AVMATS New Website Welcome!

Chesterfield, MO - November 2010 - Welcome to our new website! Our new website is designed to be simpler and more concise. We strive to make our site compatible with all major web browsers, and to that extent we are continually rolling out improvements and will shortly be releasing a touch-friendly version for all your mobile devices. If you have any suggestions or comments, please feel free to let us know via the feedback form on our contact page.
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Wings of Hope Cardboard Boat Race

St. Louis, MO - July 31, 2010 - Our team put forth a great effort in the Wings of Hope 1st Annual Hope Floats Cardboard Boat Race at Grand Basin in Forest Park. Proceeds of this event benefit the Wings of Hope St. Louis-based Medical Relief and Air Transport (MAT) Program for children. At least 90% of funds raised will help to deliver life-saving health care to kids with complex birth defects and adults with rare illnesses.
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AVMATS Open House & Luncheon!

Chesterfield, MO - May 12, 2010 - AVMATS will hold it first annual AVMATS Open House and Customer Appreciation Luncheon. The social event will feature a catered complimentary luncheon, tours and door prizes. This event will be held at AVMATS Spirit campus on May 20th from 11am to 1pm and is open to any current or potential customers of AVMATS, Corpair, ATI or Georgian Aerospace. Please RSVP the total number in your attending party to help us make catering arrangements by Monday, May 17th.

Conquest Delivery

Chesterfield, MO - May 1, 2010 - AVMATS Spirit, based at Spirit of St. Louis Airport, has delivered its first Cessna Conquest I after successfully completing the aircraft's initial Supplemental Inspection Documents (SIDs). This is the first Cessna Conquest delivered since AVMATS acquired the assets of Thunder Aviation, a noted Cessna 425 SID service provider, in mid 2009. At the request of the owner, AVMATS Spirit developed modifications to the aircraft's structure and utilized the Corrosion Prevention and Control Program (CPCP) to facilitate less invasive and less costly inspections in the future. Even with a typical set of discrepancies, the entire project completed ahead of the planned forty-nine (49) working day downtime.

AVMATS specializes in light and heavy repair and maintenance of Falcon, Hawker, Sabreliner, Beechcraft and now Cessna Conquest aircraft. The St. Louis-based company also provides extensive sheet metal and structural services, airframe services, parts support, instruments, interiors and components for all of the aircraft mentioned above. Additionally, AVMATS is a Honeywell Line Service Center for the TFE731 and CFE738 engines. AVMATS maintains a registered ISO9001:2008 Quality Management System and is an FAA Certified Repair Station with EASA approval.

For more information please contact:
Jason Noll - Sales & Marketing
AVMATS Spirit
(636) 812-3224
jinoll@avmats.com

Jason Noll Joins AVMATS Spirit to Oversee Conquest Sales & Marketing

Chesterfield, MO - April 29, 2009 - Jason Noll has joined AVMATS Spirit to oversee Conquest Sales & Marketing. Noll brings with him varied maintenance and technical experience with a primary emphasis on Cessna Conquest series aircraft. In his previous position with Thunder Aviation, he was a chief architect of the Cessna Aging Aircraft Support Program that offered clients a safe, reliable, and straightforward alternative to keep their aging aircraft flyable. Noll received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Central Missouri State University. He holds an FAA A&P Certificate and is a licensed pilot. "I believe AVMATS is uniquely positioned to offer support to the aging Cessna fleet, by providing services and logistic support others just can't match!" says Noll. "AVMATS has a long illustrious history of providing alternative support for aging aircraft such as the Sabreliner. When paired with the vast array of support services, AVMATS is the perfect fit to provide Cessna operators with a cost effective alternative to Cessna Service Centers."

AVMATS has announced an expansion of its capabilities with the addition of a Supplemental Structural Inspection Program for the Cessna Conquest 425 and 441 aircraft. AVMATS acquired tooling for the program from Thunder Aviation Services, Inc., and has slated implementation of the program for May 2009. AVMATS' program will provide customers with cost effective maintenance solutions for the model 425 and 441 aircraft.

