by admin on May 11, 2012, under Leading Edge Aviation News, Leading Edge Aviation Press Release, MRO - Aviation Week
Company Honored as Leading MRO Innovative Service Supplier
Costa Mesa, Calif., May 11, 2012 —Leading Edge Aviation Services (LEAS), the largest commercial and military aircraft painting company in the world, today announced it has won the prestigious 2012 MRO of the Year Award for Innovative Service Supplier. The award, given annually by Aviation Week and Overhaul & Maintenance, honor outstanding achievement and innovation in aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). Just four companies receive the award each year, one for Outstanding Airline Maintenance Group, Military Center of Excellence, Independent MRO, and Innovative Service Supplier.
Leading Edge received the award at a special ceremony during Aviation Week’s MRO Americas Conference & Exhibition at the Dallas Convention Center on April 2, 2012. Among the innovative accomplishments that Leading Edge was selected for were its ground-breaking work supporting the United-Continental livery transition, in which the entire fleet of 671 aircraft will be refinished in just 24-36 months, and its selection by Boeing to paint the new 787 Dreamliners coming out of Charleston.
“Our winners provide exemplary models for business leadership, especially with regard to smart expansion and sustainable energy,” said Lee Ann Tegtmeier, editor-in-chief of Overhaul & Maintenance. “They have made significant contributions to military and commercial fleet readiness, have championed new technologies, and are driving efficiency through innovation. Leading Edge did just that, providing innovative paint solutions that saved United in excess of five million dollars over the course of the program. We are proud to honor this achievement.”
Conceived more than 50 years ago, Aviation Week’s awards have since grown to become the most coveted awards in the aviation industry. Today, they signify global excellence, recognizing the extraordinary achievements of individuals and teams in aerospace, aviation and defense.
“Being recognized as an innovative service supplier by such marquee organizations like Aviation Week and Overhaul & Maintenance is a significant accomplishment,” said Mike Manclark, CEO, LEAS. “Since we founded the company over 20 years ago, we’ve held onto an unwavering commitment to outstanding quality, innovation and value. It’s those core principles that have allowed us to make advances in quality, flexibility and service times that airlines around the world have come to depend on. We are thrilled to have earned this award.”
About Leading Edge Aviation Services
Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California with state-of-the-art facilities nationwide, Leading Edge Aviation Services, Inc. is the largest, most advanced commercial and military aircraft painting company in the world. Founded in 1989, the company’s undeniable success is attributed to its strong vision and a continuous commitment to quality and excellence. Today, Leading Edge delivers an extensive range of commercial services including aircraft interior and exterior painting, OEM production coatings application support, mod-center painting services support, VVIP aircraft interior completions and exterior paint, aviation graphics, aircraft weighing, long- and short-term aircraft storage, field audits, fleet assessments, interior deep cleaning, and aircraft exterior wash and polish. For more information, visit our web site at www.leadingedgecorp.com.
About Aviation Week:
Aviation Week, part of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is the largest multimedia information and services provider to the global aviation, aerospace and defense industries, and includes Aviation Week, Aviation Week & Space Technology, Defense Technology International, Business & Commercial Aviation, Overhaul & Maintenance, ShowNews, Aviation Daily, Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, The Weekly of Business Aviation, Aviation Week Intelligence Network, MRO Links and MRO Prospector. The group also produces major events around the world.
by admin on May 2, 2011, under Uncategorized
We had a great time at this year’s MRO Americas conference in Miami, and we hope you did too. MRO is an important event for Leading Edge, and we’d like to sincerely thank all of you that came by our booth to toast over two decades in business.
For those of you who could not make it, you missed one of the best MRO Americas yet. Set in tropical Miami, the show had a tremendous turn out and virtually every company involved in the support of the commercial and military aviation industries was there ready to share, mix, mingle and of course, to do a little business too.
For us, there’s no better place than MRO Americas to connect with our customers, share ideas, and to continue building relationships that are vital to our success. And of course, it’s also a showpiece for the industry’s latest technology – technology that we continually adopt to enhance our quality, efficiency, and to stay two steps ahead of the competition.
We’re thrilled you could make the time to see us at MRO, and thank you again for your continued business and support. We’re already planning for next year’s event, which, as always, will have the ultimate Leading Edge mix of business with fun! Which reminds us – we invite you to share your favorite photo moments from Miami at LINK HERE, or take a look through the albums to see what you missed.
Thank you again for your interest in Leading Edge at MRO, and we look forward to seeing you again at MRO 2012 in Dallas.
by admin on Mar 25, 2011, under Uncategorized
Attending MRO Americas in Miami? Stop by Booth 1832 for a chance to win an iPad 2!
by admin on Jul 20, 2010, under Leading Edge Aviation Press Release
PBS is gearing up for a new show on airline maintenance, and Leading Edge is on of its new stars. A crew from CBS was at MRO Americas to take a look at the latest industry happenings, and how companies were marketing themselves in the current economy. Attention quickly turned to Leading Edge when they saw the company’s three dazzling air marshallers directing people to its booth.
“It was a really fun experience. Cameras followed the marashaller girls all around the show floor while they worked their marketing magic,” said Dave Patterson. “Then PBS conducted some on-camera interviews with several of our staff to get our perspective on how things were going at the show, and to get a better idea of what we do as a company. It’ll be interesting to see how this comes out when it airs later this year.”
The producers selected Leading Edge Aviation for what they called our “extravagant marketing efforts” and reputation for being innovative. “People were actually telling them to come to our booth,” added Patterson “because they knew we’d be doing something that’s a little out of the ordinary. Ordinary or not, I’d say its working. We’re all looking forward to seeing the final outcome this fall on PBS.”
by admin on Jul 12, 2010, under Leading Edge Aviation Press Release, Uncategorized
MRO Americas – Looking back on MRO
PHOENIX, AZ. When it comes to networking, there’s no event better than MRO Americas. It’s the one time of year when we all come together to talk shop, reconnect with clients and, of course, have a little fun. This year, the desert backdrop of Phoenix played host to one of the more bustling events in recent years, as companies regained their optimism about the economy…. click here to read the entire story.
