Complete Aircraft Group (CAG) acquires Aerocare Aviation Services

Exeter, UK-based MRO specialist expands into corporate aviation MRO

Complete Aircraft Group (CAG), a leading UK independent specialist provider of quality aviation solutions, including the supply of aircraft tooling, parts, and components to airlines worldwide, is proud to announce the acquisition of established business aviation MRO Part 145 provider Aerocare Aviation Services Limited (AASL). The AASL team has been operating for over three decades, providing maintenance, repair, modifications, interior refurbishment, and exterior paint, all to OEM standards. Aerocare will retain its name under the new ownership.

The acquisition propels Exeter based CAG, founded in November 2020, firmly into the corporate aviation arena. Hawarden Airport / Chester-based AASL undertakes work on aircraft types including Hawker, King Air and Embraer Phenom 300, for leading charter companies, as well as private owners. The combined businesses bring together 100 talented individuals under CAG CEO and Founder, Warren Crook.

CAG supports global airlines, leading MROs, original equipment manufacturers (OEMS) and other aviation related organisations to source and deliver reliable aviation solutions across the world. Utilising its trusted and established vendor supply chain contacts, CAG customer benefit from cost savings and increased efficiency.

The purchase of AASL marks a strategic investment for CAG, which recently bolstered its senior management with the addition of Alan Barnes, a prolific, seasoned aerospace professional with 30 years’ experience supporting MROs, including those owned and authorised by leading business aviation manufacturers.

Alan Barnes, Head of Operations, Complete Aircraft Group commented:

“The acquisition of Aerocare is an important and significant milestone in the continued journey of CAG and their wider group portfolio. I’m delighted to be helping steer this expansion. Aerocare is a world renowned, trusted business with an unsurpassed pedigree currently centred on the Hawker platform. We are looking forward to working with Aerocare General Manager, Jason Davies and his team, to maximise resources and building up capability.”

Complete Aircraft Group CEO Warren Crook added: “The complementary addition of Aerocare is a great fit to our diverse aviation group, enabling us to better serve our respective markets and customer base. Moving into business aviation, which has shown incredible resilience throughout the pandemic, and opens an exciting and new chapter for CAG. Valuable portfolio additions include Mobile Repair Team Ltd, aircraft acquisition and tear down, plus complete management and oversight.”

Aerocare General Manager Jason Davies stated:

“The acquisition of Aerocare Aviation Services Limited by Complete Aircraft Group will now provide a solid platform on which to build the presence of Aerocare as a reputable brand within the MRO sector and deliver new and exciting support opportunities to UK and EMEA markets. Specific focus will be placed on providing enhanced support to customers based in the south of England,” he added.

For further information on CAG’s services, please contact:

Alan Barnes, Head of Operations.

alan.barnes@complete-aircraft.com.

Editor Notes:

Complete Aircraft Group (CAG) is a global independent specialist solution provider for high quality aircraft tooling, parts and components.

CAG works closely with global airlines, leading maintenance repair organisations (MROs), original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and other aviation-related organisations to source and deliver reliable aircraft solutions across the world. Utilising its trusted and established vendor supply chain contacts, CAG enables cost savings and increased efficiency for its customers. Unsurpassed industry technical expertise, innovative solutions, agile processes and an extensive range of reputable strategic partnerships enable the business to maintain a leading entrepreneurial position. Committed to lowering costs and providing first class support and service, CAG is a reliable provider of aircraft tooling, parts and components worldwide. Customers benefit from the availability of high-quality products at an attractive price that can be delivered using preferred delivery options to ensure the most timely and cost-efficient solution.

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Paul Cremer

My name is Paul Cremer, and this marks my 42nd year working within the business and general aviation industry. Over this time, I’ve had the privilege of overseeing a diverse array of sector activities, ranging from aircraft charter and management to air ambulance services, ground operations, air traffic control, airport management, technology implementation, and the outsourcing services I currently manage.