AVMATS specializes in light and heavy repair and maintenance of Falcon, Hawker, Sabreliner, Beechcraft, and now Cessna Conquest aircraft. The St. Louis-based company also provides extensive sheet metal and structural services, airframe services, parts support, instruments, interiors and components for all of the aircraft mentioned above. Additionally, AVMATS is a Honeywell Line Service Center for the TFE731 and CFE738 engines. AVMATS maintains a registered ISO9001:2000 Quality Management System and an FAA Certified Repair Station with EASA approval.

For more information on these or any of the services AVMATS provides, please contact Jason Noll at (636) 812-3224.

AVMATS Spirit Adds Falcon 10 and Falcon 20 RVSM Program and Cessna Conquest Supplemental Structural Inspection Program to Capabilities

Chesterfield, MO - April 14, 2009 - AVMATS Spirit, based at Spirit of St. Louis Airport, has acquired Supplemental Type Certificates ST01659LA and ST01699LA from Thunder Aviation Services, Inc. for the Falcon 10 and Falcon 20 aircraft. AVMATS acquired these STC's to compliment their Falcon Program and to better serve their Falcon 10 and Falcon 20 customers.

AVMATS is also announcing an expansion of its capabilities with the addition of a Supplemental Structural Inspection Program for the Cessna Conquest 425 and 441 aircraft. AVMATS acquired tooling for the program from Thunder Aviation Services, Inc., and has slated implementation of the program for May 2009. AVMATS' program will provide customers with cost effective maintenance solutions for the model 425 and 441 aircraft.

AVMATS specializes in light and heavy repair and maintenance of Falcon, Hawker, Sabreliner, Beechcraft, and now Cessna Conquest aircraft. The St. Louis-based company also provides extensive sheet metal and structural services, airframe services, parts support, instruments, interiors and components for all of the aircraft mentioned above. Additionally, AVMATS is a Honeywell Line Service Center for the TFE731 and CFE738 engines. AVMATS maintains a registered ISO9001:2000 Quality Management System and an FAA Certified Repair Station with EASA approval.

For more information on these or any of the services AVMATS provides, please contact Rich Vollmar, Brian Jansen (Falcon) or Don Smith (Cessna Conquest) at (636) 532-2674.

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AVMATS Spirit Adds CFE738 Engine to its Current Honeywell Aerospace Authorized Line Maintenance Service Center

Chesterfield, MO - October 1, 2008 - AVMATS Spirit, based at Spirit of St. Louis Airport, has been awarded a line service center by Honeywell Aerospace for the CFE738 engine. For over 10 years AVMATS has been an authorized line service center for the TFE731 engines and the GTCP36 series APUs. AVMATS sought this authorization to compliment their Falcon Program and to better serve their Falcon 2000 customers.

AVMATS specializes in light and heavy repair and maintenance of Falcon, Hawker, Sabreliner and Beechcraft aircraft. The St. Louis-based company also provides extensive sheet metal and structural services, airframe services, parts support, instruments, interiors and components for all of the aircraft mentioned above. They are ISO9001:2000 assessed and approved, EASA approved and a certified FAA Repair Station.

For more information on these or any of the services AVMATS provides, please contact Rich Vollmar or Joe Schnettler at (636) 532-2674.

Aviation Turbines International, Inc. (ATI) Adds JT15D Engine Overhaul to Capabilities

O'Fallon, MO - June 25, 2009 - Aviation Turbines International, Inc. (ATI), an AVMATS-related company, has added the JT15D Series Engine Overhaul to the Hot Section & Repair Services. On June 12, 2009, ATI's Test Cell was correlated by Pratt & Whitney Canada utilizing the JT15D-5D Engine (rated at 3,045 lbs. of thrust) the highest thrust engine of the JT15D family. ATI will have the ability to perform complete overhaul of the engine along with the accessories such as the Fuel Controls, Bleed Air Valve, Anti-Ice Valve, Motive Flow Valve, Fuel Nozzles, & Fuel Pumps.

