20-Apr-2021Source: Summit Aviation
Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup Company, announced that it has promoted Dennis Hurst to the position of regional sales manager. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Mr. Hurst has 17 years of mechanical experience with 15 of those years dedicated to aviation. Mr. Hurst was initially introduced to Summit Aviation in 2011 as... Read more
5-Feb-2021Source: Summit Aviation
Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup Company, announced that it has included the Leonardo AW139 helicopter to its Part 145 Certified Repair Station certificate. This newly added capability allows Summit to perform aircraft maintenance including inspections, overhaul, repair and/or modification for AW139 owners and operators. “We have been serving similar types of aircraft owners and operators... Read more
30-Oct-2020Source: Summit Aviation
Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup Company, announced that it has received the Garmin Bronze Dealer Award for 2019, which recognizes the top aviation dealers in the Garmin network. “The Bronze Dealer Award represents a level of sales performance, technical expertise, and customer service that distinguishes your business among other Garmin Aviation Dealers,” said Jim Alpiser,... Read more
28-Apr-2020Source: Greenwich AeroGroup
Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced it has hired Frank Reuter as its new Director of Maintenance, replacing John Bonnell who is retiring after 29 years with the company. A retired Master Sergeant with the United States Army, Mr. Reuter most recently served as the Vice President of Maintenance & Engineering and Director of... Read more
20-Nov-2019Source: Summit Aviation
Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup Company, announced that it has received the HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor for 2019 for its efforts to recruit, employ and retain the nation’s veterans. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans (HIRE Vets) Award is the only veteran hiring award... Read more
24-Sep-2019Source: Summit Aviation
Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup Company, announced that it has entered into a new extension of its 2012 agreement with Northrop Grumman to continue building Faraday Cages for the Fire Scout program. Under this extension, Summit Aviation will support the delivery of an additional five Faraday Cages in 2019. Summit Aviation is responsible for procuring... Read more
6-Nov-2017Source: Summit Aviation
Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced today that it has hired Justin Bilek as its Logistics Manager for its Government programs division. Mr. Bilek has more than 12 years of experience in the aerospace industry. Among his duties, he will oversee operational requirements such as purchasing, shipping, receiving, government property management, tool control and... Read more
5-Sep-2017Source: Greenwich AeroGroup
Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced today that its Somerset, Ky. manufacturing facility has been awarded the Northrop Grumman Platinum Source Award for supplier excellence. The Platinum Source Award recognizes outstanding quality, commitment to meeting delivery schedules, focus on customer satisfaction and robust, lean processes. “Being recognized as a Northrop Grumman Platinum Supplier is... Read more
10-Aug-2017Source: Greenwich AeroGroup
Helivia Aero Taxi, S.A., a Greenwich AeroGroup company, was founded in 1987 and pioneered onshore helicopter services in the Amazon. This month, it celebrates 30 years of providing service to offshore and onshore clients in the oil and gas industry. “It is quite an accomplishment to be celebrating 30 years,” said President of Helivia Aero... Read more
13-Jul-2017Source: Professional Aircraft Accessories
Professional Aircraft Accessories, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced today that it has been awarded AS9110B Quality Management Standards certification. The internationally recognized AS9110 standard is focused on the control of repair schemes and maintenance plans, configuration management and the skills and qualifications necessary to perform MRO tasks within the aerospace community. “This accreditation validates our... Read more
26-May-2017Source: Summit Aviation
Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced today that it has been awarded AS9110B Quality Management Standards certification. The internationally recognized AS9110 Standard focuses on Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services and is a derivative of the AS9100 Standard that addresses the aviation industry. Additionally, Summit holds ISO 9001:2008 certification which confirms that the organization... Read more
23-May-2017Source: Greenwich AeroGroup
Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, celebrated its expanding aviation parts manufacturing operations today with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Summit’s Somerset operations started in 2007 as a labor-only supplier to Schweizer Aircraft, today Summit Aviation’s manufacturing facility provides full-service support to build aerostructure product assemblies for a variety of military and commercial helicopters and fixed... Read more
9-May-2017Source: Greenwich AeroGroup
Greenwich AeroGroup announced today that its LiveAero dealer, IDG Europe AB recently certified and installed a LiveAero system on a Mi-172 helicopter in St. Petersburg, Russia. The LiveAero system on this aircraft provides passengers with voice and internet connectivity at all times as well as added operational safety with a brand new real-time flight tracking... Read more
20-Jan-2017Source: Greenwich AeroGroup
Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced today that it has hired Matt Tarczynski as a regional sales representative. In his role, Mr. Tarczynski will be responsible for sales of custom Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms for law enforcement and government organizations utilizing rotor and fixed wing aircraft. Before joining Summit, he spent 26... Read more
4-Mar-2016Source: Greenwich AeroGroup
Greenwich AeroGroup announced today that it has successfully installed its LiveAero system on an AW139 at its Summit Aviation facility in Middletown, Del. “This is an exciting achievement for the LiveAero platform,” said Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Greenwich AeroGroup Daniel Lafrance. “This satellite broadband connectivity solution is the best value in the... Read more
5-Mar-2015Source: DAC
DAC International, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced today that it recently completed vibration testing of its popular GDC64 iPad Tablet Interface Unit with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. The GDC64 iPad Tablet Interface Unit transfers information from Sikorsky’s S-92® helicopter to the Flight Calculator Application iPad Function. Sikorsky announced at the 2014 Helicopter Association International’s Heli-Expo Show... Read more
2-Mar-2015Source: Greenwich
