Year after year, maintenance industry professionals gather from all around the globe in one place for two great conferences. The Airlines Electronic Engineering Committee (AEEC) General Session and Avionics Maintenance Conference (AMC) are jointly held while providing a platform to discuss and explore common issues and advancements within the industry. Opportunities for discussion take place during technical symposiums, working group activities, and fun casual networking events within the hotel’s many hospitality suites for three consecutive event nights. You can view the full event schedule by clicking here.

The objectives of AMC, as stated on the organization’s webpage, are to promote reliability and to reduce operating and life cycle costs of air transport avionics by improving maintenance and support techniques through the exchange of technical information. The benefits of AMC for airlines are long-term success in economic management and operation of commercial aircraft.

Members of STS Component Solutions, Pat Tyler (Vice President, Global Sales & Business Development), Tim Russo (Director, Customer Solutions & OEM Distribution), Kerry Obiala (Director, OEM Product Lines, Product Development), Gabrielle Daniele (OEM Product Line Representative, Product Development), Shawn Kalinowski (Program Manager), Josh Walker (Sr. Manager, Contracts & Programs), Taylor Salisbury (Marketing Coordinator) and Erik Hlavaty (Regional Sales Director, North America) will all be available to meet with during the conference and networking events, to discuss any of your company’s aircraft inventory management and programs support requirements.

Within the STS Hospitality Suite (co-hosted with OEM partners Acme Aerospace, Aerosonic Corp., Avionic Instruments and MarathonNorco Aerospace) you can expect outstanding entertainment options, great food and even better company among our team and your peers! On Monday night, The Killer Dueling Pianos are set to rock the house! On Tuesday evening, STS will be set inside the AAI Exhibits & Manufacturer’s Reception from 6:00pm – 8:00pm, showcasing our unique OEM Distribution portfolio and “Smart Stock” Inventory Program offerings. Following the exhibition, the party continues back inside the STS suite with music from Dallas’ best country cover band, The Big City Outlaws! And to wrap up the conference on Wednesday night, STS is excited to welcome members of the 2018 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading Team to our suite for photos and autographs.

This conference is sure to provide opportunities for key airlines, purchasers, OEMs and suppliers, to collaborate and make strides towards future advancements in systems and component design, reliability, and cost effectiveness.

Be sure to fly by and meet the STS team at our hospitality suite inside the Sheraton Hotel, on the 37th floor in the Majestic 7 Ballroom.  We really look forward to seeing you all in Dallas!

STS Aviation Group Returns to Orlando for MRO Americas!

From April 10th – 12th, STS Aviation Group will be traveling to Orlando and is set to exhibit at MRO Americas. Key members from all STS divisions will be stationed at booth 1601 inside of the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). Our team will be available throughout the event to discuss all of your company’s aviation service and support requirements. If you plan on attending, come meet us, and learn all about what makes us the company with “Solutions to Keep You Flying!”

MRO Americas never fails to impress and is globally recognized as the premier event for the commercial air transport maintenance, repair and overhaul industry. Known as the largest and most vital trade show in the industry, it is a must attend for airlines, MROs, suppliers, OEMs, regulators and aviation experts. MRO Americas provides a world-class stage for all of its attendees to gather, exchange ideas, display the newest products and services, share experiences, resolve challenges and gather the knowledge required to better advance the world of aircraft maintenance.

At this year’s conference, attendees can expect amazing displays from 850+ industry providers exhibiting throughout the completely sold out halls of the OCCC. Conference sessions covering a wide breadth of topics will take place throughout the event. In addition, attendees can enjoy the Aerospace Maintenance Competition presented by Snap On, Aviation Week Network’s Lifetime Achievement Award presentation, and the 52nd Annual Airlines for America Nuts & Bolts Awards. You can also expect casual networking opportunities such as the golf tournament taking place at Shingle Creek Golf Club, various coffee and lunch breaks, and even some entertaining supplier-hosted parties that take place after trade show hours.

There is truly no better place to network with your peers, explore the outstanding and unmatched exhibit hall, and achieve results to further advance and improve the MRO community.

Everyone at STS Aviation Group is excited to once again put our growing portfolio of value-added products, services and programs on display to the many industry professionals attending this dynamic event. Remember to fly by booth 1601 and learn more about what makes STS Aviation Group the aerospace industry’s premier global provider for all of your company’s workforce management, aircraft & engine component, engineering, line maintenance, hose manufacture & distribution, NDT, aircraft interiors refurbishment and aircraft connectivity modification requirements. We really look forward to seeing you all in Orlando!