"ATI has been overhauling engines since 1991 and is pleased to add the JT15D engine and its components to its list of overhauls. ATI will offer the same high quality and innovative support that our customers have become accustomed to over the last 18 years," says Tom Stanton, Vice President of ATI.

If you would like further information on ATI and our capabilities, please explore our website or call us at (636) 978-5300.

AVMATS Spirit Names Mike Witte Avionics Manager

Chesterfield, MO - October 1, 2008 - AVMATS Spirit has named Mike Witte Avionics Manager. His primary emphasis will be managing all aspects of avionics installations, repairs, maintenance, and customer service.

AVMATS specializes in the repair and maintenance of Falcon, Hawker, Sabreliner and Beechcraft aircraft. The St. Louis-based company also provides airframe and engine services, APU repair/overhaul, avionics installation, instruments, interiors, components, and spare parts for all of the aircraft mentioned above.

Additionally, AVMATS is a recognized Pratt & Whitney JT12 and JT15D, General Electric CJ610/CF700 engine overhaul facility and a Honeywell Authorized TFE731, CFE738 and APU Line Service Center. For more information on these or any of the services AVMATS provides, please contact Rich Vollmar at (636) 812-3236.

AVMATS Spirit Adds APEX Window Modification to Sabreliner Capabilities

Chesterfield, MO - September 15, 2008 - AVMATS Spirit is proud to announce the APEX window modification program for the Sabreliner 40/60/65 aircraft. This modification will save money and time while reducing pilot health risk. Due to the increased cost and failure rates of the Sabreliner aircraft eyebrow and breadbox windows, AVMATS has developed a form fit function aluminum replacement. This modification provides the following benefits:

• Eliminates risk of eyebrow/breadbox window failure
• Eliminates recurring maintenance for eyebrow/breadbox window replacement
• Eliminates downtime due to eyebrow/breadbox window failure
• Reduces overall operating cost
• Improves exterior appearance of aircraft
• Reduces pilot exposure to harmful UV rays
• Reduces pilot fatigue
• Improves cooling for cockpit
• Reduces cockpit glare
• Reduces cockpit noise with Skandia Aerocoustic materials

AVMATS Parts Support Names Dave Holler Vice President

O'Fallon, MO - July 30, 2008 - AVMATS Parts Support has named Dave Holler Vice President, overseeing parts sales and accessories repair and overhaul.

AVMATS Parts Support is a provider of parts and accessories for Falcon, Hawker, Sabreliner and Beechcraft aircraft. Corpair Supply Company, FAA Repair Station SER2, specializes in the repair and overhaul of accessories and components for the above-mentioned aircraft.

Additionally, the St. Louis, Missouri based company provides airframe and engine maintenance services, APU repair/overhaul, avionics installation, instruments, interiors, and related services for all of the aircraft mentioned above.

For more information on these or any of the services AVMATS provides, please contact Dave Holler at (636) 812-3302.

ATI Names Jim Higham Midwest Engine & APU Sales Representative

O'Fallon, MO - July 25, 2008 - Aviation Turbines International, Inc. (ATI), an AVMATS-Related Company, has named Jim Higham their Midwest Engine and APU Sales Representative.

Jim Higham brings with him more than 25 years of maintenance experience on a variety of aircraft including Sabreliners, Hawkers, Citations, Falcons and Gulfstreams, with 16 years as Director of Maintenance between Amana Refrigeration and McLeodUSA.

"I have been a customer of AVMATS/ATI for more than 20 years and always recommended and talked highly of the company. To sell and support AVMATS/ATI is a natural fit and I look forward to introducing customers to our capabilities," said Higham.

ATI is a repair and overhaul facility for the Pratt & Whitney JT12, JT15D, GE CF700 engines and Sundstrand APUs. For more information on these or any of the services ATI provides, please contact Jim Higham at (319) 533-7890.

