Crownair Aquires IFR Avionics
09/21/2007 |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Crownair Aviation Acquires IFR Avionics
Announcement made at NBAA Annual Convention
NBAA Annual Convention, Atlanta, GA, September 25, 2007- Crownair Aviation, one of the most experienced and respected names in jet aircraft, pressurized piston and turbo-prop maintenance on the West Coast, today announced its acquisition of IFR Avionics – an international leader in avionics engineering and custom aircraft outfitting. The acquisition was announced at the 60th Annual National Business Aviation Association’s Annual Convention, the premier event of the avionics community, in Atlanta.
The acquisition further expands Crownair’s ability to provide a wide range of services, including offering the latest aviation technologies in their customization projects. For nearly 40 years, IFR Avionics has served as an independent facility in Van Nuys, California, providing specialized and innovative installations to numerous Fortune 500 companies. Their field teams have been recognized for off-site installations in such diverse locations as Ethiopia, the Artic Circle, the Amazon River, Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Columbia and Mexico.
At the forefront of avionics technology and customization, IFR specializes in the completion of state-of-the-art projects such as the installation and service of aircraft electronic communications, flight control, radar and entertainment systems.
By adding IFR’s extensive portfolio, Crownair Aviation will expand the scope of its business by combining personal expertise on medium sized jet and turbo-prop aircraft with IFR’s knowledge of large turbine-powered aircraft to create a full range of options for the customer. Based in San Diego, Crownair Aviation’s more than 50 years of commitment to the aviation community and high-quality customer satisfaction contributed to it being named one if the fastest growing companies by the San Diego Business Journal.
“IFR Avionics has launched Crownair into a new level of maintenance and avionics technology,” stated Grant Murray, CEO in Crownair Aviation. “With our exciting acquisition of IFR Avionics we plan to grow into a larger, multi-faceted business with a newfound focus on the most up-to-date technological opportunities in the industry.”
Though IFR will now be under the ownership of Crownair Aviation, James Lauer, President of IFR since 1978, will remain as the company’s President. He will focus primarily on expanding the company’s business opportunities.
Lauer’s professional experience in the aviation community has helped elevate IFR’s reputation that it enjoys in the industry today. A Navy Veteran, Lauer has managed several aviation companies in the Los Angeles and Las Vegas areas. He also has served as an advisor on numerous aviation industry boards, including 17 years of service on the Board of Directors of the Aircraft Electronics Association.
“Adding Jim Lauer’s experience and leadership credentials to Crownair will make our company stronger and allow us to continue to be an industry leader far into the future,” stated Murray.
Crownair Aviation, has served the West Coast aviation community since 1951, with an emphasis in integrity and professionalism. The majority of Crownair’s technicians has been with the company for more than fifteen years and pride themselves on providing their customers with quality service. Visit www.crownairaviation.com.
Specializing in custom avionics completions and retrofits since 1968, IFR has 30 years of a unique level of experience, talent, and imagination. For more information, visit www.ifravionics.com.
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