Gardner Aviation Services (GAS) Changes Name to Precision Aviation Services (PAS)

ATLANTA, May 23, 2013 /CNW/ - Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a leading provider of products and value-added services to the Worldwide Aerospace and Defense industries announces Peachtree City, GA based Gardner Aviation Services (GAS) has changed the company name to Precision Aviation Services (PAS).

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"This name change is the last in a series of name changes to our existing operating companies to identify and align each business as a member of the Precision Aviation Group of Companies," said David Mast, PAG President and CEO. "PAG companies provide MRO and Supply Chain services for General Aviation, Commercial and Military operators of Fixed and Rotary-Wing aircraft worldwide. Over the last 2 years we have made substantial investments in PAS, including the launch of the Rotorcraft Services Division (RSD), OEM/Factory training for Technicians, updated their IT infrastructure, and made facility enhancements that increase their capacity and capabilities. The addition of PAS has enabled us to expand the products and services we can provide to our existing customer base."

Precision Aviation Group (PAG) acquired PAS in 2011 for its Avionics Upgrade/Installation, Airframe Maintenance and MRO service capabilities. PAS' 35,000 square foot facility is located at the Atlanta Regional Airport (KFFC) in Peachtree City, GA. "PAS has been known for over 20 years as one of the premier avionics and maintenance facilities in the Southeastern United States," said PAS President, Adrienne Robinson, a 25 year veteran of the aviation industry. "Being a part of the PAG family has allowed us to leverage product and service development to meet the needs of our customers. The name change allows us to more effectively align our customer focused marketing, advertising, and branding with the other PAG companies with our customer base in the Southeastern United States and beyond."

Precision Aviation Group (PAG) is a leading provider of products and value-added services to the Worldwide Aerospace and Defense industry. With 8 locations and over 185,000 square feet of sales and service facilities in the United Stated, Canada, and Australia, PAG uses its distinct business units and customer focused business model to serve aviation customers through two business functions – Aviation Supply Chain and its trademarked Inventory Supported Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul – ISMRO®.

PAG provides MRO and Supply Chain Solutions for Fixed and Rotary-wing aircraft through: Precision Heliparts - PHP (www.heliparts.com); Gardner Aviation Services - GAS (www.gardneraviation.com); Precision Accessories & Instruments - PAI (www.precisionaccessories.com); Precision Heliparts Canada – PHP-C (www.heliparts.ca); Precision Accessories & Instruments Canada – PAI-C (www.pai-canada.com); PHP-Instruments & Accessories – PHP-IA (www.heliparts.com); Precision Aero Technology –PAT (www.precisionaerotechnology.com) and Precision Aviation Group Australia PTY LTD – PHP-AU. PAG subsidiaries have MRO capabilities on over 21,000 products, including Accessories, Avionics, Hydraulics, Instruments, NDT, Starter/Generators, and Wheels/Brakes – (www.precisionaviationgroup.com).

SOURCE: Precision Aviation Group

Andrea Back, Direct - 404-335-7437, Cell - 678-523-8127

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