Signature Flight Support Corporation Opens Middle East Sales Office and Announces The Appointment of Karl Bowles as Sales Manager Middle East

Feb. 16, 2011
Signature's Middle East sales office is based in the Kingdom of Bahrain and is co-located with BBA Aviation plc's Engine Repair and Overhaul Middle East sales and service representatives.

Steve Gulvin, Regional Vice President Sales for Signature’s EMEA region stated: “The Middle East is a significant market for Signature and with Karl’s appointment and the new sales office, we have extended our ability to assist our clients in utilizing the Signature network wherever they fly. With many Middle Eastern customers travelling to and from Europe and the United States, Signature now has a dedicated local resource to assist these customers with all their flight support needs. We are happy to welcome Karl with his extensive aviation experience to the Signature family.”

Signature’s Middle East sales office is based in the Kingdom of Bahrain and is co-located with BBA Aviation plc’s Engine Repair and Overhaul Middle East sales and service representatives. Karl will report to Steve Gulvin, Regional Vice President Sales, Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Signature Flight Support Corporation, a BBA Aviation plc company, is the world's largest fixed-base operation (FBO) and distribution network for business aviation services. Signature services include fueling, hangar and office rentals, ground handling and a wide range of crew and passenger amenities at strategic domestic and international locations. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Signature currently operates at more than 100 locations in the United States, Europe, South America, Africa and Asia. For more information, please visit: www.signatureflight.com.BBA Aviation plc is a leading global aviation support and aftermarket services provider with market leading businesses and attractive growth opportunities. BBA Aviation’s Flight Support businesses (Signature Flight Support®, ASIG® and Executive Beechcraft®) are focused on refueling, ground handling and/or maintenance of business and commercial aviation aircraft. Its Aftermarket Services and Systems businesses (Ontic®, International Governor Services, APPH®, Dallas Airmotive, Premier Turbines, H&S Aviation, International Turbine Service® and Barrett Turbine Engine Company) are focused on the repair and overhaul of jet engines and the design, manufacture and services of aerospace sub-systems and components. For more information, please visit www.bbaaviation.com.