Regional

C&L Becomes Michelin Tire Alliance Partner

Michelin Tire

(Bangor, Maine, USA) C&L Aerospace is proud to announce that it has been appointed a sales and service center under the Michelin Alliance Partner Program. Aside from warehousing Michelin’s full line of tires for regional and business jet aircraft at their three stocking locations, C&L Aviation Services will provide tire and installation services at their […]

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C&L Moves into Larger Aircraft Market with CRJ 700

Aircraft Technician working on Air Stairs

A CRJ 700 currently in C&L’s hangar for heavy checks, modifications and painting marks the company’s next phase of growth into the larger aircraft market. Already known throughout the aviation industry for its service to Saab 340s, Dash 8s, and, more recently, CRJ 200s, C&L’s $5-million expansion last year has allowed the company to apply […]

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Jarmila Kotkova Joins C&L as Regional Sales Manager, European Region

Jarmila Kotkova

C&L Aerospace, a leading supplier of parts and services to the regional airline industry worldwide, has hired Jarmila Kotkova, a seasoned sales strategist, as its Regional Sales Manager for Europe. Kotkova has more than 16 years of experience in logistics, maintenance and parts support in the European regional airline market. “With our increasing level of […]

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Matt Eaton Joins C&L as Senior VP of MRO Marketing & Sales

Matt Eaton

C&L Aerospace has hired Matt Eaton, a proven leader in the industry, as Senior Vice President of MRO Marketing and Sales. Eaton has more than 30 years of experience in Commercial and General Aviation and will focus on business development for maintenance, interior and painting at C&L. During ten years at Flightstar in Jacksonville, Florida, […]

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C&L Celebrates Grand Opening of $5-Million Expansion

Grand Opening at C&L Aviation Group

C&L Aerospace, a global, $30-million aircraft parts and maintenance company located in Bangor, Maine, celebrated the Grand Opening of its $5-million expansion at Bangor International Airport on Thursday. A ribbon-cutting ceremony, courtesy of the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce, and remarks from local and state dignitaries were followed by a reception and tours of the […]

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Sen. Angus King Congratulates C&L on Grand Opening

Senator Angus King

Sen. Angus King does his best Australian accent as he congratulates CEO Chris Kilgour, a native New Zealander, on C&L’s Grand Opening. “To me, this project is a great example of partnership [and working] together to create great results for everyone.” – Sen. King See the full video here: http://youtu.be/_r8gUyuOxrw

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Senator Susan Collins Congratulates C&L on Grand Opening

Senator Susan Collins

U.S. Senator Susan Collins (Maine) sends her congratulations to C&L Aerospace on its upcoming Grand Opening of the new, $5-million expansion at Bangor International Airport. “The experience and expertise of [C&L’s technicians] have helped make this company an industry leader.” – Sen. Collins See the full video message here: http://youtu.be/4LgCXatT4Uk

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C&L Expands Commercial Airline Offerings with Dynamo Distribution Agreement

Aircraft Engines

C&L Aerospace has entered into a distribution agreement with Dynamo Aviation, a manufacturer of FAA/PMA and DER repairs of EGT engine harnesses and a manufacturer of FAA/PMA water-heater systems. These commercial aviation product lines expand C&L’s offerings of engine parts and expendables into that market segment. “We are pleased to be associated with such a […]

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C&L CEO Presents to Global Audience at Saab Conference

Chris Kilgour presents at Global Audience at Saab Conference

C&L Aviation Group CEO Chris Kilgour was a featured presenter at the 2014 Saab 340 & 2000 Global Operators Conference held in Linkoping, Sweden, May 19-23. C&L was a Platinum Sponsor for the conference. (See C&L’s Saab 340 support capabilities here) Kilgour’s presentation began with the premier of C&L’s new video, This is C&L Aerospace, […]

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C&L Expands Distribution of Barry Controls Engine Mounts

Beech 1900D

C&L Aerospace, through a partnership with Barry Controls, has expanded its distributorship of vibration isolation engine mounts to include two new airframes, the Beech 1900C /D and the Twin Otter Dash 6. C&L has been an authorized distributor and stockist for a range of Barry Controls parts for the Saab 340 aircraft since 2009. “Many […]

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Smiley Joins C&L as Communications Manager

Sarah Smiley

Sarah Smiley, hired this month to manage C&L Aerospace’s media relations, has a master’s degree in communications and has worked in the newspaper and publishing industry for 14 years. Her newspaper column is syndicated weekly across the country, and she has been a guest on news programs like CNN Live, MSNBC and Fox News, as […]

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C&L Aerospace & Rockton Purchase 14 Saab 340Bs

Saab 340B

C&L Aerospace and Rockton, through a joint venture, have purchased 14 Saab 340Bs from Endeavor Airlines, a subsidiary of Delta Airlines. The aircraft will be completely refurbished at C&L’s Bangor, Maine, facility adjacent to Bangor International Airport. “This reinforces our position as the premiere re-marketing company in the world for Saab 340s,” said C&L CEO […]

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Aerospace Firm Sells Saab 340B Aircraft To Sky Bahamas

Saab Aircraft

C&L Aerospace announced today the sale of one of their Saab 340B aircraft (msn 340B-196) to Sky Bahamas Airlines LTD. This aircraft was formerly operated with Colgan Airlines, Inc (Colgan Airlines owned by Pinnacle Airlines). The aircraft is expected to enter into service by 1 December 2013. “This sale is an example of how C&L […]

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C&L Aerospace To Sell Four Saab 340’s To Virgin Islands Carrier

Seaborne

C&L Aerospace, an industry leader in regional carrier repair, maintenance, part support and financing services, announced today the sale of four Saab 340 aircraft to Seaborne Airlines based in the United States Virgin Islands. These aircraft are part of a 23 aircraft fleet C&L is marketing exclusively for Pinnacle Airlines. The aircraft were previously operated […]

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Chris Kilgour Among “10 People Shaping the Future of Maine’s Economy”

Chris Kilgour

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 […]

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