Mentis Aviation Group and KP Aviation Team Up for Aircraft, Engine and Parts Sourcing & Distribution
November 22, 2021
Shanghai, China, November 22nd, 2021 — Mentis Aviation Group (MAG) announced it has entered into an agreement with KP Aviation (KPA), a Mesa, Arizona-based aviation company, to partner in parts distribution around China for KP Aviation, and sourcing of aircraft and engines to process through MAG’s Tear Down and Recycling facility in Hefei City, China. The partnership with KP Aviation also provides additional leverage and support to MAG, once aircraft assets are successfully harvested in the recycling phase, to sell and distribute parts to key customer relationships worldwide.
The two parties are currently working to secure the first asset for tear down in Hefei and plan to steadily grow the cooperation. According to the agreement, the two sides will work together to offer aftermarket aircraft parts and engine material from the dismantling process occurring in Hefei, along with offering parts solutions for aircraft operators within the greater China.
“KP Aviation brings 20 years of aviation expertise providing high-quality materials and services to the fixed-wing aviation marketplace. Working with KP Aviation will expand our international reach and services, thus enabling us to fully maximize returns on key aircraft assets we recycle in Hefei. The cooperation will also enable us to secure aircraft from around the world and bring those to our facility in Hefei for recycling, followed by sales of the parts globally,” said Lydia Sheng, CEO and Founder of MAG.
“Over the past five years, KPA has focused on the expansion of our global footprint, opening offices in the United Kingdom, Spain, and South Africa in support of our EMEA customer base. With China currently being the second largest domestic aviation market in the world, in addition to being the fastest growing market with a year over year 9.5% passenger traffic growth rate, it comes as no surprise that China is expected to take over the number one spot, making it our obvious next choice for location expansion. Through our collaborative efforts with Mentis Aviation Group, KP Aviation gains a trusted partner to handle the dismantling, material processing, marketing and sales of our inventory, further enabling the company to establish a reputable presence in the region. We are excited for the opportunity to partner with a company such as MAG, whose business activities and goals work so symbiotically with ours,” said Kim Schulze, CEO and Co-Founder of KPA.
To learn more about Mentis Aviation Group, visit their website www.mentisaviation.com.
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Inc. Magazine Reveals Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000
NEW YORK, August 17, 2021 – Inc. magazine today revealed that KP Aviation is No. 4056 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
“KP Aviation was founded shortly before the devastation of 9/11 and is no stranger to navigating murky waters,” says KP Aviation CEO, Kim Schulze. “While the pandemic was particularly humbling for the aviation industry, our team took it as another opportunity to gain perspective and persist through difficult times. We successfully pivoted under pressure and are proud of our financial achievements over the last year, showing a growth of 175%.”
Not only have the companies on the 2021 Inc. 5000 been very competitive within their markets, but this year’s list also proved especially resilient and flexible given 2020’s unprecedented challenges. Among the 5,000, the average median three-year growth rate soared to 543 percent, and median revenue reached $11.1 million. Together, those companies added more than 610,000 jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc., which will be available on news stands on August 20th.
“The 2021 Inc. 5000 list feels like one of the most important rosters of companies ever compiled,” says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Building one of the fastest-growing companies in America in any year is a remarkable achievement. Building one in the crisis we’ve lived through is just plain amazing. This kind of accomplishment comes with hard work, smart pivots, great leadership, and the help of a whole lot of people.”
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RENO, Nevada., July 12, 2021 – Today, KP Aviation (KPA) announced that they have welcomed Ben Gifford as the Vice President of Sales – Airframe, a new position within the company. Gifford is joining KPA from Stratton Aviation where he served as Vice President of Major Accounts. A veteran of the aviation industry, Gifford is bringing a decade plus of experience to the KP Aviation team.
“Over the last five years, KPA has been working towards the goal of broadening our product offerings and improving our acquisition close ratio; We are buying the complete aircraft not just the engines. With this trajectory, we recognized the need for additional senior leadership and expertise to focus specifically on airframe material sales,” said KP Aviation’s COO, Mike Lantz regarding the new position. “Ben’s sales career accomplishments, industry relationships, and diverse skill set make him the perfect candidate to lead our newly established role as Vice President of Sales –Airframe,” CEO, Kim Schulze added.
Before pursuing a career in aviation, Gifford earned his BA in Economics from Fairfield University. During his successful tenure, Gifford has had consistently increasing responsibilities attributed to his technical knowledge, strategic mind, data driven approach, and problem-solving ability. Multifaceted, Gifford has acquired a diverse sales background ranging from e-based client services to maintenance and repair and is currently tackling aftermarket material sales.
“KPA has assembled a team of professionals who bring extensive industry knowledge, unique skill sets and a no quit attitude. With the companies’ strong core philosophies, the go getter mentality of each team member, and the approach of senior leaderships, it was easy for me to recognize that KPA is truly investing in their customers. Ultimately, these are all key elements needed to support our current customers and grow our market share with new customers for years to come.”
— Ben Gifford on his choice to join KP Aviation
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In: short-haul low-cost airlines
Out: long-haul low-cost airlines
In: Airbus A350
Out: Airbus A380
In: Boeing 777-300ER
Out: Boeing 777X
In: Boeing 787
Out: Airbus A330neo
In: Airbus A321XLR
Out: Boeing 737-9/10
For more information, take a look at the entire story here
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