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CRS Jet Spares Increases Capabilities for Managed Repairs
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (June 16, 2011) – CRS Jet Spares, a leading business aviation aftermarket parts supplier, has increased their capabilities for its Component Managed Repair Program. More commonly known throughout the business aviation community as the CRS Customer Property Overhaul (CPO) Program, it was recently expanded to include services such as additional technical resources and new capabilities from members of the CRS preferred vendors network, who are qualified only after having been approved through the stringent AS9120/ISO9001 quality management process...
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Jun. 2011 |
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CRS Jet Spares Expands No Billback Exchange Inventory
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (June 7, 2011) – CRS Jet Spares, a leading business aviation aftermarket parts supplier, has expanded its "Option 2" no additional billing exchange inventory. The popular program was created three years ago for the customer who wished to purchase a part on an exchange basis and have no concerns with the possibility of an additional billing due to the condition of their core unit...
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Jun. 2011 |
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CRS Jet Spares recertified to latest revision of ISO requirements
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (June 7, 2011) – CRS Jet Spares, a leading business aviation aftermarket support company, has been recertified to the latest revision of ISO 9001:2008 standards...
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CRS Jet Spares Will Giveaway New IPad at EBACE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (April 22, 2011) – CRS Jet Spares, a leading business aviation aftermarket parts supplier, has announced they will be giving away a new Apple iPad at this year's EBACE in Geneva, Switzerland...
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Apr. 2011 |
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CRS Jet Spares Announces Cost Saving Program for Unscheduled Maintenance
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (April 14, 2011) – CRS Jet Spares, a leading business aviation aftermarket parts supplier, has introduced a new plan to benefit operators with unscheduled maintenance requirements. The pay as you need program is designed to support capable flight departments with (in-house) competent staff. Such a program eliminates the need for any pay-by-the-hour excessive maintenance charges...
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Apr. 2011 |
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CRS Jet Spares Visits Hong Kong for Asian Aerospace
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (February 28, 2011) – CRS Jet Spares, a leading business aviation aftermarket parts supplier located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, is reaching across the world to evaluate the need for services in the Asian business aviation market...
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CRS Jet Spares Expanding Presence in Asia
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (February 28, 2011) - CRS Jet Spares, a leading business aviation aftermarket parts supplier, has begun a project expanding its footprint in Asia to support the region's business aviation community...
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CRS Jet Spares Names Eduardo Rosales as Mexican Sales Manager
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (February 2, 2011) - CRS Jet Spares, a leading business aviation aftermarket parts supplier, has named Eduardo Rosales as Mexican Sales Manager. Eduardo’s role is to build relationships, support customers and spread recognition for the company within Mexico..
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CRS Jet Spares Names Kirk Meissner Colorado Sales Representative
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (January 05, 2011) - CRS Jet Spares, a leading business aviation aftermarket parts supplier, has named Kirk Meissner to the position of Colorado Sales Representative. Meissner’s role is to build relationships, support customers and spread recognition for the company within the state. This is an increased role for him as he currently provides outside sales support for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and Arkansas..
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CRS Jet Spares Appoints Stephanie Wilson
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (December 13, 2010) - CRS Jet Spares, a leading business aviation aftermarket parts supplier, has increased the role of Stephanie Wilson within the CRS Jets Spares organization. Ms Wilson’s previous role with CRS was as dedicated Marketing Manager. Her new role will now include Outside Sales Manager responsibilities. Wilson’s role is to oversee and support the CRS regional sales team with current and potential client relations and sales efforts..
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Dec. 2010 |
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CRS Jet Spares Expanding Presence in Asia
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (October 19, 2010) CRS Jet Spares, a leading business aviation aftermarket parts supplier, has begun a project expanding its footprint in Asia to support the region’s business aviation community. “We have been involved in providing our services to the region and believe the timing is right,” stated CRS Founder & CEO, Armando Leighton, Jr...
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CRS Jet Spares Increases European Inventory for the Second
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (October 19, 2010) CRS Jet Spares, a leading business aviation aftermarket parts supplier, for the second time this year, is expanding its European inventory. Earlier this year CRS strategically placed inventory in London to provide increased dispatch reliability of parts required by International Operators. “The program has begun to move in the direction we had projected and we feel the need is there to increase CRS offerings,” stated CRS Founder & CEO, Armando Leighton, Jr..
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CRS Jet Spares Promotes David Prince
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (September 20, 2010) - CRS Jet Spares, a leading business aviation aftermarket parts supplier, has promoted David Prince to the position of Repair Control Manager. Prince’s role is to oversee repairs, customer property overhauls (CPO’s), supervision of vendor monitoring and repair administration..
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CRS Jet Spares Promotes Julian Thom
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (September 20, 2010) - CRS Jet Spares, a leading business aviation aftermarket parts supplier, has promoted Julian Thom to the position of Repair Control Coordinator. Thom’s role is to coordinate repairs, monitor and build relationships with vendors, and work with CRS customer advocates on warranties.
