Making its first appearance at a global aerospace exhibition since being acquired by Boeing last September, equipment and parts distributor Aviall (Hall 5 Stand A17) is promoting key elements of its range of general aviation, airline and military product lines. Exhibits here include Goodyear aircraft tires, Keddeg and PTI filtration products, Otto Instruments turbine engine wiring harnesses and batteries from Teledyne Battery Products.
Although there has been relatively little change in Aviall’s daily operations, according to Boeing, the two companies have identified “certain synergies that will be explored,” including Aviall’s managing distribution of pilot supplies on behalf of fellow Boeing subsidiary Jeppesen. Given Aviall’s “lean” operations, a Boeing spokesperson told Aviation International News it will be “very careful” to pursue opportunities only that add value to both entities without disrupting the new subsidiary’s activities.
