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Associated Air Center completes 23rd BBJ

Aug. 21, 2012, Ariz. – Associated Air Center, StandardAero’s Large Scale VIP Transport Completions Center in Dallas, Tex., recently delivered its 23rd "green" Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) completion for an Eastern European-based energy company customer.

The completed interior includes a large sitting area complete with bench seating, retractable tables and individual "captain’s chairs," in addition to a custom-designed lavatory and bedroom. Other accoutrements include a fully-equipped cabin management system incorporating in flight-entertainment, WiFi communications and flat panel video monitors.

"This delivery showcased our design savvy, craftsmanship and our cabin interior expertise," said Chris Schechter, Vice President & General Manager, Associated Air Center. "The beauty and complexity of our designs are resonating with our customers and translating to greater brand awareness for AAC; our customers are coming to us in greater numbers from a wide variety of markets."

Among Associated Air Center’s other recent achievements are its contract award for an Airbus A330-200 series, wide-body aircraft and the opening of its 4,000 square foot VIP custom interior Design Center, which includes a full scale interior of a narrow-body Boeing Business Jet/Airbus Corporate Jet (BBJ/ACJ) VIP cabin, complete with fully-functioning seating, interior lighting, cabin management systems and an array of fabrics, veneers and interior layout floor plans.

StandardAero’s Associated Air Center provides world-class program management and ODA certification authority to keep airplane programs on schedule and provides industry-leading experience and warranty support after delivery. The company’s vertically-integrated, state of the art facility employs the most advanced engineering in the industry along with operational excellence and superior customer service from start to finish.