STS Aviation Group Takes Off for the 2018 Aircraft Interiors Expo

From April 10th – 12th, STS Aviation Group will be heading to Hamburg, Germany, where we are set to exhibit for the first time ever at the 2018 Aircraft Interiors Expo. Key members from STS Component Solutions, STS AeroMod, STS Engineering Solutions and STS U Jet will be on the ground, inside the Hamburg Messe Centre, and available to discuss all of your company’s aircraft interior support requirements. If you plan on attending the event, come meet us at Stand 4UB68 and learn all about what makes us the company with “Solutions to Keep You Flying!”

Aircraft Interiors Expo is the world’s leading event for airlines and supply chain organizations to source the latest innovations, technologies and products associated with cabin interiors and passenger comfort industries.  Over 550 exhibitors fill the halls of the Messe Centre and put their many products and services on display to the 16,000+ attendees from all over the world during the dynamic 3 day event. If you are involved in the purchase of cabin interiors, in-flight entertainment, connectivity and passenger services, this event is one you cannot miss!

During this conference you can visit the IFEC (In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity) Zone where you can see, touch and test the latest and greatest IFEC products from over 100 exhibiting companies, The Airline Club Lounge offers VIPs free Wi-Fi access, meeting rooms for hire, meals and entry into the Industry Networking Party, taking place on Monday April 9th. At this event you can network with your peers of industry professionals all while having fun. The Industry Networking Party is being held from 6:00 pm – 9:30pm in the Upper Hall A4 of Hamburg Messe.

Members of STS Aviation Group, David Ikeda (Vice President – EMEA, STS Component Solutions), Kerry Obiala (Director of OEM Product Lines, STS Component Solutions), Craig Duncan (Regional Sales Director, STS Component Solutions), Spencer Necessary (Director of Safety, Security & Regulatory Compliance, Quality Assurance for STS Mod Center), Daniel Burgess (Sr. VP of Aeromod), Ethan Steele (Vice President of STS Engineering Solutions), Mark Robertson (President of STS U Jet) and Aidan O’Leary (Managing Director, STS U Jet) will all be available to meet with during the conference to discuss any of your company’s aircraft interiors service and support requirements.

“As STS Aviation Group expands and grows into new markets, so does our attention to detail in the Aircraft Interiors and Programs we offer,” said David Ikeda. “As an ultra-high profile touch point for customers, this aspect of our business is increasingly important as we provide innovative, proactive turn-key solutions to ensure our seat and galley repairs, spares availability and aircraft interiors exceed our airline customers’ expectations.”

STS consistently aspires to surpass industry ‘standards’ as we offer increased efficiency through local, custom tailored solutions to keep your aircraft interiors serviceable and more importantly, finished to a  high quality standard that allows our airlines to offer a premium product in an ultra-competitive environment.“

This conference is sure to provide opportunities to develop new partnerships between key airlines, purchasers and aircraft interiors suppliers within the EMEA region and beyond.

Be sure to fly by Stand 4UB68 during the exhibition and meet the STS team.  We really look forward to seeing you all in Hamburg!

STS Aviation Group Charges Up for the 2018 WTUI Conference

From March 18th – 21st, STS Aviation Group will be returning to sunny Palm Springs, California, where once again the company is set to exhibit at the 2018 Western Turbine Users Inc. (WTUI) Conference. Key members from STS Component Solutions and STS NDT will be on the ground and available to discuss all of your company’s ground power and industrial non-destructive testing services and support requirements. If you plan on attending the event, come meet the STS team at Booth #1200 and learn all about our product and service support capabilities.

Taking place at the Renaissance Hotel/ Palm Springs Convention Center, the 2018 WTUI Conference program consists of technical breakout sessions and presentations focused on the GE LM2500, LM5000, LM6000, and LMS100 engine lines and services related to the ground power industry. The WTUI organization was founded in 1990 and has approximately 80 power plant facilities and represents over 100 suppliers.

This dynamic event brings together key professionals and experts of the ground power industry to discuss critical issues and work towards solutions that surround the operating process of gas turbine fired power plants. During this year’s conference you can expect product and service displays from industry suppliers and OEMs, presentations on environmental, operational and maintenance information and ways to improve reliability and economic viability of GE LM series power facilities. There will also be casual networking opportunities with your peers that include the WTUI conference golf tournament, bowling tournament, spouse tour and the exciting Monday night reception!