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CRS Jet Spares first time exhibitor at Light Jets Europe Show
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (September 13, 2010) - CRS Jet Spares, a leading business aviation aftermarket support company, will be exhibiting at the Light Jets Europe show in Oxford, England on September 23 & 24.
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Significant Reduction in Billbacks
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (Sept. 13, 2010) - CRS Jet Spares, a leading business aviation aftermarket support company, reports a 25% decrease in customer additional billings, a.k.a. “billbacks”. The company attributes this significant decrease to their Option 2 pricing program.
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CRS Jet Spares Sponsors Gulfstream Operators Conference
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (May 3, 2010) -CRS Jet Spares, a leading business aviation aftermarket support company, will be exhibiting at this year’s Gulfstream Operator’s Conference. This is a rare opportunity, as the company will uniquely be one of the only aftermarket parts supplier invited to sponsor the well-known event.
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May 2010 |
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Gama Employee Wins New iPad from CRS at EBACE
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND (May 5, 2010) - CRS Jet Spares, a leading corporate aviation supplier, gave away a new Apple iPad at this year’s EBACE in Geneva, Switzerland to lucky winner and Gama employee, Jonathan Windeatt.
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May 2010 |
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Jet Spares, will give away brand new 32G iPad at EBACE
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May 2010 |
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CRS Jet Spares, announces increased European inventory in time for EBACE.
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April 2010 |
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Premier parts supplier, CRS Jet Spares, has announced support for CRJ aircraft. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (January 21, 2010) – CRS Jet Spares, a leading corporate aviation supplier, has announced that they are now offering tip-to-tail support for CRJ aircraft. This latest support program offered by CRS is in addition to the company’s current lineup of supported aircraft which includes Gulfstream, Challenger, Falcon, Learjet, Beechjet and Hawker. The company will also extend its popular 24 hour, seven days a week AOG support to include CRJ requests. |
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (December 30, 2009) – CRS Jet Spares, a leading corporate aviation supplier, has announced that they are beginning the new year by placing inventory in Europe to help increase support for their international customers. Inventory will include parts for the company’s line of supported aircraft: Gulfstream, Challenger, Falcon, Learjet, Beechjet, CRJ and Hawker. The company will continue its 24 hour, seven days a week AOG support to its international customers as well. |
Dec. 2009 |
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Nov. 2009 |
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, (September 25, 2009) - CRS Jet Spares is pleased to announce the continuation of their annual NBAA Harley Davidson drawing. This year’s prize is a 2009 Harley Davidson Sportster XL1200C which will be driven away by the winner. CRS would like to invite all corporate operators, jet owners and flight departments attending this year’s annual meeting and convention in Orlando, Florida to participate in this exciting giveaway! The drawing will take place at the CRS Booth #5167, on Wednesday, October 21st at 3:00 pm. |
Sept. 2009 |
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (September 24, 2009) – CRS Jet Spares, a leading corporate aviation supplier, has announced their “Destination West Coast” program designed to provide exceptional support to the west coast aviation community. The initiative will include increased inventory at two facilities located in California and Washington as well as delivery services and 24 hour, seven days a week AOG support. |
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, September 4th, 2009 – CRS Jet Spares (Booth #5F23) a premier aftermarket support facility is exhibiting at its first Asian Aerospace Expo and Congress in Hong Kong. CRS is extending its reach to strategic international markets with its product and service support for Gulfstream, Challenger, Falcon, Hawker and Beechjet. During the three day event, CRS will work to develop new and strengthen existing relationships with members of the Asian Business Aviation Community including: maintenance facilities, charter operators, flight departments as well as OEM’s. |
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (September 8, 2009) – CRS Jet Spares, a leading corporate aviation supplier, welcomes Stephanie Wilson to their team. Wilson’s role as Marketing Coordinator is to assist with the ongoing customer awareness of CRS products and services. The addition represents the company’s commitment to progress as well as the growth it has experienced despite the challenging economy. |
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, July14,2009 –CRS JetSpares has procured a large inventory consisting of factory new air frame and structural material for all GII and GIII model Gulfstreams. This material has been purchased direct from Gulfstream Aerospace and is fully traceable to the OEM with all necessary documentation. The inventory includes structural and air frame parts such as: doublers, cowlings, leading and trailing edges, panel assemblies, skins, frames, stringers, wire bundles and much more. |
July 2009 |
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, July 2, 2009 – CRS Jet Spares, a leading business aviation battery distribution company is now producing a state of the art battery trickle charger. The CRS battery trickle charger is a low current/constant voltage charger that can be used to float charge NiCad and Lead-Acid Mainship Batteries. CRS will be stocking and distributing the trickle charger under part number CRS-BTC1. Trickle chargers are a low cost means to maintain the charge of batteries in storage or on aircraft, which allows ready to go, fully charged batteries, as well as reduces maintenance cost. |
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, June 8th, 2009 – CRS Jet Spares has completed its 75th STC Replacement Generator transaction. “The Power of Blue” generator was installed on another Lear 35. Last week CRS delivered numbers 75 and 76 of the A3579-000 STC PMA replacement generator to a fleet operator located in South America. |
June 2009 |
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CRS’ OPTIMISTIC GLASS HALF FULL OUTLOOK
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, May 21st, 2009 – CRS Jet Spares returned from the optimistic atmosphere of EBACE, refreshed with positive energy by all contacted during the event. The realities of the global economic situation are being dealt with and the business aviation community appears to be addressing these and moving forward. During the 3 day event, CRS held discussions with many members of the business aviation community including: maintenance facilities, charter operators, flight departments as well as OEM’s. All seemed to express an understanding of the global downturn; while focusing on maintaining profitability through increased creativity.
