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The Distinct Paths of Business Owners and Entrepreneurs: A Deep Dive into the Curse of a Mind That Never Shuts Off – By Abdol Moabery

The Distinct Paths of Business Owners and Entrepreneurs: A Deep Dive into the Curse of a Mind That Never Shuts Off – By Abdol Moabery

I am constantly asked about my view on entrepreneurship.  So, I think it is important to make an important distinction first. In the world of commerce, the terms “business owner” and “entrepreneur” are often used interchangeably, yet they represent distinct mindsets and approaches to creating and sustaining ventures. Understanding these differences can illuminate the unique challenges each faces, particularly the entrepreneur’s relentless pursuit of continuous innovation, improvement, and expansion. The Business Owner: A Steady Hand… Read more

Coast 2 Coast – Across Ireland on 2 Wheels / By Justin Lambourne

Coast 2 Coast – Across Ireland on 2 Wheels / By Justin Lambourne

I have always enjoyed cycling, its sense of nostalgia takes me back to being a child roaming the streets on my BMX during the endlessly rainy school holidays (I grew up in the UK, remember). Its shared history with aviation inspires me, the Wright Brothers were bike mechanics that learnt to fly (one of the Wright Brothers innovations – the left-handed pedal thread, is still used on almost all bikes today). In the golden ages… Read more

HALO Finances Crestone & Atalaya’s Acquisition and Lease Back of Two Midlife Airbus A320s

HALO Finances Crestone & Atalaya’s Acquisition and Lease Back of Two Midlife Airbus A320s

May 9, 2024 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Tokyo, Japan – HALO AirFinance (“HALO”), a joint venture between GA Telesis (“GAT”) and Tokyo Century Corporation (“TC”) closed a financing for a Crestone Air Partners (“Crestone”)–Atalaya Capital Management (“Atalaya”) investment vehicle to acquire two on-lease Airbus A320-200 aircraft that will be managed by Crestone. “We are thrilled to support experienced and savvy investors like Crestone and Atalaya” commented Marc Cho, Co-Head and Managing Director of HALO. “This transaction demonstrates HALO’s continued… Read more

GA Telesis Awarded Prestigious EcoVadis Medal in Recognition of Sustainability Achievements

GA Telesis Awarded Prestigious EcoVadis Medal in Recognition of Sustainability Achievements

June 1, 2023 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis (“GAT”), the pioneering leader in integrated aviation services, announces it has received a prestigious award for its environmental sustainability efforts globally. GAT recently participated in an ESG assessment conducted by EcoVadis, focusing on 21 critical issues faced in the aviation working environment. These issues are grouped into four themes: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. As the world leader in commercial aviation aftermarket… Read more

HALO Concludes Financing of a 737-800SF Freighter Aircraft For Nauru Airlines

HALO Concludes Financing of a 737-800SF Freighter Aircraft For Nauru Airlines

May 30, 2023 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Tokyo, Japan – HALO AirFinance (“HALO”), a joint venture between GA Telesis (“GAT”) and Tokyo Century Corporation (“TC”) closed financing for Nauru Airlines, the flag carrier of the Republic of Nauru, to finance the acquisition of a 737-800SF freighter aircraft. “Nauru Airlines is a critical component of the economic infrastructure of the Republic of Nauru and the surrounding region, and we are thrilled to support the carrier’s fleet growth,” commented Marc… Read more

GA Telesis Named a Top Supplier by Latin American Airlines

GA Telesis Named a Top Supplier by Latin American Airlines

May 24, 2023 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis, LLC (“GAT”) announces the company has received the award as a top supplier by Latin American airlines. ALTA, Latin America’s globally known aviation association, has bestowed this award to leading suppliers in the industry who best serve Latin American air carriers. As one of the top three suppliers recognized in its category, GAT is incredibly honored to accept this award from the Latin American airline… Read more

GA Telesis Flight Solutions Group Promotes Jay Meshay  to Vice President of the Power Solutions Team

GA Telesis Flight Solutions Group Promotes Jay Meshay to Vice President of the Power Solutions Team

May 16, 2023 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis (“GAT”), the foremost leader in integrated aviation services, announced the promotion of Jay Meshay to the position of Vice President of the Power Solutions Team within the Flight Solutions Group (“FSG”). Jay has an extensive career within the aviation sector leading back nearly 30 years, encompassing all sales and technical supply chain management areas. Meshay comes from a career path leading him through companies such… Read more

GA Telesis Flight Solutions Group Promotes Lynda Cheng to Senior Vice President

GA Telesis Flight Solutions Group Promotes Lynda Cheng to Senior Vice President

May 9, 2023 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis (“GAT”), a leader in integrated aviation services, announced the promotion of Lynda Cheng to the position of Senior Vice President of Asia Sales within the Flight Solutions Group (“FSG”) located in Fort Lauderdale. Cheng adds this new role to an already extensive career that began nearly 20 years ago, covering a wide array of aviation aftermarket sales and services. Lynda joined GA Telesis’ Flight Solutions… Read more

GA Telesis Engine Services Continues APAC Expansion, Achieves CAAP Certification and Wins Engine MRO Contract in the Philippines

GA Telesis Engine Services Continues APAC Expansion, Achieves CAAP Certification and Wins Engine MRO Contract in the Philippines

April 27, 2023 – Helsinki, Finland – GA Telesis Engine Services (“GATES”), a leading provider of commercial aircraft engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (“MRO”) services, announces it has secured a new CFM56-5B MRO contract with a leading airline in the Philippines, namely Philippines AirAsia. The work will be carried out at GATES’ state-of-the-art facility in Helsinki, Finland, using the SPAH facility to ensure optimal engine performance and reliability. Philippines AirAsia is a low-cost airline based… Read more

GA Telesis Announces the Delivery of (2) A320 Aircraft to Air Albania

GA Telesis Announces the Delivery of (2) A320 Aircraft to Air Albania

April 25, 2023 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis, LLC (“GAT”) announces the delivery of two A320 aircraft on long-term lease to Air Albania. The aircraft are part of the GA Telesis owned fleet and were delivered to Air Albania in the first quarter of the year. GA Telesis’ Leasing, Investment, Financing & Trading (“LIFT”) Group continues its growth trajectory, acquiring high-quality assets, investing in maintenance, and placing them on long-term lease. These aircraft… Read more