GA Telesis
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UnclaimedGA Telesis is a privately held aviation aftermarket company providing aircraft components, maintenance, engine services, leasing, finance, trading, and digital aviation-related solutions.
Last updated October 14, 2026
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Overview
GA Telesis is an American aviation services and investment company headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Its business is concentrated in the aviation aftermarket rather than in the manufacture of complete aircraft. The company supplies and repairs aircraft components, provides engine and composite-material services, arranges aircraft and spare-parts financing, trades aircraft and engines, and supports airlines, lessors, maintenance providers, and other aviation operators. The company was established on April 10, 2002, by Abdol Moabery and George Edward Batchelor, the founder of Arrow Air. Batchelor died a few months after the company was formed, and Moabery later acquired his interest. The name GA Telesis combines the founders' initials, while “Telesis” was selected to convey purposeful or deliberate progress. Moabery has remained the company's president and chief executive since its creation. GA Telesis began receiving broader industry recognition during the middle of the 2000s. In 2007, a Merrill Lynch subsidiary acquired a 49 percent interest in the business. The investment gave GA Telesis additional financial capacity while Moabery retained control. The company subsequently expanded from parts trading into a broader platform covering component repair, aircraft and engine finance, leasing, asset trading, and maintenance services. Its operating structure has included five principal divisions. The Flight Solutions Group handles aircraft and component solutions, distribution, and related aftermarket activities. Leasing Investment Finance & Trading, commonly known as LIFT, provides asset-backed finance, structured credit, leasing, and trading services. GA Telesis Engine Services, or GATES, repairs and services commercial aircraft engines. The Maintenance Repair and Overhaul division focuses on component, composite, radome, and landing-gear work. The Digital Innovation Group develops technology-oriented initiatives, including blockchain-related services. Expansion has occurred through acquisitions, joint ventures, supplier agreements, and the development of specialized facilities. The 2011 purchase of Ultimate Aircraft Composites added repair and manufacturing capabilities for items such as radomes, flight-control surfaces, and aircraft doors. In 2012, the company formed GA Innovation China with Air China to support used-aircraft trading in China. In 2013, it acquired part of Finnair's engine-services operation and renamed it GA Telesis Engine Services. The Helsinki operation became one of the company's principal engine-support locations. GA Telesis also developed substantial aviation-finance activities. Together with Wafra Capital Partners, it created aviation investment vehicles that raised large pools of capital for aircraft and aviation-asset investments. The company reported that its annual revenue exceeded $1 billion by 2019, although it is not publicly listed and does not publish the same level of recurring financial disclosure as a public corporation. Commercial relationships have broadened its aftermarket reach. In 2014, Boeing selected GA Telesis as a preferred marketplace partner for aircraft and engine components, on-ground repair support, freighter conversions, and engine programs. Beginning in 2020, GA Telesis entered a parts-distribution arrangement with Honeywell Aerospace for selected CFM56-5B components. The relationship expanded in 2023 to include additional product distribution and Honeywell finished-goods inventory, after which Honeywell recognized GA Telesis as its 2023 Global Channel Partner of the Year. The company continued investing in specialized engine services during the 2020s. It opened a Special Procedures AeroEngine Hospital in Helsinki and partnered with Air Transport Services Group to establish another facility at Wilmington Air Park in Ohio. The Wilmington operation later obtained FAA and EASA certification. In 2025, GA Telesis acquired AAR Corporation's landing-gear business, further strengthening its component and MRO platform. GA Telesis operates facilities in the United States and internationally, with major sites near Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, at Helsinki Airport, and at Wilmington Air Park. Its customers and counterparties include airlines, aircraft lessors, manufacturers, financial institutions, maintenance providers, and aviation investors. The company has also faced litigation involving data use and disputes connected to aircraft stranded in Russia after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. It remains an active, privately controlled aviation aftermarket group.
