C&L Aviation Group is pleased to announce the opening of a new satellite office in Miami, Florida to serve Latin American Airlines, Military, and Corporate Operators. The office will be managed by C&L’s Director of Business Development for Latin America, Carlos Ordonez. The new location will focus on regional and corporate aircraft sales, engines, and […]
C&L Engine Solutions specializes in corporate and commercial engine transactions C&L Aviation Group is pleased to announce that Tim Brecher, formerly of GE Aviation Materials, has joined the company as President of C&L Engine Solutions. C&L Engine Solutions specializes in large and small corporate and commercial engine transitions. Including trading, leasing, and acquisition of assets. […]
C&L to provide MRO services to Regional Operator C&L Aviation Group has signed a 3-year Aircraft Maintenance Support Agreement with Elite Airways to perform aircraft heavy maintenance services on their fleet CRJ 100, 200 and 700 aircraft. These services will include heavy checks, aircraft painting, interior refurbishment, and other maintenance support responsibilities. C&L is a […]
If there was just one piece of advice we could give Beechjet owners about the ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) component of the FAA’s NextGen (Next Generation Air Transportation System) mandates for 2020, it would be this: Make your transition now (See Number 1 below). But in fact, there are many more questions, myths and misunderstandings […]
C&L to offer aircraft sales, parts, and MRO service to Latin American Airlines, Military, and Corporate Operators. C&L Aerospace announced today that Carlos Ordonez, former VP of Sales for Aeronautical Investments, has joined the company as Director of Business Development for Latin America. Ordonez has two decades of aerospace experience in the Latin […]
C&L Aviation Group has renewed its 3-year Aircraft Maintenance Support Agreement with PenAir to perform the aircraft maintenance requirements on their fleet of Saab 340 aircraft. The contract includes heavy checks, aircraft painting, component repair, interior refurbishment, and other aircraft maintenance support services. C&L is a global aviation services and aftermarket-support provider for regional and […]
When it’s time to bring your aircraft in and have work done at an MRO, there are few things besides “safety” and “quality” that are more precious than “saving time” and “saving money.” You want your aircraft returned to you in the most efficient and economical way possible so that you can get on with […]
When it comes to aircraft interiors, it’s all in the details. Unfortunately, sometimes, in an effort to be fast, those details are overlooked. Fast, incomplete work that overlooks details not only looks bad, it can compromise the durability of the interior, too. Here are 5 ways to know if your upholstery work is a quality […]
Watch as the C&L Aviation Group Aircraft Painting Team beautifully refinishes this CRJ 700 with a complete custom paint job for a corporate customer. The corporate jet painting process begins first by stripping the old coat of paint. Once the stripper has been cleared, sanding and washing begin. The team applies coats of primer, including […]
March Madness means FREE Hawker Aircraft TKS Panel checks We at C&L have a unique offer for you. We are currently offering FREE flow/leak checks and visual inspections of Hawker 800 and higher series TKS panels now through the end of April. If the panel passes flow/leak check and visual inspection, you will receive it back with […]
C&L is pleased to announce that Robert Brega has joined the company as Regional Sales Manager. Brega will assist C&L’s corporate aircraft customers with maintenance packages and schedules that fit their needs and budget. Brega, previously a Northeast Regional Manager at Duncan Aviation, has more than 17 years of experience in MRO management. He began […]
Our aircraft interiors department, led by Interiors Manager Nick Heckerman, refurbished this Beechjet 400A with stunning results. The original interior was bland and outdated. So, first, our shop created custom cabinetry and trim with a modern feel. Next, the upholstery department designed and hand-stitched custom, leather seats for the aircraft interior. They also reupholstered the […]
Four Benefits of Working with a Mid-Size, Specialty MRO Regional aircraft operators using large MROs for routine maintenance and overhauls have similar complaints: Our project was lost in the shuffle. We felt like we were just a number to them. We didn’t have direct contact with someone close to our aircraft on the shop floor […]
Hawker Wi-Fi You already know that in-flight connectivity adds to the travel experience in your Hawker. It keeps you connected with work and family, and it allows you to enjoy entertainment as well. But having the technology for in-flight connectivity can also help make your Hawker more attractive in the charter market and more profitable […]
