Fargo, North Dakota – Dakota Air Parts Intl., Inc. and Phoenix, Arizona based strategic partner Air Services International LLC (ASI) announced today that they are co-exhibiting at booth #C2106 during HELI-EXPO 2013. This year the Helicopter Association International will host its 65th annual exposition and convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 4-7 with exhibits open from March 5-7.

The HELI-EXPO, sponsored by the Helicopter Association International, is the world’s largest trade show dedicated to civil helicopters. Looking to follow up on last year’s record breaking attendance HAI expects over 18,000 industry professionals will gather in Las Vegas to attend the exposition and convention this year. The HELI-EXPO 2013 will include exhibits by more than 700 vendors, over 60 helicopters on display, educational classes, speakers, training seminars and a chance to network with industry professionals.

“ASI is looking to forward to meeting with both current and prospective customers during HELI-EXPO,” said ASI’s General Manager Steve Van Hemert. “Over the past year we have expanded our pool of exchange and lease (Rolls-Royce) M250 engines and modules. We’ve especially expanded our support for the M250-C47 engine with lease and rental engines, exchange engines, and modules. We are looking forward to engaging Bell 407 and MD 600N operators during the show.”

Dakota Air Parts Vice President of Sales Mitch Goodmanson added “this past year has been very exciting for both companies. Both Dakota and ASI have seen substantial growth since our alliance. Our companies capabilities complement each other in a way that the customer realizes a measurable cost savings with quality they expect.”

The two partners have launched an online page where customers, vendors, and friends can request specific meeting times with either organization during HELI-EXPO.

About Dakota Air Parts Intl.

Established in 1994, Dakota Air Parts Intl., Inc. specializes in the buying, selling and support of a variety of rotor-wing and fixed wing aircraft, turbine engines, and parts – OEM & aftermarket. Dakota Air Parts has access to the most diverse parts information infrastructures in the world allowing them to offer the most competitive pricing without compromising quality or delivery to customers worldwide.

Dakota is an experienced partner for supporting overseas requirements. They are a U.S. State Department-registered exporter and were recognized by the U.S. Commercial Service for export achievement

About Air Services International LLC (ASI)

Established in 1948, ASI has outstanding repair and overhaul capabilities for the Rolls-Royce M250 engine line. With their state of the art in-house test cell, ASI Services offers both functional and performance testing. ASI offers engine and module sales, repairs, overhauls, exchanges, leases, and rentals.

ASI Services also offers component MRO services for Bell light and Bell medium platforms. ASI Services is an FAA and EASA authorized Repair Station: FAA (TU3R88OL) and EASA (145.4086).