History
GA Telesis was founded in Fort Lauderdale on April 10, 2002, by Abdol Moabery and George Edward Batchelor. Batchelor, who had founded Arrow Air, died in July of that year. Moabery subsequently acquired Batchelor's interest and became the controlling figure in the company. A United States Navy veteran, Moabery had previously worked in aviation systems and financial trading. The company's name was formed from the founders' initials, while “Telesis” was intended to suggest purposeful progress. The business initially developed around aviation trading and aftermarket support. It gained wider recognition during the middle of the 2000s, and in 2007 a Merrill Lynch subsidiary acquired a 49 percent stake. The investment provided institutional backing without displacing Moabery's control. GA Telesis then broadened its activities through acquisitions and partnerships. In 2011 it bought Ultimate Aircraft Composites, adding repair and manufacturing expertise for commercial-aircraft composite components. In 2012, it partnered with Air China to establish GA Innovation China in Beijing, a joint venture focused on used-aircraft trading in China. A major expansion occurred in 2013 when GA Telesis acquired part of Finnair's Engine Services division. The operation became GA Telesis Engine Services, known as GATES, and gave the company a dedicated commercial-engine repair platform in Helsinki. Early supported engine types included the General Electric CF6-80C2, CFM International CFM56-5B, and Pratt & Whitney PW2000. GATES later became a central element of the company's technical-services strategy. In 2014, Boeing and GA Telesis agreed to make aircraft and engine components available through Boeing's official parts marketplace. Boeing also identified GA Telesis as a preferred provider for aircraft-on-ground repair support, freighter conversions, and engine programs. Around the same period, GA Telesis expanded its finance activities through GA Telesis Aviation Investments, or GAIN, formed with Wafra Capital Partners. The first fund had raised $500 million by January 2014, and a second vehicle, GAIN 2, was established in 2017 with a further $500 million target. By 2019, the company reported annual revenue above $1 billion. Its business was organized around several complementary activities: the Flight Solutions Group, LIFT, GATES, the MRO division, and the Digital Innovation Group. LIFT covers leasing, structured finance, trading, and inventory-finance products. One of its offerings allows airlines to obtain spare-parts inventories for fixed monthly payments rather than purchasing all of the inventory outright. It also includes HALO Air Finance, a joint venture formed in 2023 with Tokyo Century Corporation and Inter-Vest Capital Partners. GA Telesis's supplier and distribution relationships became increasingly important during the 2020s. In 2020, it entered an exclusive global distribution arrangement with Honeywell Aerospace for the CFM56-5B variable bleed screw, excluding mainland China. In 2023, the relationship was extended to include CFM56-5B flex shafts and Honeywell finished-goods inventory. Honeywell subsequently recognized GA Telesis as its 2023 Global Channel Partner of the Year. The company also expanded its technical footprint by opening a Special Procedures AeroEngine Hospital in Helsinki in 2020. The Ohio engine-services project was developed with Air Transport Services Group. The partners established a second SPAH at Wilmington Air Park, and the facility later obtained FAA and EASA certification. GA Telesis's MRO activities also include composite repair, component work, radome testing, and landing-gear services. The company reported substantial growth in its landing-gear activity between 2019 and 2023. In 2025, it acquired AAR Corporation's landing-gear business. The company has encountered legal and geopolitical challenges. In 2021, GA Telesis and Constant Aviation sued Salesforce, alleging unauthorized disclosure or use of company information and asserting intellectual-property and trade-secret claims. Following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine and the resulting sanctions, two Airbus A319s leased by GA Telesis to Rossiya Airlines remained in Russia. GA Telesis's Irish unit brought claims against Rossiya and Aeroflot, which were settled in 2023 after compensation was received from Russian insurer NSK. GA Telesis remains privately held and active. Its operations extend across the United States and international aviation markets, with primary facilities near Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, at Helsinki Airport, and at Wilmington Air Park, supported by additional sites in the United States and other countries. The company presents itself as an integrated aviation aftermarket platform combining technical services, parts distribution, asset trading, leasing, investment, and finance.
- 2025
AAR landing-gear business is acquired
[1]The transaction expands GA Telesis's landing-gear and MRO portfolio.
- 2024
Wilmington facility receives FAA and EASA certification
[1]The Ohio SPAH obtains approvals from both United States and European aviation authorities.
