GA Telesis strengthens its position in the global aviation maintenance sector through a multi-year supply agreement with a major aerospace manufacturer and strategic acquisitions, enhancing its OEM-quality repair capabilities and operational resilience.
GA Telesis, LLC, through its Component Repair Group Southeast (CRGSE) division, has reinforced its position in the global aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sector by signing a multi-year supply agreement with a major aerospace manufacturer. This contract ensures a steady supply of factory-new proprietary components, including high-demand fuel equipment, aimed at powering CRGSE’s worldwide MRO operations. The agreement is a significant strategic element within the GA Telesis Ecosystem™, an interconnected platform delivering comprehensive aviation solutions to airlines, lessors, and operators. It promises OEM-quality repairs characterised by reliability, competitive pricing, and expedited turnaround times, enhancing both operational agility and cost-efficiency for GA Telesis’ customers.
Pastor Lopez, President of MRO Services at GA Telesis, emphasised the broader significance of the deal, stating that it serves not merely as a supply contract but as a “strategic enabler” that guarantees material availability and price stability. This approach is crucial in helping customers maintain fleet operations and control cost per available seat mile (CASM). The deal also allows GA Telesis to compete more effectively with non-OEM equivalents while improving delivery performance and planning visibility across multiple commercial and regional aircraft platforms. Importantly, the agreement includes provisions to handle urgent Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations, reinforcing the company’s reputation for rapid, reliable responsiveness.
This partnership aligns tightly with GA Telesis’ aggressive global growth plan and its mission to transform the aviation aftermarket through an integrated ecosystem combining MRO Services, Component Solutions, Engine Services, Leasing and Finance, and Digital Innovation. The company’s OEM Parts Only Philosophy ensures that repairs are performed using genuine OEM-approved materials underpinned by multiple OEM material service agreements. This contributes directly to reduced operator cost of ownership, improved fleet availability, and enhanced value creation for customers.
This multi-year supply agreement complements GA Telesis’ existing OEM partnerships, including a notable extended agreement with Honeywell signed in 2021, which runs through 2028. This extension incorporated additional part numbers, allowing GA Telesis to act as a channel customer for Honeywell, delivering genuine OEM material at PMA equivalent costs. The partnership with Honeywell has further deepened; in 2023, GA Telesis was appointed a Global Distributor for Honeywell’s Finished Goods Inventory (FGI), a move designed to enhance inventory availability, customer experience, and reduce lead times on all aircraft platforms where Honeywell has content. These developments reflect GA Telesis’ broader OEM alignment strategy and commitment to providing competitive, genuine OEM-approved repairs.
Moreover, GA Telesis has established fruitful collaborations with other aerospace entities, including a multi-million dollar SMARTSupport® agreement with Meggitt PLC for engine component repair services on CFM56 and V2500 platforms. This partnership supports GA Telesis’ Component Solutions Group with aircraft teardown operations, asset management, and flight hour programmes, further securing OEM quality components over the entire product lifecycle.
In April 2025, GA Telesis expanded its MRO capabilities significantly by acquiring AAR CORP.’s Landing Gear Overhaul and Wheels & Brakes business units. This strategic acquisition, now operating under GA Telesis Landing Gear Services, makes the company the largest independent landing gear MRO provider in the Americas, underpinning its competitive edge across commercial and military aircraft segments.
GA Telesis continues to prioritise operational excellence through lean processes and waste elimination, delivering direct cost savings to customers while maintaining high service levels. The company’s technical expertise and real-time customer support remain key differentiators in the competitive aviation aftermarket. By integrating strong OEM partnerships, robust supply agreements, and strategic acquisitions, GA Telesis is cultivating a resilient and responsive MRO ecosystem designed to meet the evolving needs of the global airline industry with unmatched efficiency and value.
Source: Noah Wire Services
