Zenith Aviation Signs Distributor Agreement with Hartzell Propeller

Oct. 2, 2015

October 2, 2015 – Fredericksburg, VA – Zenith Aviation, an industry-leading aircraft parts supply and logistics support company, has been appointed by Hartzell Propeller Inc. to provide propeller LRU (Line Replacement Unit) parts for the Dornier 328 turboprop fleet worldwide.

“One of our primary objectives at Zenith is to find new and better solutions to support the Dornier fleet worldwide, increasing availability and creating cost-effective solutions for operators,” said Zenith President and CEO Bob Stanford. “The addition of the Hartzell product line further supports that goal.”

Zenith will stock the LRU parts at its main location in Fredericksburg, VA, in the US.        

ZENITH AVIATION CORPORATE BACKGROUNDER

Zenith Aviation was formed in 2002 when the company was awarded the marketing and distribution rights for the Dornier 328 corporate and regional airline aircraft, both the turbine-powered and turboprop models.

Since 2012, Zenith has invested more than $3 million to increase the size of its secure, climate-controlled warehouse, bringing the total size to 50,000 square feet, including a state-of-the-art parts automated inventory storage and retrieval system to improve storage capabilities and operational efficiencies.

Zenith adheres to the highest quality management systems in the industry and has earned certifications in both the AS9120 Rev. A and ISO 9001:2008 quality standards. The company retains these certifications through annual audits conducted by BSI, the industry leading ISO 9001 certification body, as well as through regular on-site client audits.

Zenith has more than 46,000 line items currently in stock. In addition to the Dornier 328 and 228, the company stocks parts for Bombardier, Embraer, Agusta, ATR, Bell Helicopter and Hawker Beechcraft aircraft. Zenith is also experienced in providing third-party logistics support for companies that require turnkey storage solutions for their parts and supply needs.

Zenith Aviation is based in Fredericksburg, VA, is a certified HUBZone provider, and is centrally located to serve a wide range of customers within the National Capital Region and worldwide.

For more information, contact Zenith Aviation at 540/361-7700 or access www.zenithaviation.com.