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Flybe Selects STS Aviation Services to Provide Full-Tailored MRO, Logistics & Line Maintenance Support for its Growing Fleet of Q400 Aircraft

Bryan Shaw

22 April 2022

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Flybe Selects STS Aviation Services

BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom, April 22, 2022 — STS Aviation Services (STS), a division of STS Aviation Group and a leading aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul provider to the global aviation industry, has been selected as a long-term partner by Flybe Ltd to provide MRO support services at various locations throughout the United Kingdom.          

Ian Bartholomew, Senior Vice President of Commercial & Business Development for STS Aviation Services, says “We are extremely pleased that Flybe has selected STS as its primary maintenance provider, and we very much look forward to growing together over the years to come.”

Ron Karger, Chief Technical Officer for Flybe, comments, “We are excited to be working with STS Aviation Services as our primary maintenance provider. We have been working closely with the STS team for several months now, and we’re looking forward to building on that relationship to ensure world-class reliability for the new Flybe fleet, which will be made up of De Havilland Canada Dash 8-Q400 aircraft.”

“This full-service solution created and dedicated to Flybe by STS Aviation Services is testament to our ability to understand what the customer wants,” states Colby Payne, Head of Sales for STS Aviation Services. “The entire STS team is delighted to have been chosen, and selected, by Flybe for all things aircraft maintenance / logistics related.”

To learn more about STS Aviation Services and the nose-to-tail aircraft maintenance solutions it provides to the global aerospace industry, please visit: www.stsaviationgroup.com

For more information about Flybe, visit www.flybe.com.

About STS Aviation Services:

STS Aviation Services also operates three state-of-the-art aircraft hangars, two interior modification facilities and more than 40 line maintenance stations in the USA and internationally. These facilities, and the expert personnel that call each home, fuel the company’s drive to a seamless blend and a growing portfolio of MRO services to deliver to an all-encompassing aircraft maintenance, engineering and modification solutions package to the global aviation industry. To learn more about STS Aviation Services and what makes it the company with “Solutions to Keep You Flying,” please visit www.stsaviationgroup.com or call 1-800-800-2400.

About Flybe Ltd

Established in April 2021, Flybe Ltd is one of the UK’s newest airlines. The company will operate flights throughout the UK and EU with operations scheduled to begin in April of 2022. Flybe expects to play a crucial role creating valuable jobs, connecting communities, and helping restart local economies across the UK after it launches. Flybe’s planned fleet of 32 fast, quiet, and CO2-efficient Dash 8-400 planes are almost as fast as regional jets, but they are quieter and emit 35% less CO2 on a per seat basis. 

For More Information, Please Contact:

Bryan Shaw
Director of Marketing

STS Aviation Group
1-800-800-2400 ext. 8521
bryan.shaw@stsaviationgroup.com

STS Aviation Services Promotes Justin Johnson & Richard Castillo

Bryan Shaw

13 January 2022

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STS Aviation Services Promotes

The success of the STS Aviation Services‘ team is dependent upon the success of its people. When one of us wins, we all win, and when we all win, we celebrate those victories together. That is why it gives us great pleasure to announce the following two promotions…

  • Justin Johnson has been promoted to Vice President of Logistics and Materials. 
  • Richard Castillo has been promoted to Vice President of Operations.

Justin is now directly responsible for the material and tooling aspects of STS Aviation Services’ base maintenance operation in Melbourne, Florida. Justin is graduate from the University of Alabama and has more than 15 years of industry experience in MRO materials, logistics and tooling; including previous oversight of major STC modifications in China, Canada, Costa Rica and the United States. 

“I am excited for the opportunity to continue the growth of our rapidly expanding capabilities throughout our customer base and the aerospace community,” sites Johnson. “By providing global solutions to our customers, we are able to increase efficiency across many aspects of the business. The success of our organization is predicated on the core values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dependability, and enthusiasm. I look forward to building on these values in my new role to achieve our common goals, objectives and customer satisfaction.” 

As for Richard, he is now directly responsible for the production and planning aspects of the business. He brings more than 20 years of experience to the table having previously held positions as an MRO Program Manager, Planning Manager, Contract Manager and more. In addition, Richard served in the United States Coast Guard for 12 years and is a graduate of Embry-Riddle with a B.S. degree in Aeronautics.

“It is an exciting time in our industry as well as for all of us at STS Aviation Services. Although we have faced many challenges over the past couple of years, our team has remained dedicated, focused and determined to improve, enhance, and grow our business,” states Castillo. “I am honored and eager to continue this trend in my new role. The family culture and management support system here at STS is unparalleled, and I am proud to be part of the team. We are looking forward to strengthening the relationships with our current customers and welcoming new business through 2022 and beyond.”

