Unison names Progressive Air Services exclusive Piston Products AOG providerJACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 15, 2006 - Unison Industries today announced that it has selected Progressive Air Services as its exclusive "Aircraft on Ground" (AOG) support distributor for Unison's piston engine products, effective June 1, 2006. Under the agreement, Progressive Air Services will stock the most common Unison parts/products requested in AOG situations, including Slick magnetos and harnesses, SlickSTART electronic start boosters, and Autolite Aviation Spark Plugs. Guaranteed inventory will be listed on Progressive's website, with all parts available for same-day shipment worldwide. "Unison understands the extraordinary costs and inconvenience associated with grounded aircraft," said Fred Sontag, Distribution Sales Manager for Unison Industries. "Our partnership with Progressive will provide our customers with faster, easier access to the parts they need when they need them - helping them get back to the business of flying." Based in Kamloops, British Columbia, Progressive Air Services has been supplying aircraft engines, parts and accessories to private, commercial and corporate aircraft operators worldwide for over 30 years. The company's expanded relationship with Unison marks the 15th year Progressive has been a Unison piston engine products authorized distributor. "Progressive's vast network and resources make us the ideal AOG partner for Unison's global customer base," said Brad Ford, Distribution Manager for Progressive Air Services. "We're confident that our same-day service guarantee will enhance the experience Unison's customers have come to expect." About Unison Unison Industries, LLC, is a wholly owned subsidiary within GE's Aviation business unit. Unison is a leader in the design and manufacture of electrical and mechanical components, sensors, and systems for aircraft, industrial, marine, and space uses. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Unison operates manufacturing facilities and logistics centers worldwide. For more information, visit: www.unisonindustries.com. Contact information for Progressive Air Services Ltd.: Progressive Air Services Ltd. 2965 Airport Road Kamloops, B.C. Canada V2B 7W8 Phone: 250-376-6226 Fax: 250-376-1995 Website: www.progressiveair.net E-mail: sales@progressiveair.net - end - For More Information: Contact: Wayne Moles , Marketing Communications Manager (904) 739-4296 | ||