TNA Selected as the Exclusive Electric Aircraft Tug Provider for Sun ‘n Fun

Feb. 21, 2017
TNA Aviation Technologies announced that it has been selected as the exclusive supplier and GSE equipment partner providing their advanced towbarless electric ground support equipment for Sun n Fun, April 4-9

St. Augustine, FL - Feb 21st 2017 – As a result of the partnership agreement, TNA will furnish the SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In and Expo with its advanced TowFLEXX® aircraft tugs. Those products combine the best in flexibility, adaptability, practical features, tow capacity and capability.

Commenting on the news, Michael Turwitt, Managing Partner & Co-Owner of TNA Aviation Technologies, said: “We’re delighted TNA has been chosen by the SUN ‘n FUN organizers to be the sole supplier of our innovative tow vehicles. As well as providing a global showcase for our modern technologies, this arrangement provides another example of TNA Aviation Technologies’ vision to work closely with large general aviation event partners to do our bit to help make the aircraft ground moving experience quicker and slicker.”

"We are committed to providing our customers with quality aircraft tugs and an outstanding experience throughout the ground handling process," said Ulrich (Uli) Nielen, Managing Partner and Co-Owner of TNA. "Choosing our partnership with SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In and Expo was a simple decision for us, as they add to our mission to serve customers with exceptional products and dependable services," he added.

The SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In and Expo is one of the largest aviation events of its kind in the world. Over 200,000 visitors attend the week-long event every year, which is held at the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Central Florida. U.S. visitors represent all 50 states and international visitors come from 82 or more countries. The event is covered by approximately 500 journalists representing the US and dozens of foreign countries.

The SUN ‘n FUN is Florida’s largest convention of any type, attracting over 5,000 aircraft and their owners annually. Lakeland Linder Regional Airport becomes the busiest airport in the world during the week! More than 600 corporations and businesses activate and sponsor, bringing an incredible array of aviation goods and services together for what has become known as “The Aviation’s Season Opener”.

About TNA Aviation Technologies

TNA Aviation Technologies, a division of Turwitt, Nielen & Associates, P.A., is the exclusive American distributor for German designed aircraft ground handling tugs, known in Europe under the brand Flyer-Truck® and TugMAXXE® . These advanced electric towbarless aircraft tow tugs are easy to operate and offer limitless flexibility. The company provides modern solutions to all aircraft moving and ground support needs for fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters between 2,000 lbs. (910 kg) up to 220,000 lbs. (100 tons) MTOW.

The company offers best-in-class products that meet the needs of a diverse aviation marketplace, from private aircraft owners, FBOs, MROs, charter and corporate flight operators, airlines, military and law enforcement. TNA Aviation Technologies is a member of the NBAA.