STS Component Solutions Opens UK Office

Palm City, Florida – March 22, 2012 – STS Component Solutions is pleased to announce the establishment of a new office in the UK. This new office will support its growing global customer base and strategic growth plans in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. David Ikeda will head up this new hub for these geographical markets as the Director of Business Development for Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Mr. Ikeda has over sixteen years of aftermarket aviation experience in the EMEA strategic marketplaces. His experience in OEM Distribution, PMA Sales and Development, and Maintenance Support and Programs is key to developing new business opportunities in these marketplaces. “We are excited about David joining our team. The opening of a sales and marketing office in the United Kingdom represents a further commitment from STS to expand its global presence and support network,” says Tom Covella, STSCS’ Executive Vice President and General Manager.

About STS Component Solutions, LLC

Based in Palm City, Florida, STS Component Solutions specializes in the global marketing and distribution of OEM Products and services. STS’s specialized and technical approach to the market provides our OEM, Airline and MRO Business Partners with value-added services and solutions focused on creating cost savings opportunities. STS provides 24/7 global AOG coverage, and stocks inventory at strategic locations worldwide.

About STS Aviation Group

Based in Jensen Beach, Florida, the STS Aviation Group is a diversified company that specializes in support services for the aerospace industry through its four divisions: on-call and scheduled line maintenance through STS Line Maintenance; inventory solutions for airframe and engine components through STS Component Solutions; aerospace specific staffing services through STS AeroStaff Services; and, Engineering Support including 24x7 DER services through STS Engineering Solutions.