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Balazova joins Concorde Battery for European sales
Based in Germany, Mel Balazova will support aircraft distributors, manufacturers and operators with Concorde Battery products across Europe and nearby regions.

Concorde Battery has appointed Melinda “Mel” Balazova as European technical sales manager. Based in Germany, she will be responsible for supporting Concorde’s authorised aircraft battery distributors, airframe manufacturers and operators across Europe, the UK, the Mediterranean and nearby markets with technical information, support and product knowledge.

Balazova brings experience in operations and parts sales and has an in-depth understanding of the UK and European aviation industry. She is multilingual, fluent in Hungarian, English, Czech, Slovak and German. Drawing on her communications skills and aviation background, she will support Concorde Battery’s customer base and work to expand sales across the region.

She will also attend industry events, including the 2025 European Rotors VTOL Show and Safety Conference in Köln, Germany, where Concorde will exhibit at stand 744, along with other gatherings throughout the year.

Founded in 1977, Concorde Battery is a leading acid aircraft battery manufacturer whose products have been used for over 40 years as original equipment by airframe manufacturers, adopted by militaries and chosen by civilian, business and special mission operators across all types of aircraft.

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