AVMATS Spirit Names Rick Warren Manager, Technical Services

Chesterfield, MO - July 18, 2008 - AVMATS Spirit has named Rick Warren Manager, Technical Services.

AVMATS specializes in the repair and maintenance of Falcon, Hawker, Sabreliner and Beechcraft aircraft. The St. Louis-based company also provides airframe and engine services, APU repair/overhaul, avionics installation, instruments, interiors, components, and spare parts for all of the aircraft mentioned above.

For more information on these or any of the services AVMATS provides, please contact Rick Warren at (636) 812-3239.

AVMATS Spirit Names Brian Jansen Falcon Program Manager

Chesterfield, MO - July 18, 2008 - AVMATS Spirit has named Brian Jansen Falcon Program Manager. His primary emphasis will be on technical aspects of work scope completion, as well as the day-to-day operational efforts. Jansen brings with him 18 years of maintenance and technical experience, primarily on Falcon series aircraft. Throughout his aviation career, he has held technical and maintenance lead/management positions for companies like Sabreliner Corporation, Jetcorp, Midcoast Aviation, and Weststar Aviation.

AVMATS specializes in the repair and maintenance of Falcon, Hawker, Sabreliner and Beechcraft aircraft. The St. Louis-based company also provides airframe and engine services, APU repair/overhaul, avionics installation, instruments, interiors, components, and spare parts for all of the aircraft mentioned above.

For more information on these or any of the services AVMATS provides, please contact Brian Jansen at (636) 812-3201.

AVMATS Spirit Names Mike Moore Hawker & Beechcraft Program Manager

Chesterfield, MO - July 18, 2008 - AVMATS Spirit has named Mike Moore Hawker & Beechcraft Program Manager. His primary emphasis will be on the technical aspects of work scope completion, as well as the day-to-day operational efforts.

AVMATS specializes in the repair and maintenance of Falcon, Hawker, Sabreliner and Beechcraft aircraft. The St. Louis-based company also provides airframe and engine services, APU repair/overhaul, avionics installation, instruments, interiors, components, and spare parts for all of the aircraft mentioned above.

Additionally, AVMATS is a recognized Pratt & Whitney JT12 and JT15D, General Electric CJ610/CF700 engine overhaul facility and a Honeywell Authorized TFE731 and APU Line Service Center.

For more information on these or any of the services AVMATS provides, please contact Mike Moore at (636) 812-3238.

AVMATS Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence

Chesterfield, MO - March 5, 2008 - AVMATS, headquartered at Spirit of St. Louis Airport, celebrates thirty years in the corporate aviation business this year. A.C. "Butch" Giessman formed AVMATS in 1978 as a source for surplus aircraft parts, pioneering in the concept of purchasing and dismantling airworthy and undamaged corporate aircraft to support the existing fleet of Sabreliners.

Fueled by overwhelming customer acceptance, the years following have produced enormous product diversity and geographical expansion. Accessory and component overhaul capabilities were added with the creation of Corpair Supply Company, Inc., along with the construction and certification of a fully equipped, state of the art instrument shop.

AVMATS constructed three hangars and shop facilities at Spirit of St. Louis Airport to accommodate expansion into maintenance and structural repair services for the Sabreliner, Falcon and Hawker aircraft. They offer a full complement of avionics parts and installation sales featuring Honeywell, Collins, Garmin and Universal dealerships. AVMATS is a Honeywell Authorized TFE731 Engine, Honeywell GTCP 36-100 Series APU and GTCP 36-150 Series APU Line Service Center. They also have the capability to perform hot sections on JT15D Series engines.

Another major milestone was the formation of Aviation Turbines International, Inc. (ATI). In 1991, ATI received FAA certification for Pratt & Whitney JT12 engine overhaul and the conditional inspection and repair of the Sundstrand T-62T-39 and T-62T-40C Series APUs. In addition, ATI performs hot sections and overhauls on Honeywell GTCP 30-92, GTCP 36-100 Series, and GTCP 36-150 Series APUs and is a recognized Pratt & Whitney JT12 and JT15D and General Electric CJ610/CF700 engine overhaul facility.

