by admin on Sep 22, 2011, under Uncategorized
Bookings Soar Bolstered by Major Fleet Contracts and New Hangars
Leading Edge Aviation Services (LEAS), the world’s largest aircraft painting company has shattered an industry record today, painting more than 400 aircraft in the first half of 2011. Bolstered by contracts from newly-merged airlines such as United and Delta, the company is reporting a record increase in bookings over last year, adding two new facilities in the process – one in Dallas, and another in Miami to keep up with demand.
“The numbers are in, and the message is clear. Nobody paints more aircraft for more airlines than Leading Edge,” said Mike Manclark, CEO, LEAS. “This is a true global milestone that we’ve worked toward for over 25 years, and we’re extremely proud of our team for their dedication and tenacity in making us the world’s best.”
With a total of seven facilities located in California, Mississippi, Texas, Florida and South Carolina, Leading Edge has the highest capacity of any commercial aircraft painting company in the world. As the industry’s largest and fastest-growing choice for global fleets, the company has been on a path of continuous growth since 1989, completing over 570 aircraft in 2010 alone.
“With strong bookings for the remainder of the year, and a push into new markets like VIP conversions, 2011 should be a banner year for Leading Edge,” added Manclark. “We`re more focused than ever on our customers, offering everything from new interiors to fuel-system maintenance to minimize downtime. It`s a tremendous value in today`s competitive landscape, and the market is clearly responding. We look forward to working with all of our customers in what we hope is another period of successful growth, unmatched served and commitment.
by admin on Jun 6, 2011, under Uncategorized
For those of you who made it to the Regional Airline Association (RAA) conference, it was a pleasure to see you. As the last big conference before summer, it was the perfect opportunity to hear first-hand the challenges and opportunities faced by airlines as they come head-to-head with their busiest – and most critical time of the year.
And at Leading Edge, we’re listening. We know that minimizing downtime and making a good impression are key elements to your success. Most recently our Victorville facility has added a new 747 Hangar giving us the largest commercial aircraft painting capacity in the country; we’re the only facility nationwide that can accommodate five wide bodies at a time! We’re also the only aircraft painting company in the world with an AS-9110 certification program.
We’re thrilled you could make time to see us at RAA, and thank you for your continued business and support. Click here to view a few of our favorite moments, or take a look to see what you missed.
Whether it’s a new coat of paint or a fully refreshed interior, Leading Edge has the capacity, expertise, and drive to help you make the most of summer. To find out more information, please contact us at your convenience. As always, we’re here to help.
by admin on Feb 8, 2011, under Uncategorized
As we look back to the year 2010, we can’t miss it just a little. Despite America’s slow climb from the recession, we’ve managed to keep things ticking here at Leading Edge Aviation Services. We launched an aircraft interiors program to help reduce out of service times, we opened several new hangars to increase our capacity, and we helped transform hundreds of Northwest aircraft to Delta colors in a matter of months.
Beyond building capacity, we also spent the year building something just as important – relationships. And we’ve done that by listening, learning, and innovating. Quality, price, and reliability are important in every industry, and at Leading Edge, we push the limits of all three on a daily basis. To us, quality is more than just a destination, it’s a journey. That’s why in 2010, we took the lead to become the very first commerical aircraft painting company in America to become ISO-900 certified.
But building relationships isn’t just about driving quality, new services, and meeting demanding client timelines. Sometimes it’s about something much simpler, like having a little fun. Yes, in a year fraught with so much uncertainty, we managed to have a little of that too. In October we celebrated our 14th consecutive year at the Miramar Air Show and Golf Tournament and more than 120 friends and family joined us for a sunset beach party, world-class golfing, spectacular theme parks, and of course some of the most incredible aircraft and military demonstrations ever to hit California.
by admin on Oct 11, 2010, under Uncategorized
Company Records 9th Consecutive Quarter of Growth
SANTA ANA, CA – Not even a global recession could stop Leading Edge Aviation Services Corp. (LEAS) from reaching its 9th consecutive quarter of growth. While airlines everywhere were busy shuttling passengers to their summertime destinations, Leading Edge was hard at work inking new contracts and making plans to substantially grow its overall capacity.
The world’s largest aircraft painting company, which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, attributes the growth to a combination of competitive pricing, unmatched quality and a willingness to continually adapt in an industry that thrives on innovation.
“We continue to outpace our competitors because of our focus on building lifetime relationships with our clients,” said Mike Manclark, CEO, LEAS. “Making customers look good and getting things done right has always been our number one priority. In the past twenty years, we’ve built a rock solid reputation for going the extra mile. And in this business, those things make all the difference.”
With bookings currently at near capacity, Leading Edge is now eyeing places for expansion facilities, including locations throughout the South and Northeast. The timing is particularly important given that the company has recently inked contracts for an additional 45 aircraft from four major airlines – all of which will need to be completed by year’s end.
“We’re aggressively looking for new opportunities to grow our capacity from coast-to-coast,” added Manclark. “Bookings with military aircraft, fleets and specialty one-offs are all up, and will continue to rise over the foreseeable future. So we’re expanding to continually enhance our flexibility and convenience, something customers truly appreciate.”
About Leading Edge Aviation Services
Headquartered in Santa Ana, CA with facilities across the United States, Leading Edge Aviation Services, Inc. is one of the most advanced, commercial aircraft services companies in the world. Specializing in commercial, private, and military aircraft painting, the company also provides a wide range of commercial services, including fuel system, mod-center support, contract labor, line-turn maintenance, composite and sheet metal, long and short-term aircraft storage, field audits, fleet assessments, interior deep cleaning, and strip and painting services to various branches of the United States Military. For more information, visit www.LeadingEdgeCorp.com.
by admin on Sep 20, 2010, under Uncategorized
As Leading Edge Aviation Services, the world’s largest commercial aircraft painting company ramps up capacity to meet its 2011 growth targets, it’s no surprise they’re looking for experienced people to help get them there. In fact, the company is now reporting plans to add nearly 200 employees – from aircraft painters to regulatory specialists and supervising staff – over the next 12-18 months to its facilities across America.
“There’s no question about it, we’re gearing up for significant growth both domestically and globally,” said Mike Manclark, CEO, LEAS. “In this business, we need the ability to deliver world-class service at the drop of a hat, even for the most demanding and challenging of jobs, We can’t do that alone. It takes a wide range of skilled and talented people. For anyone looking for long and rewarding careers, Leading Edge is the way to go. It’s never been more ripe with opportunity.”
About Leading Edge Aviation Services
Headquartered in Santa Ana, CA with facilities across the United States, Leading Edge Aviation Services, Inc. is one of the most advanced, commercial aircraft services companies in the world. Specializing in commercial, private, and military aircraft painting, the company also provides a wide range of commercial services, including fuel system, mod-center support, contract labor, line-turn maintenance, composite and sheet metal, long and short-term aircraft storage, field audits, fleet assessments, interior deep cleaning, and strip and painting services to various branches of the United States Military.
For Interview Opportunities, please contact: jobs@leascorp.com
