Coppell, TX, (September 01, 2015) — The Superior Aviation Group announced today that its Board of Directors has named Keith Chatten as the new Chief Executive Officer of Superior Air Parts, Inc., effective immediately. Chatten previously held the position of Executive Vice President and General Manager for Superior Air Parts.
In announcing Chatten’s appointment, Cheng Shenzong, Chairman, Superior Aviation Group stated, “Superior Air Parts has seen explosive growth. The board resolution for this change is based on a plan to fully realize the potential for growth. It is with great pride that we welcome Keith Chatten as Superior Air Part’s new CEO. His impressive track record, industry insights, ability to manage diverse and complex operations, and recent performance were key factors in the board’s decision.” Chatten will report directly to Chairman Cheng and the Board.
In accepting his new position, Chatten said. “Superior Air Parts is one of those truly rare aviation companies that not only believes in helping pilots control the costs of aircraft ownership and operations, its ownership group is willing to make the investments necessary to keep it competitive. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for me and I am proud and deeply humbled that Chairman Cheng and the Board have put confidence in my abilities to achieve our goals.”
“I am very happy to say that the rest of our current management team – Kent Abercrombie, Scott Hayes, Wes Rayon and Jeff Lochridge – will remain unchanged,” he said. “We have a tremendously talented team here in Coppell that works very well together. Superior Air Parts has seen phenomenal growth over the last few years and we are well positioned to accelerate that trend.”
Prior to joining Superior Air Parts, Chatten had been the Associate Vice President of Engineering for Continental Motors, Inc. During his 14-plus year career there he had held a variety of Engineering and Program Management positions with increasing responsibilities within the engine manufacturing company. Before joining Continental, he was a Project Engineer for John Deere Consumer Products.
Chatten holds a Mechanical Engineering Degree from Louisiana Tech University, as well as an MBA from the University of South Alabama. He has hands-on experience in virtually every current production piston-powered aircraft and has over 4,000 hours of flight time. The combination of educational, professional and flight experience have combined to prepare Chatten to lead Superior Air Parts into its promising future.
About Superior Air Parts, Inc.
Superior Air Parts, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Superior Aviation Group, is a leading manufacturer of FAA approved aftermarket replacement parts for Lycoming and Continental aircraft engines. In addition, the company manufactures the FAA certified Vantage Engine and the XP-Series Engine family for experimental and sport aircraft builders. For more information, visit: www.superiorairparts.com
