VAS Conference Participation 2013

VAS Aero Services will be attending several conferences for 2013 including MRO Middle East, AOG Conference, AeroXchange Conference, Australian Airshow, MRO Americas/MRO Military/MRO Latin America, MRO Eastern Europe, MRO Europe/MRO Military, and many more. The attendance schedule is below:

Event	Location	Dates
MRO Middle East	Dubai, United Arab Emirates	Jan 21-23
AOG Conference	Las Vegas, NV	Feb 20-21
AeroXchange Conference	Cancun, Mexico	Feb 26-28
Australian Airshow	Australia	Feb 26-28
SpeedNews 27th Annual Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference	Beverly Hills, CA	Mar 4-6
ISTAT Americas	Orlando, FL	Mar 10-12
CF34 Operators Conference	Cincinnati, Ohio	Apr 15-18
MRO Americas/MRO Military/MRO Latin America	Atlanta, GA	Apr 16-18
RAA Regional Airline Assoc.	Montreal, Quebec	May 6-9
Airline Purchasing & Maintenance EXPO	London, UK	May 8-9
MRO Eastern Europe	Vilnius, Lithuania	May 14-15
CCMA	Panama	May 18-22
CHI-STAT	Chicago, IL
Paris Airshow	Paris, France	Jun 17-23
Aviation Suppliers Association	Las Vegas, NV	Jul 9-11
ACPC	Orlando, FL	Aug 17-20
MRO Europe/MRO Military	London, UK	Sep 24-26
ISTAT European Conference	Barcelona, Spain	Oct 6-8
MRO Asia	Singapore
Dubai Airshow	Dubai	Nov 17-21

Gabrielle Costigan, VP of Military Programs

VAS Aero Services, a global leader in aviation logistics and aftermarket services, has named military and aviation industry veteran Gabrielle Costigan Vice President of Military Programs. In this role, Costigan will manage VAS's marketing and sales programs for military and defense markets worldwide.

Costigan joins VAS from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) where she achieved the rank of Colonel. A graduate of the highly regarded Royal Military College and Australian Command and Staff College, her successful and challenging 20-year career was highlighted by key senior logistic, operational and command appointments. Costigan earned a Master of Arts in Strategy and Management from the University of New South Wales and a Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering (Honors) from the same institution.

As Military Advisor to the Commander of the ADF Joint Operations Command, she played a critical role in the ADF's global command and control center for military operations. Other strategic appointments included Project Manager and Design Engineer for multiple aircraft to include CH-47, Black Hawk and Tiger, and Director of Logistics on operational deployments to Afghanistan. Costigan joins VAS from her most recent appointment as Director of Multinational Logistics from United States Central Command, where the Afghanistan military campaign is headquartered.

"Gabrielle's background in military aviation, her experience in working with multinational defense forces, and her general knowledge of military requirements uniquely qualify her for her role as head of VAS Aero Services' military and defense business," said VAS CEO Andrew Dudgeon. "We welcome Gabrielle's insight, proven leadership abilities and aviation industry expertise, all of which will benefit VAS as we expand our presence in military and defense markets around the world."

Costigan commented that "VAS Aero Services is recognized as a global leader in the aviation aftermarket. Its parts procurement and marketing capabilities, warehousing and repair services are proving invaluable to a wide range of aircraft and airline customers. I am delighted to be joining the VAS team and look forward to delivering this same unparalleled, mission -critical logistics and service support to military and defense customers worldwide."

Expanding Embraer Partnership

VAS serves as Exclusive Embraer Aftermarket Partner and distribution center for more than 18,000 parts across a variety of Embraer aircraft platforms

VAS Aero Services, a global leader in aviation logistics and aftermarket services, announced the expansion of its distributor relationship with Embraer, the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial jets up to 120 seats. The agreement broadens VAS Aero Services’ role as Embraer Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) aftermarket provider to include surplus and pre-owned material for the E-Jets. The additional 3,000 part numbers bring VAS’s Embraer parts inventory total to more than 18,000 items for which VAS provides marketing, sales and distribution services.