Members of STS Aviation Group Mario Menendez (Product Line Manager, STS Component Solutions), Ernesto Pastor (Product Line Manager, STS Component Solutions) and Tim Staples (Sr. Vice President, STS NDT) will all be available to meet with during the conference to discuss any of your ground power and non-destructive testing requirements.

“STS Components Solutions has become recognized and respected as one of the fastest growing global supplier of Aero-Derivative Gas Turbine Industrial and Marine parts and components,” said Mario Menendez. “The STS Engines Group provides material support for both Commercial and Industrial Ground Power engines across the globe. We have successfully disassembled several engine types including CFM56-7B’s, PW4000, LM2500 and LM6000. STS provides support and specializes in LM2500 and LM6000 engines. We pride ourselves on providing customers with the highest quality of certified engine parts and components at a competitive price.”

Be sure to head over to Booth #1200 during the exhibition and meet the STS team.  We really look forward to seeing you all in Palm Springs!

STS Aviation Group Takes Off for MRO Russia in Moscow

From March 1st – 2nd, STS Aviation Group will be heading to the Moscow World Trade Center in Russia where the company is set to exhibit at the 13th MRO Russia & CIS International Conference and Exhibition. Key members from STS Component Solutions and STS Air-Pro and will be on the ground and available to discuss all of your company’s aircraft & engine inventory, OEM distribution and aerospace hose manufacture / distribution service and support requirements. If you plan on attending the event, come meet the team at Booth #230 and learn all about what makes us the company with “Solutions to Keep You Flying!”

MRO Russia & CIS is a one of a kind event of this scale taking place in the ex-USSR that is committed to covering the critical issues regarding the restructuring of MRO services for this region’s aviation industry. At this year’s conference and exhibition you can expect displays from over 100 companies from 36 countries across the globe, the opportunity to meet with industry leaders and decision makers from over 40 different airlines, technical and engineering management teams and local and international MRO providers all in one place!

Conference topics and workshops include MRO strategies, aircraft maintenance and business development in Russia & CIS, MRO digitalization challenges and prospects and so much more! You can view the complete program agenda here.

Members of STS Aviation Group, Omur Keskin (Regional Sales Director, STS Component Solutions), Tyrone Barnsley (Sr. Sales Manager, STS Component Solutions) and Ksenia Solovieva Ozkara (Customer Support, STS Component Solutions) will all be available to meet with during the conference to discuss any of your company’s aircraft & engine inventory and aerospace hose manufacture / distribution service and support requirements.

“Russia & the CIS remains a key strategic target for STS Aviation Group, with particular focus in growing our Component Solutions division,” says David Ikeda, Vice President – EMEA, Business Development. “STS maintains warehousing at London-Heathrow and has Customer Support offices in both Istanbul and Antalya. Our aim is to focus our capabilities and improve our availability by using knowledgeable, local employees who truly understand the dynamics and complexity of working within the Russian civil aviation market.”

With more than 900 high level attendees, this conference continues to successfully attract a wide range of audiences within the industry that have professional interest and expertise in Russian & CIS air transport.

Fly over to Booth 230 during the exhibition and meet the STS team.

Thanks, and we really look forward to seeing you all in Moscow!

STS Aviation Group Takes Off for MRO Africa in Egypt

From March 18th – 21st, STS Aviation Group will be heading to Cairo, Egypt, where the company is set to exhibit for the first time ever at the 27th African Aviation Conference & Exhibition: MRO Africa 2018! Key members from STS Component Solutions will be on the ground and inside the Intercontinental Citystars Hotel. If you plan on attending the event, come meet us at Booth MG21 and learn all about what makes us the company with “Solutions to Keep You Flying!”

Cairo is Egypt’s sprawling metropolitan capital city set along the Nile River and famous Giza pyramid complex. It is one of the region’s busiest travel destinations serving as a hub for Egypt Air, Nile Air and several other airlines. MRO Africa provides a unique platform for MRO service providers, suppliers and key industry professionals from airlines and aircraft operators to gather and expand relationships across all service sectors.

Conference organizers from African Aviation Services Limited say this exhibition has grown exceptionally over the last few years and continues to expand with more exhibitors each year. They are anticipating the largest exhibition yet for 2018 that will be attended by senior airline, aviation and regulatory officials from all over Africa as well as senior representatives of MRO organizations, supply companies, aircraft manufacturers and international companies involved in aircraft and engine leasing, aviation finance, aviation insurance and many other airline support services.