AVMATS has also gone international with the addition of a facility in Bournemouth, England. The facility in the UK provides APU service & rotable parts support to Europe, Africa, and Asia.

The latest expansion for AVMATS was to MidAmerica Airport (BLV) - Scott AFB in Mascoutah, IL with the development of a 27,000-square-foot FBO. At this facility, AVMATS offers full FBO services and performs maintenance on corporate aircraft. The new corporate terminal offers a pilots lounge, planning area with WSI radar and a computer with Internet access. MidAmerica offers the luxury of a 10,000 ft runway, very light traffic since it is outside the Lambert - St. Louis traffic pattern, and the efficient response of AVMATS personnel to provide the quickest possible turnaround.

In addition, AVMATS is a major subcontractor to the US Navy as well as a prime contractor to the US Army and US Coast Guard.

AVMATS also does work for Mexican and South American military and government agencies.

To date, the AVMATS family of companies occupies more than ten acres, at four physical locations, supporting 46,000 square feet of hangar and attached shops, over 100,000 square feet of warehouse facilities, 20,000 square feet of dedicated component and accessory overhaul space and 42,000 square feet of engine and APU shop space. At these locations, just over 240 people are employed. Resources have been dedicated to staffing the shops with industry leading technicians, skilled and experienced in the repair and overhaul of various engine and flight instruments.

Throughout AVMATS and its subsidiaries, quality, technical accuracy, and competitive pricing have been prioritized by senior management's example. AVMATS is ISO 9001:2000 Registered. The frills and showcase cosmetics adopted by some service organizations have been intentionally avoided, freeing up valuable resources to pursue yet additional areas in the "total aircraft" concept.

AVMATS is a leading provider of aircraft parts for Sabreliner, Hawker, Falcon, Gulfstream, Jetstar, Learjet and Citation aircraft. They have grown substantially since 1978, expanding from parts sales into maintenance, interiors, accessory repair/overhaul, instrument repair, avionics repairs and installations, major airframe repair, modifications or inspections, engine services, APU repair/overhaul and more.

For more information about AVMATS please visit our website at www.avmats.com or call us at (636) 532-2674.

AVMATS Marks 30 Years in Aviation with Customer Appreciation Party with Former Kansas City Chiefs Football Player Louie Aguiar

Chesterfield, MO - May 15, 2008 - AVMATS marked its 30 years in aviation with an appreciation party for customers in Kansas City, MO on April 29th. The event was held at the Airline History Museum at the Kansas City Downtown Airport. Attendees and their families not only had the opportunity to tour the museum and aircraft but also to meet with former Kansas City Chiefs football player Louie Aguiar and get a signed football and picture to take home. Pictured below is John Solito from Waddell & Reed with his two sons and Louie Aguiar. The event is just one of several that will be held in different cities around the country with the final celebration at AVMATS' headquarters at Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield, MO.

A.C. "Butch" Giessman formed AVMATS in 1978 as a source for surplus aircraft parts, pioneering in the concept of purchasing and dismantling airworthy and undamaged corporate aircraft to support the existing fleet of Sabreliners. Fueled by overwhelming customer acceptance, the years following have produced enormous product diversity and geographical expansion.

AVMATS specializes in the repair and maintenance of Falcon, Hawker, Sabreliner and Beechcraft aircraft. They provide airframe and engine services, APU repair/overhaul, interior refurbishments, avionics installation, instruments, components, and spare parts for the above-mentioned aircraft. AVMATS is a recognized Pratt & Whitney JT12 and JT15D, General Electric CJ610/CF700 engine overhaul facility and a Honeywell Authorized TFE731 and APU Line Service Center.

In addition, AVMATS is a major subcontractor to the US Navy as well as a prime contractor to the US Army and US Coast Guard. They also do work for Mexican and South American military and government agencies.