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FORT LAUDERDALE , FL ,May 19th, 2009– CRS Jet Spares is now a distributor for Foxtronic’s Foxcarts. The Foxcart ground power unit is designed to provide smooth, high current DC power to aircraft during engine starts or ground maintenance. CRS’ distribution program will include stocking model 1600 (mid-line power unit requiring three-phase power input) and the model 2000 (HI-LINE unit that delivers maximum power output) for immediate delivery. “Our customers have called us for years with their ground support equipment requirements and it was a perfect fit for CRS to collaborate with Foxtronics to begin the distribution of their Foxcarts,” says Armando Leighton Jr., CRS CEO. |
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FORT LAUDERDALE , FL ,May 18th, 2009 – CRS Jet Spares, a business aviation aftermarket parts support company exhibited at this year’s EBACE in Geneva. This show is a key component to the CRS global marketing strategy and our presence was well supported by the international business aviation community. To thank our customers, CRS gave away a laptop at the show. This year’s lucky winner was Guillaume Mercier of RUAG Aerospace/Geneva. “Saying thank you to our customers is always a pleasure and in these challenging times giving back is particularly rewarding for us,” stated CRS CEO Armando Leighton, Jr. Mercier was surprised upon hearing the news of his winning the laptop and could not believe his good fortune. Pictured is CRS representative ML handing the laptop to Mercier. |
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FORT LAUDERDALE , FL ,May 5th, 2009 – CRS Jet Spares is excited to announce the launch of its newly designed and improved website www.crsjetspares.com. The goal of the web site is to offer visitors a one stop place to access CRS information. From parts availability, product highlights, and current offerings, to warranty details, overhaul capabilities, rewards program catalog and much more. The site also incorporates the latest parts search feature which allows for quick access and use. |
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FORT LAUDERDALE , FL ,March 25, 2009 – CRS Jet Spares is now a stocking distribution center for drain masts. A drain mast is a critical yet basic device. It is a heated drain tube that allows for water to be eliminated from an aircraft. “This is just another product which CRS customers requested to have available,” stated CRS founder and CEO Armando Leighton. “We are a company made up of people committed to assist in the dispatch reliability of the airframes we support and have committed to this OEM product line of drain masts to do just that,” continued Leighton. The drain mast inventory will provide ready to go units, priced below the OEM’s list price. CRS stock will include units for the Dassault/Falcon, Gulfstream and Bombardier aircraft with additional airframes being evaluated for future growth opportunities. |
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FORT LAUDERDALE , FL , February 20, 2009 – CRS Jet Spares, Inc. is proud to announce Armando Leighton Jr., CEO/Founder of CRS Jet Spares as a winner of the 2008 Sun-Sentinel Excalibur Award. The Excalibur Award recognizes business achievement innovation and charitable contribution in South Florida . This award was presented to Leighton earlier this month and has been given annually to South Florida ’s business leaders since 1978. Excellence and dedication to quality service separates the 2008 Excalibur Award winners from their competitors. |
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FORT LAUDERDALE , FL, February 11, 2009 – The CRS Jet Spares Rewards Program, a point system which allows customers to earn points for every purchase they make, is improving its rewards catalog. Customers will continue to have several choices to pick from, including a new CRS Visa Gift Card. We are continuing to make available some rewards favorites including CRS merchandise, gifts from Clubs of America and Bass Pro gift cards. |
February 2009 |
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CRS ANNOUNCES ITS AS9120 RECERTIFICATION
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, January 14, 2009 – CRS Jet Spares, Inc. is pleased to announce the recertification of its quality management system by the Bureau Veritas Certification in accordance with ISO 9001:2000 and the corresponding SAE aerospac e standard, AS9120. This new certification also includes the continuation of accreditation to FAA AC 00-56 which represents official U.S. government recognition of CRS’ facility qualifications and product quality performance. |
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TIM GOULET JOINS CRS TEAM AS
FORT LAUDERDALE , FL , January 5, 2009 – CRS Jet Spares welcomes Tim Goulet to the CRS team. Tim’s role within CRS will be as Regional Sales Manager covering the West Coast states in the US , as well as handling accounts in the Middle East and Asia . “The goal of a CRS regional manager is to maintain and expand the designated territory by communicating and interacting on a regular basis with the local business aviation community,” states CRS President Armando Leighton Jr. |
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