First Aviation Services Inc.’s Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC, Aviation Blade Services, Inc. and Heliblade International, LLC subsidiaries, jointly announced today the appointment of Robert Takacs as Director of Business Development for both Rotary and Fixed Wing Operations.

Mr. Takacs brings a wealth of experience and contacts in the regional airline marketplace from his time at Voyageur Aviation and Av-Reps. Mr. Takacs’ solid experience developing customer relationships and understanding the needs of turboprop operators is an excellent fit with First Aviation Services Inc.’s industry leading engineering, quality, and technical capabilities.

The appointment will also compliment First Aviation’s continued investment in the rotorcraft marketplace with the recent Heliblade acquisition. Mr. Takacs will co-ordinate First Aviation Services Inc. growth strategy in the rotorcraft marketplace for the company’s three FAA 145 repair stations dedicated to helicopter rotor blades.

Paul Bolton, First Aviation Services’ COO said “Robert is a powerful addition to the team as we continue to grow these segments. Robert’s experience and relationships with operators will be a great asset.”  Mr. Takacs added “The opportunity to be part of the First Aviation team with their strong brands, extensive product lines in both turboprops and helicopters is very exciting”.