The rapid-response vehicle, an Iveco cargo van, can transport a team of up to three technicians to support operators in aircraft-on-ground situations or other assistance-needed scenarios.
The order also includes purchase rights for an additional 50 airplanes that, if exercised, could increase value to approximately $75 billion at list prices.
Sun Air Jets, headquartered at Camarillo Airport (KCMA), delivers a wide variety of services including aircraft management, on demand charter, aircraft fueling, hangar storage and Part 145 aircraft maintenance.
The Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services (AMES) hangar is 105,000 square feet with 90-foot ceiling height. The two-bay facility can house two large-body passenger or cargo aircraft service lines independently.
The partnership should position their students to get jobs in an unmanned aerial systems field that is expected to become a $90 billion industry by 2025.
David Scarbrough named Repair Station General Manager after 21 years with company; he now manages the day-to-day operations of 40 technicians within six shop areas, a piece parts department and an Engineering department.
Travelers flying out of O'Hare International Airport may have to give themselves more time before their flights starting next week, when the People Mover train will stop serving the economy parking lots.