In my role focused on delivering advisory, technology, and outsourcing services to aviation customers, I handle a wide spectrum of responsibilities. This includes overseeing International Trip Support, Operations Control Centre Services (OCC), Continuing Airworthiness Management Service (CAMO), Airworthiness Reviews, ARC Services, Aircraft Delivery and Re-delivery Support Services, Maintenance Coordination Services including AOG, Tech Ops (Maintenance Control Centre), and managing myairops software products. As the Head of Aviation Delivery, I lead the customer-facing delivery of Technology & Outsourcing products and services for the market, drawing upon a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and industry connections within Gama Aviation’s Technology and Outsourcing Strategic Business Unit.

My journey into Business and General Aviation began during my teenage years while still in school. I was fortunate enough to be welcomed into the industry, starting at a flying club, and later working at the Air Traffic Services Unit at Blackbushe Airport. There, I maintained the ATC Movement Logs in the Control Tower during weekends, solidifying my passion for aviation. Upon completing my schooling, I seized opportunities at Fairoaks Airport, where I began as Ground Crew while pursuing my Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officer’s license. Advancements in my career led me to the role of Air Traffic Services Manager.

Since joining Gama Aviation in 1996, I’ve held various positions, including Operations Manager (Post Holder), Operations & Commercial Manager, Commercial Manager, Operations Delivery Manager, Head of Business Aviation Delivery, and currently, Head of Aviation Delivery. This role encompasses Gama Aviation Group’s Gama Aviation, myairops, and FlyerTech companies.

In 2023, I was honoured to be invited to serve as the Chair of the Operations Working Group for the British Business & General Aviation Association. This opportunity allows me to contribute to industry initiatives within BBGA’s membership of nearly 200 industry companies, focusing on challenges such as regulatory compliance, Air Services Agreements, technological advancements, workforce development, operational matters, and sustainability.

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Marc Bailey has spent his entire career in aviation and has worked in most areas of Aviation Services with scheduled airlines, MRO’s, military contract support and latterly with associations, government, and its agencies.

Marc represents your position in Europe (even post Brexit) – as President of ECOGAS (European Council of General Aviation Support) which maintains a voice with EASA. All the major member states are represented on the ECOGAS board. With EASA restructuring its meetings with industry, ECOGAS is now well positioned to represent our position in all areas following industry partnerships with the European Independent Maintenance Group and with ARPAS the new drone and autonomous association.

Marc is chair of the UKASF (United Kingdom Airworthiness Strategic Forum) as part of an initiative to develop Aviation Services across all aviation activities. The UKASF pulls together airlines, MROs, Rotary, Drones, and commercial GA bodies to work with CAA and DfT. The objective is for industry to take the lead to drive strategic issues to benefit all parties. We are well positioned after four years to continue our good work and with the re-established role of Chief Surveyor in the CAA we have a good focal point to do this.

Marc chairs the CAA Finance and Services Forum which allows industry in the UK to discuss in the financial plans for the CAA and the value for money delivered by those funds paid by industry. This is a new and valuable new platform for all parties.

Under recent developments Marc has formed an alliance with, ARPAS, AOPA, BHA and BBGA so that we can strengthen our voice under a joint ‘GA 4 Biz’ banner. This alliance is working to do everything possible to represent the industry’s business interests with UK government and to help realise the Government’s desire to make UK General Aviation a Global Leader in a post Brexit environment. GA4Biz – GA4Biz

The next Generation initiatives with industry and government have continued to develop with the retention platform now evolving into the “Aviation Skills Recruitment Platform”. The platform now not only offers a vehicle for those offering and seeking posts in aviation, it also provides pathways with its TalentView portion seeking to provide pathways for new entrants into our sector. The recruitment platform is being further developed to include training opportunities across a wide range of providers, from government agencies through academic bodies. Getting our next generation activities right in the UK over the next couple of years is our single most important issue which we in aviation must grab with both hands. Marc is playing a central role to help develop many of these channels.

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