To date, the AVMATS family of companies occupies more than ten acres, at four physical locations, supporting 46,000 square feet of hangar and attached shops, over 100,000 square feet of warehouse facilities, 20,000 square feet of dedicated component and accessory overhaul space and 42,000 square feet of engine and APU shop space. At these locations, just over 240 people are employed. Resources have been dedicated to staffing the shops with industry leading technicians, skilled and experienced in the repair and overhaul of various engine and flight instruments. Decades of experience and meticulous customer service add to our prominent position among the aviation companies in the US.

With locations at Spirit of St. Louis Airport (SUS), O'Fallon, Missouri, MidAmerica Airport (BLV) and Bournemouth, England, AVMATS is committed to guiding you through all of your aviation needs. After 30 years of conducting business primarily on referrals and repeat customers, it's clear how building these lifelong relationships is imperative to AVMATS' success.

AVMATS Spirit Names Kim Ramler Regional Sales Manager

Chesterfield, MO - February 1, 2008 - AVMATS Spirit has named Kim Ramler one of their new Regional Sales Managers. Her primary emphasis will be on aviation maintenance sales, but will include all other capabilities of AVMATS' family of companies. Her region includes Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and eastern Texas.

"AVMATS is an exceptional company that has tremendous growth potential. It stems from treating the customer right and maintaining a highly experienced service staff for our customer's aircraft. I am eager to get on the road and represent them," said Ramler.

AVMATS specializes in the repair and maintenance of Falcon 10s, 20s, 50s, 900s, and 2000s, Hawkers, Sabreliners and Beechcrafts. The St. Louis-based company also provides airframe and engine services, APU repair/overhaul, avionics installation, instruments, interiors, components, and spare parts for all of the aircraft mentioned above.

Additionally, AVMATS is a recognized Pratt & Whitney JT12 and JT15D, General Electric CJ610/CF700 engine overhaul facility and a Honeywell Authorized TFE731 and APU Line Service Center.

For more information on these or any of the services AVMATS provides, please contact Kim Ramler at (314) 565-0418.

Corpair Supply Company, Inc. Adds Falcon Filter Testing to Capabilities

O'Fallon, MO - October 4, 2006 - Corpair, the component arm of AVMATS, now has the capability to clean, bubble point and flow check the Falcon Hydraulic Filters due at the scheduled maintenance periods. We have a complete set of exchange filters for Falcon 10, 20, 50 and 2000 aircraft. If you would like further information on AVMATS and our capabilities, please feel free to contact us at 636.532.2674 or continue checking our website.

AVMATS and LoPresti Solve the Hawker 700 Lighting Problem

Vero Beach, FL - June, 13 2006 - AVMATS, one of the pioneers in providing alternatives for the support and maintenance of corporate aircraft has combined forces with LoPresti aviation, the world's leading provider of aviation PERFORMANCE solutions, to deliver LoPresti Boom Beams to Hawker 700 Series ‘Legacy' aircraft.

LoPresti Boom Beams are standard on every Cirrus Design, Adam Aircraft and Lancair aircraft and are a factory standard option on the Hawker 800 series. "The Boom Beam fixes a critical business issue on the Hawker 800 series" said Todd Lohenry, Business Development Manager for LoPresti Aviation "our lighting is warranted for 5 years or 5,000 hours and is guaranteed never to burn through a Hawker lens cover - the surface temperature on our lights is less than 40 degrees above ambient temperature." This one feature alone eliminates a huge source of headaches for Hawker owners and pilots, but LoPresti Boom Beams also deliver 1.1 million candela on landing - over 3 times the available light of stock Hawker lighting.

