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MRO Profile: Western Aviation

Western Aircraft of Boise, Idaho, has done “exceedingly well” despite the poor economy, Al Hoyt, president and COO of the company, told AIN.

By David A. Lombardo • Contributor

October 1, 2009

Western Aircraft of Boise, Idaho, has done “exceedingly well” despite the poor economy, Al Hoyt, president and COO of the company, told AIN. “During the past couple of years we’ve not had to lay off anyone and we’ve been increasing our market share on Falcons, Pilatus and Hawkers. Our avionics shop has also grown and strengthened. Five years ago we principally upgraded avionics systems in PC-12s. Now we’re doing major Part 25 installations. We just did a $1.2 million installation on a Falcon 50.”

Greenwich AeroGroup acquired the company in July 2007, and the combination has proved a good move for both parties. From the purchaser’s perspective the acquisition broadened its horizons. Jim Ziegler, Greenwich AeroGroup president and CEO, said the company is moving decisively toward the goal of being a major international force in the MRO and refurbishment industry. In addition to Western Aircraft the company had also acquired Banner Aerospace, Atlantic Aero and Summit Aviation.

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