C&L continues its global expansion with the recent hire of Juraj Pikna, who will be based in Prague, Czech Republic, and will cover the European, Russian and African markets. Pikna comes to C&L with a wide range of training in the aviation industry – air traffic control, MRO for regional and commercial aircraft, sales and […]
If there was just one piece of advice we could give about the ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) component of the FAA’s NextGen (Next Generation Air Transportation System) mandates for 2020, it would be this: Make plans for your transition now (See Number 1 below). But in fact, there are many more questions, myths and misunderstandings […]
(Bangor, Maine, USA) C&L Aerospace continues its commitment to global coverage and support with the recent hire of Tim Bueschen, who joins C&L’s Bangor, Maine, office to cover the Southern US, Caribbean Central and South American regions. Bueschen has 22-years of experience in the spares industry. Most recently, he was Regional Sales Manager for Bombardier […]
“Quality parts” begins the moment an item enters the warehouse, whether by aircraft teardown, repairs or intake of stock. It continues as each item is evaluated, photographed and uploaded, with its documents, for buyer inspection. But for customers, the end result – a high-quality part arriving in excellent condition – is the only tangible part […]
Chris Kilgour, CEO of C&L Aviation Group, along with his team of corporate aviation professionals had a lot of fun at and leading up to, the 2016 NBAA conference in Orlando, FL. And we know what you all are thinking, and no, no one was hurt in the making of our videos. Did you miss […]
Yes, we were kidding about the auto-correct error, but as anyone who attended NBAA ’16 knows, we were serious about the basketball court, basketballs, and Orlando Magic Dance Team. Many have stopped by our booth to let us know how much they have enjoyed our video series and the entire marketing theme for this year’s NBAA […]
You don’t assemble a Dream Team and bring a basketball court to a conference… …without inviting some cheerleaders, too. On Day 2 of the NBAA in Orlando, come by Booth 3424 for a meet and greet with Nicole F., Victoria R., Victoria Q., Nikki and Desiree, members of the Orlando Magic Dance Team. They will be […]
Still thinking that he’s NBA-bound, our CEO Chris Kilgour built a team of corporate aviation all stars to bring with him. Now it’s time to show off the team logo and head to Orlando. But will the “Dream Team” ever break the news to Chris that it’s the NBA-A? Did you miss the first 2 […]
After mistakenly thinking he’s going to the NBA, our CEO is now putting together his team. Watch as Chris recruits the best in corporate aviation for his NBA(A) Dream Team.
You have just 3 days at the NBAA convention, which includes more than 27,000 industry professionals. Here’s how to maximize your time, cut through the clutter, and make the most of your trip. Determine your goals What do you really want to achieve at the show? If your […]
Chris Kilgour, CEO of C&L Aviation Group, along with his team of corporate aviation professionals, are heading to the 2016 NBAA conference in Orlando, FL. But you won’t believe the mix up that happened along the way.
It’s not unusual for us to give tours of our Bangor, Maine, headquarters. This week, however, we had a guest who can hardly be described as “ordinary.” Rachel St. Louis of Machias, Maine, is half-way to completing her first plane, a Bush Cat Light Sport. If you think that is an incredible feat, consider this: […]
C&L Aviation Group is excited to participate in the NBAA Regional Forum in White Plains, NY, September 15th, at the Westchester County Airport (HPN). This NBAA event brings current and prospective business aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, customers and other industry personnel together for one day of exhibits, static displays, and educational sessions. “We are excited to be […]
Plans include adding a 40,000 sq. ft. hangar, facility upgrades, and 100 more jobs. BANGOR, Maine – C&L is pleased to announce a new, $3-million-dollar expansion to its facility in Bangor. The project, supported in part by a $1.2 million grant from the United States Economic Development Administration that was recently awarded to the […]
C&L completed this month a one-of-a-kind heritage livery on a Piedmont Dash-8 (Piedmont 837, N837EX) that was presented to Piedmont CEO Steven Farrow at his retirement. The aircraft, operated by Piedmont Airlines, Inc., will fly under American Eagle, a regional airline and wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines group. Bringing back the old Piedmont logo […]
Bill Johnson has joined C&L Aviation Group, a global MRO provider, in the position of MRO Sales for Corporate Aircraft. Johnson’s years of experience in the business aviation industry span all aspects of MRO sales, including aircraft interiors, paint, maintenance and avionics. In his new role, Johnson will help expand C&L’s service capabilities for corporate […]