While LoPresti owns the STC, Boom Beams for the 700 series are only available through AVMATS. AVMATS and LoPresti have entered into this exclusive agreement to provide a cost effective alternative for a state of the art upgrade to the 700 series aircraft. "We're thrilled to be working with LoPresti and to be the sole source for the installation of Boom Beams for the 700 series" said Kevin Malutinok, Director of Business Development for AVMATS, "The benefits of the Boom Beam are well known to Hawker pilots and we're happy to be the firm providing them to legacy Hawker owners." AVMATS believes that in many instances, installation of the Boom Beam could be coordinated with scheduled maintenance without additional down time. Depending on demand, additional STC's may be sought for earlier model Hawkers.

AVMATS specializes in the repair and maintenance of the entire Hawker series, Falcons and Sabreliners. The St. Louis-based company also provides airframe and engine services, APU repair/overhaul, avionics installation, instruments, interiors, components, and parts for various aircraft. AVMATS is a Honeywell Authorized TFE 731 and APU Line Service Center. For more information on these or any of the services that AVMATS provides, visit us on the web at www.avmats.com or call us at (636) 532-2674.

With certifications on over 220 different aircraft affecting over 72,000 models LoPresti is the industry leader in HID lighting for aviation and has installed thousands of aftermarket kits. Roy LoPresti was responsible for the design and manufacture of more successful airplanes than any designer in aviation history. Mooney, Grumman, Beech, Piper, each company laying claim for a time to producing the works of his creative mind. In 1991, the legendary engineer formed LoPresti Speed Merchants, located in Vero Beach, Florida. With more than 40 Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) and Parts Manufacturing Authorizations (PMAs), plus patents and copyrights, LoPresti Aviation leads the way in performance and innovation time and again.

Todd Lohenry
LoPresti Aviation
(920) 569-6538
(920) 482-5666
todd@loprestiaviation.com
www.speedmods.com

AVMATS Enters Beechcraft/Hawker 400XP Market

Chesterfield, MO -2005 - AVMATS, located at Spirit of St. Louis Airport, has recently expanded its maintenance capabilities to include the Beechcraft series of aircraft. With a strong reputation as one of the most focused maintenance organizations of older aircraft in the country and with over 25 years of experience in heavy maintenance, sheet metal, avionics, engines, APUs, interiors and modifications, AVMATS is committed to supporting the Beechcraft fleet. AVMATS has made a substantial investment in training and professional facilties to support this program. If you would like further information on AVMATS and our capabilities, please feel free to contact us at 636.532.2674 or continue checking out our website.

AVMATS Team Awarded $216.7 Million Navy Support Contract

Chesterfield, MO - October 1, 2004 - Aviation Material and Technical Support (AVMATS) has announced that the L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace (L-3 Vertex) / AVMATS Team has been awarded a one-year, $47 million contract to provide Contractor Logistics Support and operation of the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) for Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). With the exercise of four, one-year option periods, the total contract value is $216.7 million.

AVMATS will provide depot-level (heavy) aircraft maintenance, depot-level engine inspection, repair, and overhaul service, aircraft strip and paint, and supply parts logistics and overhaul services supporting the T-39N/G Aircraft used in the Undergraduate Military Flight Officer Training System (UMFOTS) program. Work will be performed at AVMATS MidAmerica Airport Facilities in Mascoutah, Illinois and AVMATS Engine and Component Overhaul Facilities in O'Fallon, Missouri.

"We are excited about teaming with a dynamic company like L-3 Vertex in support of the U.S. Navy," said A.C. "Butch" Giessman, president of AVMATS. "We look forward to working with L-3 Vertex to provide the support necessary to sustain this legendary aircraft platform."

AVMATS is a privately held small business, headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri, and has 200 employees working at locations in Missouri, Illinois and Bournemouth, England. AVMATS specializes in the repair and maintenance of Sabreliner, Falcon, Hawker and other corporate jet aircraft. The company also provides airframe and engine services, APU repair/overhaul, avionics installation, instruments, interiors, accessories, components, and spare parts for all business class aircraft.

Additionally, the company is a recognized Pratt & Whitney JT-12, General Electric CJ610/CF700 engine overhaul facility and a Honeywell Authorized TFE731 and APU Line Service Center.