Airline Services Ltd appoints Head of Sales.

Wednesday 8th June 2011

Customer Services & Business Development for new Component Repair Business.

Airline Services Ltd (ASL), headquartered in Manchester, UK, has appointed Chris Hoy as Head of Sales, Customer Services & Business Development, for its newly formed Aircraft Component Repair division based at Stansted Airport. Chris joins the company from SR Technics where he was Sales Director - Component Maintenance, with responsibility for attaining the company's component maintenance budget. Chris Hoy brings over 35 years experience in the component maintenance business having worked previously for a number of companies including FLS Aerospace, ATEL, Qualitair and Flightspares in the area of component maintenance and parts trading.

Chris joins ASL at a time when the company is rapidly expanding its portfolio of services and its customer base, as highlighted by the move into component repair. Chris reports directly to Dan Hepworth, Group Director Sales and Marketing and is responsible for developing all business for the privately-owned company's new component repair division.

"The expansion into component repair is a natural progression for the Airline Services Group, complementing our interiors business and our rotable management business ASC. The closure of SR Technics Stansted facility left a gap in capacity and capability in the UK market that we aim to fill" said Airline Services CEO Bryan Bodek "Chris Hoy was an obvious choice to help build this part of the business. His long-standing relationships and industry knowledge will help to expand and develop our service offering to the stockists, traders, MRO's, leasing companies and airlines."

"In this business people look for partners they can trust," said Chris Hoy. "And in ASL, our customers know they can rely on a reputation for quality, performance, reliability and integrity. I look forward to being part of the company's ongoing success."

ASL already provides a unique and unparalleled range of products and services in aircraft presentation and cabin interiors. By consistently providing a high quality service, innovating its service offering and investing in technology, Airline Services has developed become a respected and preferred supplier to the aviation industry. ASL's sister company ASC is a specialist in supply and management of rotable components.

Airline Services Group provides products and services to more than 100 airlines, MRO's, leasing companies and aviation businesses internationally, including major names such as easyJet, TUI, Thomas Cook, bmi, SAS, Emirates, Turkish Technics, ILFC, Continental and Air France and has operating bases at 11 UK airports.

The group comprises five main divisions - Interiors Engineering, Workshop and Manufacturing (EASA Part 145 repair and overhaul of seats, avionic, galley and IFE equipment, sidewall panels, EASA Part 21 Design, Certification and Manufacture, Airline Services own range of IFE equipment); Ramp Operations (de-icing, interior and exterior cleaning, cabin maintenance and presentation and laundry); Aviation Textiles design, manufacture, supply and fit of seat covers, curtains, carpets and related accessories; Aircraft Component Repair - component MRO services for avionics, hydraulics, safety equipment, structures, galley and interior trim items based at London-Stansted; Rotable Component Support.

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 power by hour, cost per landing, exchange, loan, lease or sale agreements, as well as repair management.I

In 2010 Airline Services Group entered the Sunday Times' International Fast Track 100 league table of the top 100 private firms with the fastest growing international sales.

www.airline-services.com