by admin on Mar 7, 2012, under MRO - Aviation Week, Uncategorized, leading edge aviation services
Leading Edge Aviation Services, the world’s largest commercial and military aircraft painting company, is REDier Than Ever for MRO Americas 2012!
This year’s must-attend MRO industry event is being held on April 2-5 in Dallas, Texas, where suppliers and customers from across the world gather to share in the latest industry news. Leading Edge will once again be exhibiting and will be showcasing our most recent accomplishments including our milestone AS9100 quality management certification, state-of-the-art new facilities and locations, and our continuous efforts towards quality improvement. Be sure to drop by Booth 1215 for complementary champagne and a chance to learn more about these programs.
by admin on Dec 14, 2011, under Leading Edge Aviation News
From everyone at Leading Edge we want to wish a Merry Christmas to All and to All a Good Flight!
About Leading Edge Services
Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, with facilities across the United States, Leading Edge Aviation Services, Inc. has one of the most advanced, commercial aircraft services companies in the world. Specializing in commercial and military aircraft painting, the company also provides a wide range of commercial services, including fuel system servicing, 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 our web site.
by admin on Sep 5, 2011, under Uncategorized
New Fort Worth Texas Hangar Complex Position’s Leading Edge Among World’s Elite Providers
Tohnni "TJ" Jones, President of Leading Edge Worldwide Completions Center
Leading Edge Aviation Services (LEAS), the world’s largest aviation paint and coatings company, announced today the addition of a new VIP wide body hangar complex in Fort Worth Texas. The new location expands Leading Edge’s capacity for climate controlled VIP wide body paint projects. The facility also includes a fully integrated completions center for narrow and wide body VIP completions. Tohnni Jones, formerly of MAV Aircraft Services, will spearhead the completions division, which will officially be known as Leading Edge Completions.
“We have greatly increased our capacity with the addition of this state-of-the-art climate-controlled wide body paint facility, and have added the benefit of VVIP, and VIP completions capabilities. By combining the two offerings, we are able to provide the very highest level of customer service and quality to our clients ” said Mike Manclark, CEO, Leading Edge Aviation Services. “There’s never been a better time for Leading Edge to launch our completion efforts and take advantage of this anticipated industry need, and I assure you no company in the world will be doing it better than Leading Edge. The Fort Worth complex will also be dedicated to our very high profile VIP and corporate aircraft painting customers.”
Based in Fort Worth, Texas, the new complex will offer exclusive customer amenities and a high-end manufacturing that is second-to-none. Temperature and humidity controls provide an optimal decorative paint finishing environment. The company’s elite team of designers, craftsmen, engineers and artisans will collaborate with customers to create stunning, custom designs. We will fabricate – in-house - all components related to VIP and VVIP completions. Leading Edge has a complete design center, engineering capabilities, cabinet and component fabrication, structures, maintenance, upholstery/seat design, cabinet finishing, emulsion transfer, certification, and exterior paint services. With this launch, Leading Edge becomes just one of a handful of companies capable of serving global clientele of this caliber.
“I am thrilled to join Leading Edge as we build our brand in this exciting and growing market place,” said Tohnni Jones, President of Leading Edge Conversions. “We share a true passion for excellence that the world’s most discerning customers simply won’t find anywhere else. And with Leading Edge’s workforce and commitment to quality and reduced turn times, we will set the bar at a level not currently achievable at our competitors.”
Contact
Tohnni Jones
President Leading Edge Completions
(817) 750-0000
Headquartered in Santa Ana, California, Leading Edge Aviation Services, Inc. has facilities across the United States. Leading Edge is the most advanced commercial aircraft services company in the world. Specializing paint and completions for commercial, private, VVIP and military aircraft, Leading Edge delivers a wide range of aircraft services including fuel systems, mod-center support, contract labor, line-turn maintenance, composite and sheet metal work, aircraft storage, field audits, fleet assessments, interior deep cleaning, and strip & paint. For more information, visit www.leadingedgecorp.com
by admin on Jan 31, 2011, under Uncategorized
Leading Edge, the world’s largest commercial aircraft painting company is growing again – this time at the top. Chris Harano has joined the company as President and Chief Operating Officer. An expert in building companies internationally, Chris will spearhead the company’s strategic growth into new markets both domestically and globally, as Leading Edge continues to expand its MRO and new manufacturing divisions.
Chris comes to Leading Edge from Insultech, a leading provider of thermal and acoustical products for the power generation markets. As president, Chris helped accelerate sales by driving operational initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma which ultimately resulted in certification in the Caterpillar Supplier Quality Excellence Program.
“Chris brings a tremendous wealth of experience, and truly embodies the spirit of quality, service, and innovation that Leading Edge is known for,” said Mike Manclark, CEO, Leading Edge Aviation Services. “For Leading Edge to truly take the next step, I had to find someone who would not just fit well with our company and its culture, but more importantly bring in major operational strengths that we’ll need on our path toward international growth. I’m confident that Chris is just the person to do that.”
Previously, Chris was CFO of Day Software AG, a public Swiss-based company that he helped grow from a million dollar operation to a global heavyweight that was eventually sold to Adobe Systems for $240 million in 2010. He also held a Director of Financial Advisory Services position with Price Waterhouse, where he maintained leadership roles.
Harano holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a master’s degree from the Sloan School of Management at MIT and is a Certified Public Accountant.
“It’s a real honor to join a company that’s as well-positioned as Leading Edge,” said Harano. “I look forward to working with our friends, partners and customers during the many exciting years ahead.”
About Leading Edge Aviation Services
Headquartered in Santa Ana, Calif., 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 servicing, 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, click here
by admin on Jan 12, 2011, under Uncategorized
Over the past few years, few stories have captured headlines quite like mergers and acquisitions, and 2010 is no exception. This year, United and Continental made history when they merged to become the biggest force in commercial aviation, both at home and around the world.
The massive merger displaced Delta’s position as number one, a title it held for just two years when it teamed up with Northwest Airlines to leapfrog past American Airlines and United.
Now, in a case of déjà-vous, United and No. 4 Continental banded together to usurp Delta-Northwest, reclaiming the throne as industry leader in terms of size. The new carrier will take United’s name, but will sport a paint scheme that looks much like Continental’s pre-merger design.
The deal closed on Oct. 1, but it will still be quite a while before the two carriers really begin to function as a single carrier. For now, United and Continental continue to fly under their own brand and operating certificates, while companies like Leading Edge begin the long-term process of transforming hundreds of aircraft with a unified paint scheme.
So how long will the new United Airlines be able to hold the top spot? No one knows for sure. But in an era ripe with consolidation, only time will tell.
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, click here
