by admin on Jul 28, 2010, under Uncategorized
Leading Edge Aviation Services (LEAS), the largest aircraft painting company in the world, announced today that it is joining the Miramar Air Show this October as one of the event’s longest-standing VIP supporters. Having secured chalets at the show since the early 80′s, LEAS has emerged as a regular fixture at the “World’s Best Military Air Show” and one of its longest-standing supporters in history.
“We work hard all year round to serve and support both commercial and military aircraft, so this is a real treat for us,” said Mike Manclark, CEO, LEAS. “This is the one time a year where we and our customers can sit back and actually enjoy aviation and marvel at some of the most technologically-advanced aircraft on the planet. The explosions, flybys and the demonstration of our military’s awesome power is nothing short of breath-taking. We’re proud to support our military at this world-class event, and look forward to continuing our mission to deliver the highest value to the aviation industry.”
Held from October 1-3, 2010 at MCAS Miramar in San Diego, CA, this year’s Miramar Air Show is themed “A Salute to Marine Aviation”, and features several exciting acts, including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, fighter aircraft demos, tanks, assault demonstrations and the Red Bull helicopter just to name a few. With the best location available, Leading Edge will entertain guests from around the world, providing its customers with a private flight line chalet, as well as catered food and beverage service.
For more information, please visit www.leadingedgecorp.com/2010Miramar
by admin on Dec 3, 2009, under Leading Edge Aviation Press Release
Airline’s first aircraft with Star Alliance livery unveiled to Industry’s Top CEOS at Newark Liberty Airport
Santa Ana, CA (PRWEB) December 3, 2009 — Leading Edge Aviation Services (LEAS), the largest commercial aircraft painting company in the world, announced a major new milestone today with long-term partner Continental Airlines. The company completed the airline’s first A/C 120 to don the Star Alliance livery at an induction event at Newark Liberty Airport. The aircraft was proudly unveiled to all 25 airline member CEOs along with international media, who gathered to witness Continental’s transition to the Star Alliance Network.
“We have painted over 650 aircraft for Continental, and this is another proud milestone for us both,” said Mike Manclark, CEO, LEAS. “It’s remarkable to see how this airline has grown over the years, and how Leading Edge has grown with them. We are proud to showcase our work at such a world-class event, and are looking forward to working with Continental during their transition to the Star Alliance Network.”
Unveiled in dramatic fashion behind a hangar-wide velvet curtain, the A/C 120 was painted and prepped at Leading Edge’s Amarillo, TX facility, which has been engineered to handle virtually every aircraft in the Continental fleet.
For more information, visit www.LeadingEdgeCorp.com.
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.
