Amavco Aquisition of Field Aviation

Field Aviation

Canadian Operations

Field Aviation designs, modifies and certifies aircraft for specialized roles across the globe. Our expertise is the missionization of commercial platforms for search and rescue, intelligence, surveillance and interdiction roles for both government and civilian customers.

We also develop system specific STCs for many different aircraft. Our capabilities include build-to-print parts manufacturing for aircraft OEMs and our own modifications. We are also a factory authorized repair, overhaul and sales center for many avionics equipment manufacturers.

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Field Aerospace

U.S. Operations

Field Aerospace has more than 25 years of experience developing and delivering systems engineering and systems integration solutions to the U.S. government and aerospace and defense industry.

Through Field Aviation, we also provide engineering expertise spanning aircraft operations and avionics, test planning and execution, test instrumentation design and configuration, electrical and system design, as well as structural design and modification.

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Cincinnati, OH | Apr. 27, 2012

Established in 1947 in Calgary, Alberta, Field Aviation is an international Aircraft Modification and Parts Manufacturing company with locations in Toronto, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta as well as Seattle, Washington and Cincinnati, Ohio in the United States. The company's products and services are organized around various aviation specialties, including, aircraft modification, parts manufacturing, interior modifications and upgrades, avionics service and installation as well as aircraft sales and leasing. Field Aviation operates from two production facilities totaling 150,000 square feet. Field Aviation also has two offices in the United States, its corporate headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio and its U.S. West sales office located in Seattle, Washington. Field Aviation employs over 260 highly skilled staff across its operations.

Commenting on the acquisition, John Mactaggart, President and CEO of Field Aviation said: "Field Aviation has a long-standing and well regarded history in the aviation sector worldwide. Amavco was established with a single purpose to acquire and build companies in the aviation sector. I see this change in ownership as a great opportunity for us all at Field Aviation. With a clear focus from the Amavco board on growing our aviation business, I am very much looking forward to continuing to work with all our dedicated staff, customers and suppliers and continuing to build on the great name of Field Aviation in the coming years."

The acquisition of Field Aviation will allow Amavco to begin executing on its strategy of growth in the aviation services sector. Amavco will retain the current senior management of Field Aviation following the completion of the acquisition and will continue to invest in the Canadian operations driving business improvements for the benefit of customers and employees. Amavco is also planning to expand into the United States through organic growth or follow-on acquisitions. The company is currently in discussions with several potential acquisition targets and is also in early stages of identifying possible sites for its first U.S. Modification Center.

Commenting on its plans for expansion in the future, Dan Magarian, Chairman of Amavco said: "While we fully intend to pursue aggressive growth for our Canadian Operations, we are also excited about the prospects of growth in the U.S. We are looking at suitable sites that will accommodate our needs and provide us appropriate incentives to help us fast-track plans. We expect to add 80-125 new jobs within the first several years of operations in the U.S."

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