- 2023
Honeywell relationship expands
[1]The agreement adds flex shafts and finished-goods inventory distribution, followed by Honeywell's channel-partner recognition.
- 2022
Digital Innovation Group launches Blockrails
[1]The group introduces a subscription service using blockchain-oriented tools for real-estate transactions.
- 2021
Ohio SPAH partnership is announced
[1]GA Telesis and ATSG begin developing a specialized engine facility at Wilmington Air Park.
- 2020
Honeywell distribution agreement is signed
[1]GA Telesis receives exclusive distribution rights for a selected CFM56-5B component outside mainland China.
- 2020
Helsinki SPAH opens
[1]A Special Procedures AeroEngine Hospital expands the company's engine-support capabilities.
- 2017
GAIN 2 is established
[1]GA Telesis and Wafra create a second aviation investment vehicle.
- 2014
Boeing marketplace partnership begins
[1]GA Telesis becomes a preferred Boeing marketplace partner for components and selected support programs.
- 2014
GAIN raises aviation investment capital
[1]The aviation investment platform created with Wafra reports $500 million raised by January.
Products and positioning
An integrated, privately held aviation aftermarket and asset-finance platform serving airlines, lessors, maintenance organizations, manufacturers, and aviation investors.
Aviation aftermarket and distribution
Flight Solutions Group
The Flight Solutions Group provides aircraft and engine-component solutions, parts distribution, and related aftermarket support. Its activities connect airlines, maintenance providers, lessors, manufacturers, and other aviation customers with serviceable, repaired, or traded components. The group also supports aircraft-on-ground requirements and participates in manufacturer-linked marketplace programs.
Aircraft engine maintenance and repair · 2013
GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES)
GATES is GA Telesis's dedicated engine-services business. Its Helsinki operation originated through the acquisition of part of Finnair's Engine Services division and has supported commercial engines including the GE CF6-80C2, CFM56-5B, and Pratt & Whitney PW2000. The business includes specialized procedures, engine-component work, and the company's SPAH facilities in Helsinki and Ohio.
Aircraft component and composite MRO
Maintenance Repair and Overhaul
The MRO division repairs aircraft components and composite structures and operates capabilities related to radomes, flight-control surfaces, doors, carbon-fiber materials, and landing gear. Its facilities include testing and repair equipment designed for commercial-aircraft components, including a large composite autoclave and radome-testing capability.
Aircraft leasing, finance, and trading
LIFT
Leasing Investment Finance & Trading provides asset-backed aviation finance, leasing, structured credit, aircraft and engine trading, and spare-parts inventory solutions. Its products can allow airlines to access inventories or aviation assets through financing or lease structures. LIFT also houses or supports investment vehicles and the HALO Air Finance joint venture.
Aviation investment management · 2014
GA Telesis Aviation Investments (GAIN)
GAIN is an aviation investment platform created with Wafra Capital Partners. It was designed to raise capital for investments in aircraft, engines, and related aviation assets. A successor or companion vehicle, GAIN 2, was established in 2017.
Aircraft finance · 2023
HALO Air Finance
HALO Air Finance is a joint venture under the LIFT platform involving GA Telesis, Tokyo Century Corporation, and Inter-Vest Capital Partners. Its disclosed transactions have included financing a Boeing 737-800 freighter for Nauru Airlines and supporting an investment vehicle acquiring Airbus A320 aircraft.
Digital transaction technology · 2022
Blockrails
Blockrails is a subscription service established by the Digital Innovation Group. It applies blockchain-oriented tools to real-estate transaction management, extending GA Telesis's digital activities beyond its core aviation aftermarket operations.
Controversies
2022
Aircraft stranded in Russia after invasion and sanctions
Two Airbus A319s and their engines leased by GA Telesis to Rossiya Airlines remained in Russia after the invasion of Ukraine and the imposition of Western sanctions. GA Telesis's Irish unit brought legal claims against Rossiya and Aeroflot. The dispute was settled in 2023 after compensation was received from Russian insurer NSK.
