Industry Leader GA Telesis Becomes 68th Member of Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA)

AFRA is delighted to welcome GA Telesis as the newest member of AFRA. GA Telesis is recognized as a worldwide leader in providing integrated support service to the aerospace industry.

Martin Fraissignes, AFRA’s executive director, stated: "The fact that such a prestigious and influential company as GA Telesis has chosen to join AFRA is further testament to AFRA’s leading role in developing and setting industry standards for the sustainable disassembly of aircraft."

 

"Aircraft fleet retirements will grow exponentially in the coming 20 years. We are proud to be members of AFRA and to help promote the responsible re-use and recycling of aviation materials," said Abdol Moabery, president and CEO of GA Telesis, LLC. "Engaging in environmentally sound practices, whether overhauling airframe and engine components for return to extended serviceability or ensuring proper disposition of useful materials to be made into new products is consistent with our performance and culture that is 'Intelligently Defining Aviation.'"

 

"We look forward to developing an active working partnership with GA Telesis who are one of our industry leaders," continued Fraissignes. "Being able to count on one more industry leader is important as we move forward in working closely with regulatory and legislative authorities in Europe and the United States to promote the sustainable development of the end-of-life sector of the air transport industry."

 

Established in 2006, AFRA is a not-for-profit industry association with 68 members, from 18 countries whose businesses focus on environmentally responsible management of end-of-service aircraft. 25 organizations are currently AFRA Accredited.