“Since 2008 VAS Aero Services has proven to be a valuable aftermarket supply chain partner, expanding our parts and material distribution capability, and helping us to meet our aftersales commitment to customers around the world. We are pleased to build on this official Embraer OEM materials distributor relationship, establishing VAS as an important source for newly manufactured and surplus E-Jets parts,” Luiz Hamilton, Vice President of Services and Support for Commercial Aviation said.

The E-Jets family consists of four commercial jets with 70 to 122 seats, featuring advanced engineering design, efficient performance, outstanding operating economics, low emission levels and a spacious cabin without middle seats. Embraer has delivered more than 800 E-Jets since 2004, with over 1,000 orders. This agreement grants VAS Aero Services rights to market, sell and distribute several thousands of highly sought after parts for Embraer E-Jets. The new distribution agreement provides customers with:

• Access to thousands of authentic Embraer E-Jets parts
• Full OEM traceability from Embraer
• Immediate global shipments through VAS worldwide facilities
• 24-hour AOG services

“With an increasingly broad global footprint, VAS Aero Services is well-positioned to provide Embraer’s airline customers with parts and materials support, wherever they may need it. We value our relationship with Embraer and appreciate their confidence on our ability to deliver innovative aftermarket services and solutions. This addition of E-Jets parts and materials further solidifies the ties between our two companies, and underscores our joint commitment to the customers who put their trust in Embraer aircraft,” said Adam Herman, VAS Aero Services Executive Vice President and COO.

VAS names Andrew Dudgeon CEO

Andrew Dudgeon has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer of VAS Aero Services. Dudgeon was previously with Rolls-Royce where he was Chief Executive Officer of Rolls Royce Australasia. Prior to joining Rolls-Royce, Andrew was a senior executive at Qantas Airways, responsible for business development initiatives and for third party partnership opportunities for Qantas Engineering and Aviation Services. He previously held a number of senior command appointments within the Australian Defence Force rising to the Rank of Brigadier and held several senior leadership roles within the Defence Materiel Organisation.

“Andrew’s background, experience, and leadership skills make him ideally suited to lead VAS Aero Services,” said departing chief executive Claes Malmros. “Additionally, his experience in Asia and Australia/Oceania as well as with defense customers will provide VAS with strong leadership in segments of increasing focus for the Company.” After 14 years of leading VAS Aero Services and its predecessor Volvo Aero Services, Malmros will be transitioning to the role of Senior Advisor to the board of directors of the Company. Malmros will assist the board in identifying strategic growth opportunities.

“VAS is an exciting platform with unparalleled strategic relationships and a unique position in the aviation aftermarket,” said Dudgeon. “I am excited to be joining the VAS team and look forward to assisting the Company with its continued strong growth while focusing on expanding and enhancing VAS’ offerings and support for its customers and suppliers.”

Expanding in the Pacific Northwest

VAS Aero Services announced the expansion of its Kent, WA, Pacific Northwest distribution facility. The greater than 50% increase in leased space will result in a nearly 300,000-square-foot, rapid-response distribution and logistics center, reflecting the company’s surging growth and strategic position in the region.

“Expanding our presence and capabilities in the Pacific Northwest underscores VAS Aero Services’ commitment to market-leader customers such as the Boeing Company, and positions us to support the rise in military and commercial aviation business on a global scale,” according to David V. Deal, Sr. Vice President of Operations for VAS Aero Services.

VAS to Open Singapore Office

To support its growing customer base in Asia, VAS Aero Services will open a sales and marketing office in Singapore in early 2012.  The Singapore office will serve as VAS’ gateway to the Asian market enabling the company to expand its presence and be closer to our customers’.

VAS Aero Services, LLC, an H.I.G. Capital portfolio company, is a leading provider of aftermarket services in the aviation industry. VAS Aero Services sources, warehouses, and markets aftermarket components across a broad range of aircraft and engine platforms and provides related services to airlines, OEM’s, and MRO providers around the world.

For further inquiries, please email Tommy Hughes at  tommy.hughes@vas.aero.