Please join us as we congratulate both Justin and Richard on their recent success. As mentioned at the top of this post, when we win, we do so together, and we couldn’t be any more proud of these guys. Their work is exceptional, and their work ethic is exemplary. 

Congratulations, gentleman. We are very proud of you both!

STS Line Maintenance Opens New Station at CMH Airport in Columbus, Ohio

Bryan Shaw

19 October 2021

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CMH Airport Line Maintenance

Jensen Beach, Florida, October 19, 2021 — STS Line Maintenance (STS), a division of STS Aviation Group and one of the world’s leading Aircraft Maintenance providers, opens a new line maintenance station at CMH Airport in Columbus, Ohio.

“The expansion of STS Line Maintenance continues, and with the addition of the new Columbus station, that makes 37 stations in total,” communicates Mark Smith, President of STS Aviation Group. “As is the case with most new stations that we open, our clients reached out and requested our award-winning aircraft maintenance services in Columbus. And after careful consideration and months of planning, the new station is now open and already repairing aircraft.”

STS Line Maintenance’s station in Columbus will be open seven days a week, and the on-ground team has the ability to store spare parts on property, which adds a significant increase to the overall cost-saving’s benefits STS is able to deliver to its customers.

“This is another exciting step for us at STS Line Maintenance. As our company continues to expand its global reach, we will continue to provide the aerospace industry with cost-effective aircraft maintenance solutions at every turn,” states Robby Bush, Vice President and General Manager of STS Line Maintenance.

To learn more about STS Line Maintenance and the robust aircraft maintenance solutions it provides, please visit: www.stsaviationgroup.com

About STS Line Maintenance:

STS Line Maintenance operates 37 line maintenance stations throughout the United States, Bahamas, United Kingdom and France. At each of these stations, our team(s) offer a full range of support services, FAA / DER engineering assistance, AOG response teams and enhanced reliability through rapid response times. Skilled Technicians stand ready to handle RON maintenance, turnaround checks, non-routine discrepancy reports and ground equipment maintenance via scheduled or on-call action. To learn more, please visit our website.

CMH Station Contact:

Josh Cherry
Station Manager
(614) 580-8339
cmhmgr@stslm.com

Media Contact:

Bryan Shaw
Director of Marketing
1-800-800-2400 ext. 8521
bryan.shaw@stsaviationgroup.com

TUI Airways Taps STS Aviation Services UK for MRO Support

Bryan Shaw

4 August 2021

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TUI Airways Taps STS Aviation Services UK for MRO Support

BIRMINGHAM, 4 August, 2021 — STS Aviation Services (STS), a division of STS Aviation Group and a leading aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul provider to the global aviation industry, has been appointed by TUI Airways to carry out maintenance activity on their aircraft.

“We are extremely delighted that TUI Airways has awarded STS Aviation Services an agreement to support a number of maintenance inputs of the company’s various aircraft types,” states Ian Bartholomew, Vice President of Commercial for STS Aviation Services. “We look forward to further strengthening our relationship and supporting TUI Airways with projects in the future.

The aviation industry in Europe is still on the road to recovery as it emerges from the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the latest updates regarding travel restrictions being relaxed in the United Kingdom, STS Aviation Services is receiving an increased number of requests for both line and base maintenance support.

 “Adaptable, enthusiastic and energetic are a few key words that describe the entire team at STS Aviation Services when presented with this terrific news,” said Colby Payne, Commercial Manager for STS Aviation Services. “TUI Airways is a key customer at our state-of-the-art facility in Birmingham, and we are thrilled to be selected again to perform a number of projects over the coming months.”

If you would like to learn more about STS Aviation Services and the global MRO solutions the company provides, please visit: www.stsaviationgroup.com

About STS Aviation Services:

STS Aviation Services operates three state-of-the-art aircraft hangars, two interior modification facilities and more than 40 line maintenance stations in the USA and internationally. These facilities, and the expert personnel that call each home, fuel the company’s drive to seamlessly blend a growing portfolio of MRO services to deliver all-encompassing aircraft maintenance, engineering, and modification solutions to the global aviation industry. To learn more about STS Aviation Services and what makes it the company with “Solutions to Keep You Flying,” please visit www.stsaviationgroup.com or call 1-800-800-2400.

For More information, contact:

Bryan Shaw
Director of Marketing
1-800-800-2400 ext. 8521
bryan.shaw@stsaviationgroup.com

STS Aviation Services Deploys European AOG Services

Bryan Shaw

14 June 2021

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STS AOG Recovery

BIRMINGHAM, June 14, 2021 — STS Aviation Services‘ (STS) success is strengthened by its natural ability to respond to challenges and quickly change direction. There is no better example of this fact than STS AOG Recovery; a fleet of mobile, rapid-response teams made up of highly experienced Engineers. STS AOG Recovery teams have, in the past year alone, returned more than 50 AOG aircraft to revenue-generating service in double-quick time. 

