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ACE 2026 - September 8th

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Av8 adds Favati for sales savvy
Jeff Favati has more than 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, where he has worked with MROs, parts sales, operations and component repairs management. He could play a key role in Av8's expansion.

The Av8 Group is expanding its sales team with the addition of Jeff Favati, sales manager. Favati will be responsible for sales and business development across all segments of Av8's markets.

With over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, Favati's background includes a variety of expertise in MRO and part sales, operations and component repairs management, along with airline operations. His previous positions included selling parts and services, while continuing with operations management, which included supply chain management, inventory, warehouse and logistics management and component repair management for airlines.

“We are excited to be expanding our sales team with Jeff, his many years of aviation experience and expertise will assist with our continued growth,” comments Av8 CEO Yoel Arnoni.

“I am eager for the opportunity to continue in the aviation industry while applying my career experience to build and grow with Av8,” Favati adds.

Located in Houston, Texas, Av8 Group, an FAA and EASA authorised repair station and FAA PMA authority, combines three distinct subsidiary units: Av8 MRO, Av8 PMA and Av8 AOG. Each unit provides varied capability, from PMA parts and engineering, accessory and component MRO to AOG parts sales, distribution and managed repair services.

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