You can expect networking events such as cocktail receptions and dinners, a tour of the EgyptAir Maintenance &Engineering facility and the MRO Africa Gala Dinner. Items for discussion during the conference include African MROs in the future, Keeping MRO costs down and operating revenues up, PMA parts debates and so much more! You can view the complete agenda here.

Members of STS Aviation Group, David Ikeda (Vice President – EMEA, STS Component Solutions), Jim Naylor (Director of Sales – EMEA, STS Component Solutions) will be available to meet with during the conference to discuss any of your company’s aircraft & engine inventory and aerospace hose manufacture / distribution service and support requirements.

This conference is sure to provide opportunities to develop new partnerships between MROs, suppliers and airlines within Africa, the EMEA region and beyond.

Be sure to fly by Booth MG21 during the exhibition and meet the STS team.  We really look forward to seeing you all in Cairo!

STS Aviation Group Readies for 2018 HAI Heli-Expo in Las Vegas!

From February 26th – March 1st, STS Aviation Group will be heading west towards the bright lights and big city where we are set to exhibit at the 2018 HAI Heli-Expo in Las Vegas. Key members from STS Air-Pro and STS NDT Services will be on the ground and available to discuss all of your company’s aerospace hose manufacture / distribution and aircraft non-destructive testing & aerospace welding service and support requirements. If you plan on attending the event, come meet us at booth N4838, and learn all about what makes us the company with “Solutions to Keep You Flying!”

HAI Heli-Expo is the largest helicopter expo in the world. This dynamic event is where the leaders and professionals within the global helicopter industry gather to build business relationships, network, exhibit their products and services, discuss topics and trends and work together towards solutions. Under the roof of the Las Vegas Convention Center, you can meet with 20,000 domestic and international industry professionals from more than 90 countries take in the exhibits of over 700 companies and get up close looks at 60+ static aircraft displays. You can also sit in on 100+ educational courses, workshops and seminars with topics such as helicopter maintenance management, turbine engine hygiene, rotor blade preventative maintenance and so much more! You also do not want to miss the HAI Heli-Expo Welcome Reception, sponsored by Bell Helicopter on Monday February 26th from 6:00-8:00 pm at Intrigue Nightclub. Everyone is invited!

Members of STS Aviation Group, Luis Garcia (Vice President, STS Air-Pro), Chris James (Director of Sales, STS Air-Pro), Brian Wilson (Account Manager, STS Air-Pro) Tim Staples (Sr. Vice President ,STS NDT Services) will all be available to meet with during the conference to discuss any of your company’s hose manufacture / distribution and non-destructive testing and aerospace welding support requirements.

“STS Air-Pro has seen a huge increase in hose demand over the last three years”, says Luis Garcia, Vice President of STS Air-Pro. “We attribute this to making the Customer our top priority, providing a quality product and delivering on or before the promise date with fare pricing. We’re small enough to adjust quickly to customer demand but big enough to handle any size project.  With a proven track record of providing the highest levels of customer satisfaction, our sales, customer support and AOG response teams provide same day service in the middle of the day or in the dead of night. We work hard to earn your business every single day.

Be sure to fly by booth N4838 during the HAI Heli-Expo and meet the STS team.  We really look forward to seeing you all in Las Vegas!

STS Aviation Group Takes Off for MRO Latin America in Panama

From February 13th – 15th, STS Aviation Group will be flying south to attend MRO Latin America 2018 in Panama City, Panama. Key members from STS Component Solutions, STS Air-Pro and STS Engineering Solutions will be on the ground and available to discuss all of your company’s aircraft component, hose manufacture / distribution and aircraft engineering support requirements. If you also plan on attending the event, come meet us at the Westin Playa Bonita, and learn all about what makes us the company with “Solutions to Keep You Flying!”

Aviation Week’s MRO Latin America is the region’s premier event that brings together more than 420 leaders and professionals from the commercial air transport maintenance, repair and overhaul industry. Fleets are continually growing and becoming modernized, and as aircraft become equipped with latest technology and enter into service, maintenance organizations face the need to upgrade capabilities to support and accommodate these new technologies. During the conference you can expect topics such as Mitigating Unscheduled Maintenance / AOG, Digital MRO, Airline case studies and much more within the agenda. MRO Latin America delivers an unparalleled industry forum where valuable intelligence is gathered and real business leads are generated. You can also take part in 2 days of amazing networking opportunities including cocktail receptions and dinners that help build new partnerships and grow existing relationships among your peers in a more casual setting. MRO Latin America is a must attend event for professionals at Airlines, OEMs, Suppliers, Leasing Companies and MRO Service Providers!

