Airline Services Ltd continues expansion with the appointment of a new Regional Sales Manager:

Wednesday 27th April 2011

Airline Services Ltd (ASL), a leading provider in the field of cabin interior care, maintenance and presentation services is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Regional Sales Manager. Geoff Cowper will join the company's sales and commercial team in May to support its growing business in international markets. Geoff will be responsible for overseeing existing customers and developing new business in various territories including India and the Far-East. He will report to Dan Hepworth, Group Sales and Marketing Director.

Geoff brings more than 30 years' professional aviation experience to the role with particular expertise in sales, customer relations and commercial management. Most recently, he held the position of Aftermarket Sales and Account Manager at B/E Aerospace where he was responsible for key accounts including major international airlines and MRO organisations. In this role, Geoff achieved significant sales growth, developed and implemented specific stocking and care package models and project-managed major upgrade and mod programmes on behalf of customers.

Prior to B/E Aerospace, Geoff gained highly relevant experience with management and supervisory posts in commercial roles at major aerospace organisations including DARA, BHW Hampson and BAE Systems.

Headquartered at Manchester Airport, UK, Airline Services Ltd has been established for more than 25 years and uniquely provides an unparalleled range of support services to the airline industry with expertise in aircraft presentation and ramp services, aircraft interiors and engineering services, in flight entertainment, soft furnishing and cabin interior solutions. ASL is also the UK's largest provider of de-icing and exterior wash services with over 50 domestic and international carriers across ten of the UK's major airports.

By combining EASA Part 145, Part 21 J and Part 21 G approvals to good effect and consistently providing a high quality service, investing in technology and innovating its service offering, Airline Services Ltd is a respected and preferred supplier to the aviation industry.

Airline Services Ltd and Airline Services Components are exhibiting at Airline Purchasing and Maintenance Expo during 4-5 May at London's Olympia, stands F21 and M22.

Airline Services Ltd (ASL) is part of the independently owned Airline Services Group. The organisation has five main divisions:

Aircraft Interior Engineering and Workshop activities - EASA Part 145 repair and overhaul of seats, avionic, galley and IFE equipment, EASA Part 21 J and G Design and Manufacture.

IFE Products and Services - HD-ready, LCD Screens, Digital Servers, Management of IFE retro-fit programs, On-Wing IFE Support.

Aviation Textiles - design, development, manufacture, supply and fit of seat covers, curtains, and related accessories.

Ramp Operations - de-icing, interior and exterior cleaning, carpet fitting, presentation and laundry at ten UK airports.

Rotable Component Support - through sister company Airline Services Components (ASC), based at London-Gatwick, specialises in the supply and management of rotable components including Wheels and Brakes on the basis of exchange, loan, lease or sale agreements, as well as repair management and PBH / CPAL agreements.

In July 2010 Airline Services Group entered the Sunday Times' International Track 100 league table of the top 100 private firms which spotlights UK businesses with the fastest growing international sales. For more information on Airline Services Ltd see www.airline-services.com