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09/18/07 - Grob Aerospace adds Aero Air to US service partners for the spn in North America
In support of a growing number of spn customers in North America, Grob Aerospace has selected Aero Air of Hillsboro, Oregon to join its network of authorized service facilities (ASF).
Aero Air has supported corporate aircraft operators with major airframe maintenance, avionics installations, and interior refurbishments since 1956. They offer 24/7 support through its full service Fixed Base Operation (FBO), and is the third service provider in North America to be endorsed by Grob Aerospace.
Aero Air is particularly well positioned to support customers in Alaska, and across the North West through Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Aero Air will complement other ASFs in North America: Stevens Aviation (Greenville (SC) and Denver (CO)) and Landmark Aviation, with bases in Springfield (IL), Los Angeles (CA) and Houston (TX).
“We are delighted to welcome Aero Air to our ASF family in the US. The market for new light jet aircraft in the USA is extremely buoyant and we are conservatively estimating delivering more than 400 aircraft worldwide over the next decade, “ said Grob Aerospace CEO Niall Olver. “The offer of strategically located high quality and reputable service centers across the US is very important to our customers. All our authorized service facilities will play an integrated role working in tandem with Grob Aerospace to deliver first class customer support.“
“We very much look forward to working together with Grob Aerospace and helping them offer world class product support to US customers, be they private individuals, corporations or fractional owners,” said Aero Air Sales Director Gerry Miller. “We are extremely proud to have this authorized service center status.”
In May this year Grob Aerospace announced it had established a US entity to provide a complete, world-class ownership experience for all North American customers of the spn. The decision to extablish Grob Aerospace Inc., the company's North American headquarters in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, reflects the fact that approximately half the spn customers to date, as well as threequarters of the world's business aircraft fleet, are US-based.
Product Support for North-American customers, including material support, warranty, administration and field representative service will all be handled through Grob Aerospace Inc., backed by Grob Aerospace GmbH in Germany. Grob Aerospace Inc. will also handle sales and marketing for North America and will be home to the US-based spn demonstrator aircraft.
About the spn
The spn boasts an impressive range and payload for an aircraft in its class. With six passengers and one pilot, the aircraft can fly non-stop 1,800 nm (3,334 km / 2,071 mi) with NBAA IFR reserves. The aircraft features a total cabin volume of 405 cu.ft (11.5 m³) – by far the largest among light business jet, as well as a large passenger door.
Early sales success for the industry’s new generation light business jet has raised market interest with its unique operating characteristics. For example, it can operate on unimproved runways (gravel or grass), traditionally the domain of a turboprop. At maximum takeoff weight, the spn requires just 3,000 ft (914 m).
The spn will also be certified for single pilot operation and is equipped with one of the most advanced avionics suites amongst the aircraft in its class. Honeywell’s Primus Apex integrated all glass cockpit sets new standards for simplicity, reliability and technology. Two rear-mounted FADEC controlled Williams FJ44-3A engines deliver 2,800 lbs (1,270 kg) of thrust.
Grob Aerospace – Over 35 Years of Aviation History
In business for over 35 years, Grob Aerospace is one of the world’s largest and most experienced composite aircraft manufacturers. The company is headquartered in Switzerland but maintains its own purpose built airfield in Tussenhausen-Mattsies, Germany that accommodates its manufacturing and assembly facilities. Grob Aerospace established a wholly-owned subsidiary to provide a complete, world-class ownership experience to North American customers. The Grob Aerospace Inc. central base in the United States is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on the site of the former 4,500-acre Pease Air Force Base, converted to commercial use in the early ‘90s. The company also maintains regional sales offices and factory-authorized service centers throughout the United States.
www.grob-aerospace.com
About Aero Air
Since 1956 Aero Air has provided excellence in corporate aircraft service and support. As an FAA certified repair station, Aero Air is a factory authorized service center on the Twin Commander, Embraer Legacy, Embraer Phenom 100, and Embraer Phenom 300 aircraft. They also provide services on Gulfstream, Astra, Westwind, LearJet, Merlin, and King Air aircraft. With over 100 employees and a facility that covers over 75,000 square feet, Aero Air supports operators in the Northwest and Western United States. Aero Air also operates a full service FBO and a thriving charter operation. With an extensive parts inventory and 25 years experience, Aero Air has been supplying spare parts to customers world wide. Aero Air performs installation and service for a wide range of avionics suppliers. These suppliers include, Honeywell, Rockwell/Collins, Garmin, Aircell, Meggitt, Sandel and Universal Avionics. Aero Air specializes in major interior refurbishments. From seat upholstery, carpeting, to cabin lighting modifications Aero Air can provide all your interior needs. Current plans include an additional 35,000 square foot hangar expansion to support growth and the needs of customers in the Western US. Aero Air representatives are very excited to add the Grob aircraft to their offering of aircraft services. They look forward to supporting Grob & their customers in the Western US. for years to come.
www.aeroair.com
For Further information and pictures conctact:
Elisabeth Palander Celia Turner / Helen Stevens
Grob Aerospace AG Emerald Media
+41 44 876 56 82 +44 7703 344425
elisabeth.palander@grob-aerospace.ch helen@emeraldmedia.co.uk
Gary Miller
Aero Air
+1 714 993 57 99
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