As part of the company’s certified, nose-to-tail aircraft maintenance support service, STS Aviation Services has on-wing repair and fuel tank defect teams ready to cover Europe and be deployed on a moment’s notice.

“Rapid reaction is nothing new to our team, and our AOG Recovery expertise is evident,” says Patrick Meyer, Sr. Vice President of STS Aviation Services’ Shannon Ireland. “Our company has a proud history of supporting leading commercial, cargo and military operators while ensuring fleet availability around the clock. STS AOG provides a full repair and certification solution, allowing customers and operators to focus on other issues while we focus on getting their aircraft back in to service.” 

STS AOG Recovery teams deploy specially allocated vans kitted out with fall arrest equipment, compressors, and a wide variety of test equipment. In addition, each support van is stocked with a full range of specialist tools that allow our engineering teams to be fully self-sufficient, attending to its customers’ needs when working AOG or helping with base maintenance critical path events.

“Our experienced AOG engineers are rostered around the clock providing a speedy recovery solution to AOG situations all across Europe,” states Lee Burgess, Director of Operations for STS Aviation Services. “As the global aviation industry continues to recover from the pandemic, our team remains on its ‘front foot’ and will be proactively contacting airlines to ensure that we remain front and centre when it comes to getting their aircraft back into revenue-generating service.”

With specialist AOG Recovery teams standing by globally, STS Aviation Services is ready to assist with scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance events.

Contact the STS AOG Recovery teams 24/7/365 at +44 (0) 7955 028542 or email the team at AOG@stsaviationservices.com.

About STS Aviation Services:

STS Aviation Services operates three state-of-the-art aircraft hangars, two interior modification facilities and more than 40 line maintenance stations internationally. These facilities, and the expert personnel that call each home, fuel the company’s drive to a seamless blend and a growing portfolio of MRO services to deliver to an all-encompassing aircraft maintenance, engineering and modification solutions package to the global aviation industry. To learn more about STS Aviation Services and what makes it the company with “Solutions to Keep You Flying,” please visit www.stsaviationgroup.com or call 1-800-800-2400.

For More information, contact:

Bryan Shaw
Director of Marketing
1-800-800-2400 ext. 8521
bryan.shaw@stsaviationgroup.com

 

STS Aviation Services Selected by SmartLynx Airlines to Provide MRO Support Across its Fleet of A330 Aircraft

Bryan Shaw

13 May 2021

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BIRMINGHAM, May 13, 2021 — STS Aviation Services (STS), a division of STS Aviation Group and a leading aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul provider to the global aviation industry, has signed a long-term base maintenance agreement with SmartLynx Airlines (SLX).

“We are extremely delighted that SLX has awarded STS a long-term base maintenance contract to support the company’s Airbus A330 Aircraft,” states Ian Bartholomew, Vice President of Commercial for STS Aviation Services. “As a result of this contract we will be accomplishing a number of modification inputs at our state-of-the-art, wide-body aircraft modification and maintenance facility located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, and we look forward to supporting SLX with additional projects in the future.”

This agreement will grant SLX the ability to access high-quality, flexible MRO services for its growing fleet of A330 aircraft.

“The addition of the modified Airbus A330 aircraft is a big step forward for SmartLynx Airlines,” iterates Zygimantas Surintas, CEO of SmartLynx Airlines. “By expanding our service portfolio and expertise we are accommodating the rapidly changing market environment. STS Aviation Services’ seamless and timely support, as well as their dedication to quality, enabled us to execute our plans on time and budget. Having a reliable long-term partner in this growing stage of our business is crucial for staying competitive in the market, and we are pleased to have found one in STS Aviation Services.”

To learn more about STS Aviation Services and the nose-to-tail aircraft maintenance solutions it provides to the global aerospace industry, please visit: www.stsaviationgroup.com

About STS Aviation Services:

STS Aviation Services also operates three state-of-the-art aircraft hangars, two interior modification facilities and more than 40 line maintenance stations in the USA and internationally. These facilities, and the expert personnel that call each home, fuel the company’s drive to a seamless blend and a growing portfolio of MRO services to deliver to an all-encompassing aircraft maintenance, engineering and modification solutions package to the global aviation industry. To learn more about STS Aviation Services and what makes it the company with “Solutions to Keep You Flying,” please visit www.stsaviationgroup.com or call 1-800-800-2400.

For More information, contact:

Bryan Shaw
Director of Marketing
1-800-800-2400 ext. 8521
bryan.shaw@stsaviationgroup.com
 

STS Aviation Services & Aircraft Engine Lease Finance Execute Long-Term Maintenance Agreement

Bryan Shaw

4 May 2021

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BIRMINGHAM, May 4, 2021 — STS Aviation Services (STS), a division of STS Aviation Group and a leading aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul provider to the global aviation industry, has signed a long-term base maintenance agreement with Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (AELF). 

