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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!

STS Aviation Group Flies to the 2018 Singapore Airshow

From February 6 – 9, STS Aviation Group will be heading east to exhibit at the 2018 Singapore Airshow. Key members from STS Component Solutions, STS Air-Pro, STS Mod Center and STS AeroMod will be on the ground and available to discuss all of your company’s aircraft component, hose manufacturing, aircraft modification and aircraft repair requirements. If you plan on attending the event, come meet us at stand P-86 inside the USA Pavilion, and learn all about what makes us the company with “Solutions to Keep You Flying!”

Considered to be Asia’s biggest aerospace and defense event, the multi-faceted Singapore Airshow is held every two years and brings together professionals across the globe from both the commercial and military aviation industries to build relationships and increase business within each sector. You can expect the latest and greatest state-of-the-art products and displays from over 1,000 companies set to exhibit, impressive static aircraft, new technologies showcases, and don’t forget the exciting and adrenaline filled flying routines!

This will be STS’ third time exhibiting at the Singapore Airshow, and we are excited to put our continually expanding product and service portfolio on display to the attendees of this monumental event. Since 2016, we have grown to an organization with nine divisions that offer comprehensive solutions across the aviation service value chain.

Members of STS Aviation Group, Jerome Kan (Director of Business Development – Asia Pacific), Theresa Liang (Regional Sales Director – Asia Pacific), Spencer Necessary (Director of Safety, Security & Regulatory Compliance) and Daniel Burgess (Sr. VP of AeroMod) will all be available in person at stand P-86 to discuss any of your company’s inventory and service support requirements.

“The STS Mod Center and AeroMod teams are excited for the opportunity to build upon existing relationships as well as develop new and exciting partnerships with organizations in both the civil and military sectors of the Asia-Pacific market,” says Spencer Necessary. “We are confident that our services provide great value to the already impressive offerings provided by STS Aviation Group.”

Be sure to fly by stand P-86 inside the USA Pavilion and meet the STS team.  We really look forward to seeing you in Singapore!

STS Gears Up for the 2016 Air Carriers Purchasing Conference

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Recognized as the most productive aviation conference worldwide, the ACPC brings airlines and suppliers together so they can meet, collaborate and develop relationships that may prove vital in solving important everyday issues throughout the aerospace industry. The conference’s numerous functions and activities also create a fun and energetic atmosphere where friendships are nurtured and business partnerships are strengthened.

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STS Air-Pro: Re-engineering and the Introduction of Lean Manufacturing

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When STS acquired the assets of Air-Pro and created STS Air-Pro, we understood that there were opportunities to improve the business. The company had a strong brand name, a highly skilled and dedicated workforce and strong capabilities for the manufacturing of aerospace hoses. One of the biggest opportunities that we recognized, however, was the opportunity to re-engineer the business and implement lean manufacturing principles.

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