2021
GA Telesis and Constant Aviation lawsuit against Salesforce
GA Telesis and Constant Aviation filed suit alleging that Salesforce disclosed or used company information without authorization. The claims included alleged violations involving contractual restrictions, intellectual property, and trade secrets. The supplied reference does not establish a final merits judgment.
Marketing campaigns
- 2023Honeywell expanded distribution relationship
Global
The Honeywell relationship was extended to include CFM56-5B flex shafts and global distribution of Honeywell finished-goods inventory.
Outcome. Honeywell named GA Telesis its 2023 Global Channel Partner of the Year.
- 2020Honeywell CFM56-5B distribution program
Global excluding mainland China
GA Telesis became Honeywell Aerospace's exclusive global distributor for the CFM56-5B variable bleed screw under a three-year agreement.
Outcome. The arrangement created a dedicated distribution activity within the Flight Solutions Group and increased the companies' access to used components and service inventory.
- 2014Boeing official parts marketplace partnership
Global aviation aftermarket
GA Telesis was presented through Boeing's official parts marketplace as a source for aircraft and engine components. The arrangement also covered preferred-partner support for aircraft-on-ground repairs, freighter conversions, and engine programs.
Outcome. The arrangement broadened GA Telesis's visibility and access to customers across multiple Boeing, Airbus, McDonnell Douglas, Bombardier, and De Havilland aircraft types.
Brand decisions
2025
Acquire AAR landing-gear businessM&ABackground
GA Telesis was expanding its component-repair and landing-gear capabilities.
Action taken
The company acquired AAR Corporation's landing-gear business.
Aftermath
The deal strengthened GA Telesis's MRO and landing-gear portfolio.
2023
Form HALO Air FinanceM&ABackground
GA Telesis sought to broaden structured aircraft financing through a joint venture.
Action taken
It formed HALO Air Finance with Tokyo Century Corporation and Inter-Vest Capital Partners.
Aftermath
The venture financed a Boeing 737-800 freighter for Nauru Airlines and later supported an Airbus A320 investment vehicle.
2021
Develop Ohio engine-services facility with ATSGStrategyBackground
GA Telesis sought additional North American engine-services capacity.
Action taken
It partnered with Air Transport Services Group to construct a SPAH at Wilmington Air Park.
Aftermath
The facility received FAA and EASA certification by 2024.
2020
Create dedicated Honeywell distribution activityStrategyBackground
The Honeywell agreement required a focused platform for distributing selected aerospace components and materials.
Action taken
GA Telesis created the Distribution Solutions Group within its Flight Solutions Group.
Aftermath
The relationship later expanded to additional Honeywell products and finished-goods inventory.
2020
Open Helsinki Special Procedures AeroEngine HospitalProduct launchBackground
GA Telesis aimed to add specialized engine procedures to its Helsinki technical-services operation.
Action taken
It opened the Helsinki SPAH to support engines used on Airbus A320-family and Boeing aircraft.
Aftermath
The SPAH model was later extended through the company's Ohio partnership with ATSG.
2013
Acquire part of Finnair Engine ServicesM&ABackground
GA Telesis sought to expand from parts and asset trading into direct engine maintenance and repair.
Action taken
It acquired part of Finnair's Engine Services division and rebranded the operation as GA Telesis Engine Services.
Aftermath
The Helsinki operation became a foundation of the GATES engine-services business.
Recent events
Reported
GA Telesis forms GA Telesis Rotorcraft[2]
GA Telesis announced the formation of GA Telesis Rotorcraft to provide lease and finance solutions in the helicopter sector.
- Unconfirmed
Reported
CAAC approves GA Telesis landing gear operation[3]
GA Telesis announced that it received approval from China's Civil Aviation Administration for its Miami-based landing gear operation, allowing the operation to repair and overhaul CRJ900 landing gears for China Express Airlines.
Reported
GA Telesis opens Taiwan sales and customer care center[4]
GA Telesis announced the opening of a new sales and customer care center in Taipei, Taiwan, to provide localized aircraft and engine parts, services, and support to its growing Asia-Pacific customer base.
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