AERO Specialties, Inc. is a manufacturer and international distributor of new and refurbished aircraft
ground support equipment (GSE). AERO Specialties was founded in 1987 by President Matt Sheehan to supply GSE products to corporate,
fixed-base operator (FBO),
commercial,
military, and
general aviation customers globally. AERO Specialties manufactures aircraft diesel-electric hybrid ground power units (GPUs), lavatory, potable water, cleaning, and oxygen/nitrogen servicing carts, as well as aircraft towbars and heads. AERO Specialties is an authorized U.S. distributor for TLD, Clyde Machines, Powervamp, LiftSafe, and more.
AERO Specialties has experienced significant international growth due to the expansion of its
CE marked product line for the
European Economic Area, which was introduced in 2006.
Exclusive international distribution agreements with various international companies have contributed to an increased global distribution network for AERO Specialties. An estimated 30 to 40 percent of AERO's business is related to
exporting
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In December 2010, AERO Specialties acquired Australia-based JetGo International, a diesel-electric hybrid GPU manufacturer. JetGo is now manufactured and sold under the AERO brand. In 2016, AERO Specialties released a line of portable DC GPUs in collaboration with Powervamp, as well as becoming the company's exclusive distributor in North America. In 2017 AERO Specialties released into the US market, Powervamp's 400 Hz AC solid-state aircraft rectifiers and frequency converters branded with AERO Specialties orange and blue colours.
AERO Specialties supplies equipment to the United States Government via the
General Services Administration under GSA Contract Number GS-30F-0030X.
Services
In addition to supplying new and used GSE, AERO Specialties maintains and repairs GSE for clients. Equipment can be refurbished or zero-timed.
AERO Specialties regularly rents and leases GSE for specific purposes or special events.
Events
AERO Specialties provided GSE to all FBOs (Avitat, Landmark Aviation, and Million Air) at
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) during the
2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics
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, nations = 82
, athletes = 2,626
, events = 86 in 7 sports (15 disciplines)
, opening = February 12, 2010
, closing = February 28, 2010
, opened_by = Governor General Michaëlle Jean
, cauldron = Catriona Le May DoanNancy GreeneWayne Gretz ...
to meet increased aircraft traffic demands from athletes, fans and organizers.
AERO Specialties supplied approximately 40 pieces of equipment including Eagle TT-series pushback tractors, TLD and JetGo GPUs, and AERO brand towbars, towbar heads, lavatory and potable water carts.
AERO Specialties regularly supplies equipment used at events hosted by the
NBAA & CBAA (Canadian Business Aviation Association).
AERO Specialties supplied GSE to FBOs for the
First inauguration of Barack Obama and
2009 Super Bowl. AERO Specialties regularly supplies equipment to sporting events such as the
Masters, the
World Series &
NASCAR races. They have also supplied equipment for major events & festivals such as the
Sundance Film Festival
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Awards
In 2016, AERO Specialties was awarded the
President's "E" Award For Exports. The award, presented by U.S. Secretary of Commerce
Penny Pritzker, is the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. Exports.
In 2015, owner Matthew Sheehan was named ''Ground Support Worldwide's'' Team Leader of The Year at the annual GSE Expo Worldwide in Las Vegas, Nevada. The award honors an "individual who has taken a leadership role with personnel."
AERO Specialties received the U.S. Department of Commerce Small Business Association (SBA) Northwest regional exporter award on May 4, 2011.
This honor came in addition to being recognized as the SBA exporter of the year in Idaho.
On May 6, 2009, in honor of
World Trade Day, AERO Specialties was awarded the
U.S. Department of Commerce Commercial Service ''Export Achievement Certificate'' for recent accomplishments in the global marketplace, presented by the Idaho Export Council.
The Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce awarded AERO Specialties its ''Small Business of the Year'' award in June 2002.
References
External links
* {{Official website, http://www.aerospecialties.com
Aircraft ground handling
Aviation ground support equipment companies