Chris Kilgour, CEO of Maine-based C&L Aerospace made business publication Maine Biz’s 2013 Next List naming ten people shaping the future of Maine’s economy. “This is quite an unexpected honor,” said Kilgour. “Honestly, flattering. But I really have to credit the entire team at C&L here in Maine and in Europe and Australia.” C&L Aviation […]
New Contract to Manage REX Inventory
August 15, 2013In mid-July 2013, C&L Aerospace LLC (C&L), contracted with Regional Express Holdings Limited (REX) to store and market Saab 340 parts, tooling and ground support equipment purchased by REX from Pinnacle Airlines. C&L has relocated the inventory to their Warehouse at their Headquarters in Bangor, Maine (USA). “This inventory was used to support over 80 […]
C&L Acquires a Second Hawker 800
August 2, 2013C&L Aerospace announced today that it has acquired its second Hawker 800 aircraft, furthering its commitment to Hawker CRO support. Over the past 12 months the company has invested heavily in the Hawker market and continues its steady progress toward becoming the preferred vendor to Hawker operators and MRO facilities. “This aircraft will be dismantled […]
C&L Announces Purchase of Three Saab 340s
July 30, 2013C&L Aerospace announced today that it has purchased an additional 3 Saab 340 aircraft for partout. The two A models and one B model are parked at Lanseria Airport in South Africa and will be parted out on site by a C&L crew. The parts will be transported back to C&L’s Bangor MRO facility for […]
$5 Million Facility Expansion; 50-70 Additional Jobs expected
July 17, 2013C&L Aerospace, an industry leader in regional carrier repair, maintenance, parts support, and aircraft management services, announced today the approval of financial backing for a $5 million facility expansion. The expansion is expected to create an additional 50-70 full time jobs at the maintenance facility in Bangor, Maine. Plans will include $1.8 million for upgrading […]
C&L Aero Purchases Saab 340B for Teardown
June 10, 2013C&L Aerospace announced today the purchase of a Saab 340B msn 249 which was formerly operated by Colgan Airlines, Inc. “This aircraft is not in a condition that would allow it to continue operating in the air so we will be utilizing the parts from this aircraft to keep other aircraft flying. Our experienced team […]
Saab 340B on Lease with Lakeshore Express
April 30, 2013C&L Aerospace announced today it had brokered a lease agreement between a charter airline Lakeshore Express and Finnish regional aircraft leasing specialist Alandia Air AB. C&L sold the Saab 340B msn 220 in October 2012 to Alandia who purchased the aircraft to add to their existing portfolio of leased aircraft with intentions to lease out […]
Martin Cooper Joins C&L as Senior VP
April 29, 2013C&L Aerospace, an industry leader in regional carrier repair, maintenance, part support, and financing services, announced today the addition of Martin Cooper as its new Senior Vice President of Sales. Martin brings over 30 years of experience in the aviation parts marketplace. Martin’s depth of experience extends across all sectors of aviation support platforms from […]
Fred Dibble Joins C&L as Senior VP
April 17, 2013C&L Aerospace, an industry leader in regional carrier repair, maintenance, parts support, and financing services, announced today the addition of Frederick Dibble as its new Senior Vice President of Business Development. Dibble brings more than 30 years of experience in aviation engineering, manufacturing, and sales of regional airliners. He was involved in the design, production, […]
C&L Aero Sells Two Additional Saab 340B Aircraft
April 1, 2013C&L Aerospace announced today the sale of two Saab 340B aircraft (msn 340B-346 and 340B-220) to Alandia Air AB. These aircraft were formerly operated with Colgan Airlines, Inc (Colgan Ailines owned by Pinnacle Airlines). C&L brokered the deal between Pinnacle and Alandia. C&L continues to provide Saab 340 customers around the world with high quality […]
C&L Aero Purchases Beechcraft 1900C
December 20, 2012In a mid-August transaction C&L Aerospace (C&L) announces the purchase of a Beechcraft 1900C aircraft (msn UC-50). The aircraft was purchased from Thomas Aviation Services, LLC and was physically located in South Africa. “This aircraft will be another teardown project to support existing and new customers operating the Beech 1900.” said Kilgour, CEO and owner […]
C&L Aero Signs Exclusive Marketing Contract for Colgan Aircraft
September 28, 2012C&L Aerospace announced today their agreement to provide aircraft remarketing and management services to Pinnacle Airlines, Inc. C&L has signed an exclusive contract to market and sell the 23 Saab 340 aircraft once operated by Colgan Airlines, Inc throughout the world. “I believe C&L is the ideal company to oversee the placement of these aircraft,” […]
C&L Aero Purchases First Hawker 800A
August 20, 2012In a mid-August transaction C&L Aerospace (C&L) announces the purchase of its first Hawker 800A aircraft (msn 258034). With this purchase C&L has now opened the door to its newest line of business expanding into the Corporate Jet industry. “This aircraft will be part of a teardown project to partout for customers in the Hawker […]
C&L Aero Brokers Sale of Saab 340B
September 9, 2011Australian-owned C&L Aerospace (C&L) announced the recent sale of a Saab 340B in a deal brokered by CEO and owner Chris Kilgour for Finnish regional leasing specialist Alandia Air AB. The aircraft was purchased by AirLink International and will be operated by South Airlines, a regional airline based in Odessa Ukraine which serves the Eastern […]
C&L Aero & Alandia Air Announce SaaB 340A Deal
July 12, 2011Australian-owned C&L Aerospace (C&L) announced the recent sale of a Saab 340A in a deal brokered by Jameel Wazir, Vice President of Sales, for Finnish regional leasing specialist Alandia Air AB. The aircraft was purchased by CiTylinK (CTK Network Aviation), a regional airline operating out of Accra, Ghana. “Having done a number of business deals […]