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services has joined Greenwich AeroGroup’s LiveAero Broadband SATCOM systems dealer network. Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services – North America, based in British Columbia, Canada is an industry-leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for helicopter operators around the globe. The dealership agreement enables Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services in British Columbia to... Read more
2-Mar-2015Source: Greenwich
The Safe Triage system is a touch screen medical device with a built-in knowledge base. It can secure real-time vital sign information and then transport the data securely to medical personnel on the ground. In Search and Rescue operations, providing critical information in a timely manner is becoming more and more of a necessity. For... Read more
16-Jan-2015Source: Greenwich
DAC International, a Greenwich AeroGroup Company, announced today that it has reached a distribution agreement with Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics, an industry leader in the overhaul/exchange, repair, design and manufacturing of aircraft instruments, avionics and advanced power solutions. Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics serves 57 countries and operates one of the largest instrument overhaul and exchange... Read more
5-Jan-2015Source: Greenwich Aerogroup
LiveTV Satellite Communications, a Thales company and Greenwich AeroGroup, have achieved another joint milestone in inflight integration by demonstrating their LiveAero™ connectivity solution on a Sikorsky S-92® helicopter in-flight. LiveTV Satellite Communications and distributor Greenwich AeroGroup were chosen by Sikorsky to install and deliver LiveAero’s system to Sikorsky S-92 custom-equipped helicopters to be used primarily... Read more
21-Nov-2014Source: Summit Aviation
Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced today that it has added the Bell 429 helicopter to its factory authorization. Summit Aviation has been an Authorized Bell Helicopter Service Center for 25 years, providing maintenance, repair, inspection and modifications to various customer bases. “We have an outstanding group of experienced and factory trained technicians,” said... Read more
26-Feb-2014Source: Greenwich AeroGroup
SkyTrac Systems, a leading provider of flight data and fleet management services announced today that DAC International, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, specializing in avionics sales and distribution, has joined the company’s partner program as a regional distributor. Through the partnership, DAC will expand the reach of SkyTrac’s aviation solutions throughout Latin America, Oceania and Asia.... Read more
20-Feb-2014Source: Greenwich AeroGroup
Greenwich AeroGroup announced today the hiring of Keith Clark as its Director of Government Business Development. He will be based at Greenwich AeroGroup’s Summit Aviation in Middletown, Delaware. Mr. Clark will be responsible for the development of new business opportunities within United States and International governments with his primary concentration in the areas of maintenance,... Read more
18-Feb-2014Source: LiveTV
LiveTV, a leading innovator of inflight entertainment and connectivity, and Greenwich AeroGroup, a leading aviation services company, have achieved a milestone in inflight connectivity by demonstrating their LiveAero(TM) connectivity solution on a Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. S-92® helicopter. LiveAero’s side-looking high-speed connectivity solution is powered by the Iridium OpenPort (TM) broadband service, ensuring pole-to-pole connectivity by... Read more
16-Oct-2013Source: Iridium
Iridium is proud to report the recent creation by Greenwich AeroGroup of a dealer network for the LiveAero system — the world’s only global fixed wing and rotorcraft data broadband solution. As Iridium prepares to take part in the Helitech International Helicopter Expo & Conference on September 24-26, the announcement further confirms the company’s position as provider of the... Read more
14-Oct-2013Source: Greenwich AeroGroup
Greenwich AeroGroup has hired Jim Meier as its new Vice President of Government Business Development. In his new role, Jim will lead the government market and business development strategies for Greenwich AeroGroup. Meier has held various roles during his 33 years in the industry including positions in operations, marketing, business development, contracts, program management and... Read more
13-Aug-2013Source: Greenwich AeroGroup
Greenwich AeroGroup announced 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... Read more
10-Jan-2013Source: Greenwich AeroGroup
Greenwich AeroGroup, Inc. has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aero Precision Industries, LLC. Based in Livermore, Calif., Aero Precision is a recognized leader in the supply of aftermarket original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts, systems and custom logistic support services for military aircraft operators worldwide. “Aero Precision has done an outstanding... Read more
9-Oct-2012Source: Professional Aviation Associates
Professional Aviation Associates, a Greenwich AeroGroup company announced it recently became International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) certified. According to the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), the U.S. Government requires all manufacturers, exporters, and brokers of defense articles, defense services or related technical data to be ITAR compliant. The ITAR certification allows Professional Aviation... Read more
19-Sep-2012Source: Component Control
Component Control announced today that Greenwich AeroGroup, an international network of companies offering general, commercial and military aircraft services, will be rolling-out Quantum ControlTM to standardize operating processes at four of its ten aviation service companies. “We have a diverse group of companies that have provided service and support to the domestic and international aviation... Read more
11-Feb-2012Source: Summit Aviation
Summit Aviation, a Greenwich AeroGroup Company, announced today they have added Aircraft Sales and Leasing to their repertoire of offerings. Founded in 1960, Summit Aviation did buy and sell aircraft to the government previously but discontinued the service in the early 1990s. Today’s market environment inspired them to revive the services. “Many of the government... Read more
7-Dec-2011Source: Greenwich AeroGroup
Greenwich AeroGroup has announced that its Senior Vice President of Parts Distribution Warren Persavich will lead NASAM Inc. in the coming year. In September, NASAM Founder, President and CEO Aki Sato announced he would be stepping down at the end of the year after 31 years with the company. NASAM is an international distributor of... Read more
19-Jan-2010Source: Greenwich AeroGroup
Greenwich AeroGroup, Inc. today announced that Bob Fitzpatrick has been appointed Senior Vice President -Government and Military Business of Greenwich AeroGroup and President Summit Aviation, Inc, effective February 1, 2010. “We are very excited to announce that Bob is joining our senior management team†commented Jim Ziegler, President and CEO of Greenwich AeroGroup. “Bob’s extensive... Read more