Following MRO Latin America, STS Aviation Group will also be sponsoring and playing in the 7th Annual COPA Tech Ops charity golf tournament. Taking place February 16th – 17th, the golf tournament and accompanying events will take place at the Tucan Country Club & Golf Resort. Activities include meetings with COPA representative, a welcome cocktail reception, golf events and the closing dinner and award ceremony. Last year sponsors and participants managed to fundraise over $332,000 that was donated to COPA’s five principal charitable foundations, and we are thrilled to continue to support them this year.

Members of STS Aviation Group, Luis Garcia (Vice President, STS Air-Pro), Ethan Steele (Director of Business Development, STS Engineering Solutions), Randy Steenholdt (Sr. Vice President, STS Engineering Solutions) Gabriel Viso (Account Manager, STS Component Solutions) and Lucimeia Murta (Account Manager, STS Component Solutions) will all be available at the conference and golf tournament events to discuss any of your company’s inventory and service support requirements.

“The worldwide demand for rapid, innovative, and economical Engineering and Regulatory Certification support has never been greater!” says Ethan Steele, Director of Business Development for STS Engineering Solutions.  “Every OEM, Operator and MRO is seeking ways to reduce costs while increasing Turn-Around-Times and reliability.

STS Engineering Solutions has a proven track record of providing 24/7 prompt and creative engineering support to minimize out-of-revenue cost.  Whether it is for Minor Repairs, Major Repairs (requiring 8110-3), Damage Tolerance Analysis (DTA) every need is treated as an AOG Event in an effort to minimize out-of-service time.  Major Alterations, LOPA’s, PMA’s, STC’s, Connectivity Modifications and all Maintenance Programs activities are also treated with the same level of urgency!

STS Engineering Solutions, LLC is very proud of our increasing global footprint and the partnerships we have formed.  We are excited to join our current and future business partners and our industry peers at this year’s Latin American MRO!”

Be sure to reach out either during MRO Latin America or at the COPA Tech Ops charity golf tournament and meet the STS team.  We really look forward to seeing you all in Panama!

STS Aviation Group Set to Host Annual Technical OEM Symposium

STS Aviation Group is extremely excited to once again host airline guests and OEM partners in sunny Jensen Beach, Florida, for its annual Technical OEM Symposium.

On February 7 – 9th, attendees from more than 10 different airlines and OEM partners will gather at the brand new Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa in Jensen Beach for three days full of networking events, informative presentations highlighting the STS Component Solutions and STS Air-Pro OEM portfolio, break away meetings, team building activities and so much more!

Airline guests set to attend this year are from ArubaAzur, COPA, Delta, EnvoyEtihad, GOLJetBlueKLM, Southwest, and Sun Express.

Starting on Wednesday February 7th, you can expect mini-meeting sessions followed by a welcome dinner and networking. Thursday morning, from 8:00 am until 5:00pm, OEMs will present their products and services while also creating a platform for open discussions and idea sharing to help benefit both the sales team and airlines that may have important input to help solve pains plaguing the industry.

This event is unique in that it allows interaction between integral parts of the industry all in one place to share ideas and work towards solutions to better serve customers. On Friday, the event wraps up with exciting team building activities and another chance for everyone to interact in a more casual and fun setting.

Guests can expect to either fish, golf, or simply enjoy the beauty of the treasure coast from the ocean front resort. We will end on a high note at the farewell dinner where the catch of day will be served to everyone who is able to attend.

“The STS Technical OEM Symposium provides our customers and business partners the opportunity to build upon our long standing relationships while sharing new information on OEM products, reliability improvements, data analytics and supply chain programs,” says Tim Russo, Director of Customer Solutions and OEM Distribution at STS Component Solutions. “As STS Component Solutions continues to grow we are focused on providing unparalleled service and value to our customers, which is the focus of the annual event.”

This year is set to be the biggest yet! We are thrilled that so many of our airline and OEM friends and partners are able to travel to Jensen Beach for this special event that we are happy to host each year.

Stay tuned to our social channels for more from the 2018 Technical OEM Symposium. This year is going to be one to remember!