“We are extremely delighted that AELF has awarded STS a long-term base maintenance contract to support their company’s Airbus A330 Aircraft, which will be operated by Maleth Aero” states Ian Bartholomew, Vice President of Commercial for STS Aviation Services. “As a result of this contract, we are already preparing to accept the first maintenance visit at our state of the art, wide-body aircraft maintenance facility located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, and we look forward to supporting AELF and Maleth with further projects in the future”

This agreement will give AELF and Maleth the ability to access high-quality, flexible MRO services for its growing fleet of A330 aircraft both now and in the years to come.

“Customer confidence is a key component to the underpinning of our company,” said Colby Payne, Commercial Manager for STS Aviation Services. “We value our recently developed partnership with AELF and look forward to expanding this partnership further.” 

If you would like to learn more about STS Aviation Services and the global aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services the company provides, please visit: www.stsaviationgroup.com

About STS Aviation Services:

STS Aviation Services also operates three state-of-the-art aircraft hangars, two interior modification facilities and more than 40 line maintenance stations in the USA and internationally. These facilities, and the expert personnel that call each home, fuel the company’s drive to a seamless blend and a growing portfolio of MRO services to deliver to an all-encompassing aircraft maintenance, engineering and modification solutions package to the global aviation industry. To learn more about STS Aviation Services and what makes it the company with “Solutions to Keep You Flying,” please visit www.stsaviationgroup.com or call 1-800-800-2400.

For More information, contact:

Bryan Shaw
Director of Marketing
1-800-800-2400 ext. 8521
bryan.shaw@stsaviationgroup.com

STS Aviation Services Announces Five-Year Enabling Contract with Royal Air Force to Service Fleet of C17 Aircraft

Bryan Shaw

20 April 2021

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BIRMINGHAM, April 20, 2021 — STS Aviation Services (STS), a division of STS Aviation Group and a leading MRO provider to the global aviation industry, announces a five-year contact to provide fuel tank repair services for the Royal Air Force’s fleet of C17 military transport aircraft.

“We are very excited to continue our longstanding relationship with the Ministry of Defense and the Royal Air Force,” said Patrick Meyer, Vice President of STS Aviation Services. “Supporting this campaign compliments our company’s existing business strategy while allowing our team to expand its capability set even further.”

The bulk of work for this program will take place at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire and will be carried out by an experienced team of STS Fuel Tank Specialists based in the United Kingdom.

“Having expert aircraft maintenance personnel close to RAF Brize Norton is a huge strategic advantage for all parties involved,” said Rob Gray, Business Development Manager for STS Aviation Services. “Our mobile technicians are known internally as a ‘quick reactionary force,’ which means our existing Engineers and Aircraft Fuel Tank Specialists will always be accessible when maintenance needs arise on the C17 fleet.”

To learn more about STS Aviation Services and the nose-to-tail aircraft maintenance solutions it provides to the global aerospace industry, please visit: www.stsaviationgroup.com

About STS Aviation Services:

STS Aviation Services operates three state-of-the-art aircraft hangars, two interior modification facilities and more than 40 line maintenance stations both state-side and aboard. These facilities, and the expert personnel that call each home, fuel the company’s drive to seamlessly blend a growing portfolio of MRO services to deliver all-encompassing aircraft maintenance, engineering and modification solutions to the global aviation industry. To learn more about STS Aviation Services and what makes it the company with “Solutions to Keep You Flying,” please visit www.stsaviationgroup.com or call 1-800-800-2400.

For More information, contact:

Bryan Shaw
Director of Marketing
1-800-800-2400 ext. 8521
bryan.shaw@stsaviationgroup.com

Welcoming Jarin Moses to the STS Aviation Group Family

Bryan Shaw

19 April 2021

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Jarin Moses

When you find an amazing IT Systems Analyst, you offer them a job. So when we met Jarin Moses, that’s what we did. We offered him a job; one we are so glad that he accepted. Why are we so glad? Because Jaren is the man! He joins our team in Melbourne, Florida with a wealth of knowledge, years of practical experience and seriously great taste in movies! How do we know that he has great taste in movies? You’re going to have to read on to find out.

Question 1: Tell us a little about your professional background, education and / or experience?

I am a dedicated IT Systems Analyst with certifications like Cisco CCNA, A+, and CompTIA Sec+. I’m also working on becoming an engineering professional with a B.S. degree in Network Operations and Security from Western Governors University.

Questions 2: What do you like to do for fun when you are not working?

Hanging with the family, camping, swimming and soccer.

Question 3: What is your favorite movie of all time?

Princess Bride: “Aaaassss yoooouuuu wisssshhh!”

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