DALLAS (Feb., 13, 2012) - Air Services Int'l., LLC (ASI) and their strategic partner Dakota Air Parts are pleased to announce at Heli-Expo that Eligio Garcia has joined the ASI Services team as the new Component Shop Lead Technician. In his new role Garcia will be responsible for repair and overhaul work on components for Bell Helicopter light and medium platforms.

“Eligio Garcia’s years of experience is a great asset for ASI,” said Steve Van Hemert, General Manager at ASI Services. “With both military and commercial helicopter maintenance experience Eligio brings a wealth of capabilities.”

Garcia brings with him over forty years of experience in the aviation industry including previous employment with top aviation companies including: DynCorp International, Onit Aviation, ARINC GDL, and San Joaquin Helicopters. Garcia is also a retired US Army service member with twenty years of service in army aviation as a Maintenance and Production Control Supervisor specializing in UH-1H, OH-58, AH-1 Cobras, and UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters.

About Air Services Int'l., LLC (www.asiservices.com)
Established in 1948, Air Services Int'l., LLC (ASI) provides global support to commercial, military and parapublic helicopter operators. Specializing in Rolls-Royce (Allison) M250 series gas turbine engines, ASI provides: maintenance, repair and overhaul, functional and performance testing, engine leasing and rental services. ASI also supports component repair and overhauls for Bell light and medium helicopters, STC engine upgrades for Bell 206-L1, parts sales, exchanges, consignments and supply chain management. Air Services aims to provide 24/7 global powerplant and rotorwing support.

About Dakota Air Parts Intl., Inc. (www.dakotaairparts.com)
Dakota Air Parts specializes in the buying, selling and support of a variety of rotor-wing and fixed wing aircraft, turbine engines, and parts - OEM & aftermarket. Dakota Air Parts has access to the most diverse parts information infrastructures in the world allowing them to offer the most competitive pricing without compromising quality or delivery to customers worldwide. For more information about Dakota Air Parts call (701) 297-9999 or visit www.dakotaairparts.com

Press Contact
Shawn Johnston
+1 (623) 516-8818
mediarelations@asiservices.com
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