October 15, 2008
BBA AVIATION APPOINTS ED CHEVRESTT TO LEAD EXECUTIVE BEECHCRAFT
(Kansas City, MO) BBA Aviation has announced the appointment of Ed Chevrestt as Vice President and General Manager for Executive Beechcraft.
Mr. Chevrestt joins Executive Beechcraft with more than 20 years of management experience in business and commercial aviation operations, most recently serving as general manager for American Airlines' maintenance base at the Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
In his new capacity, Mr. Chevrestt will be responsible for the oversight of Executive Beechcraft's full range of FBO services and aircraft sales, maintenance, charter and related support operations at the company's facilities at Kansas City Downtown Airport (MKC), Kansas City International Airport (MCI); New Century Air Center (IXD); Spirit of St. Louis Airport (SUS).
"I am very pleased to welcome Ed to the BBA Aviation and Executive Beechcraft family," said Bruce Van Allen, President of BBA Aviation Flight Support. "He has the experience, vision and enthusiasm to continue to grow Executive Beechcraft's longstanding legacy of serving the business aviation community with the highest quality service."
"The experience, values and strong commitment to customer service of the Executive Beechcraft employees are known and respected throughout the aviation community," said Chevrestt. "I am proud and excited to be part of such a team and look forward to continuing to grow the company's reputation for providing the highest quality service and support to business and general aviation customers."
Notes to Editors:
BBA Aviation is a world leader in the provision of Flight Support and Aftermarket Services and Systems for business aviation, regional airline, military and commercial aviation operators, including FBO services, fueling, ground handling, turbine engine repair and overhaul and aviation components, landing gear and hydraulic systems. BBA has leading positions, well-known and reputable brands and a proven track record of organic and acquisition-led growth. BBA Aviation companies include Signature Flight Support, ASIG, Executive Beechcraft, Ontic, International Governor Services, APPH, Dallas Airmotive, Premier Turbines, H&S Aviation, International Turbine Service and Barrett Turbine Engine Company. For more information, please visit www.bbaaviation.com.
Founded in 1938, Executive Beechcraft (www.exectivebeechcraft.com) is among the industry's oldest continuously operated business and general aviation sales and service organizations. The Company is an authorized independent dealer and service center for Hawker Beechcraft for piston, King Air and Hawker 400 series aircraft. The Company also serves as an authorized service center for both Cirrus Design and Mooney Aircraft Company. Executive Beechcraft offers an integrated program of available products and services to support owners and operators of these and other aircraft including comprehensive OEM-authorized maintenance, avionics, spare parts and accessories support .
