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Martin Curtis to handle Next Level Aviation’s new subsidiary in Ireland

During his career, Mr. Curtis has held senior management positions at AAR, Pratt & Whitney, and Quantum Aviation.
Martin’s decades of experience in the global commercial aviation aftermarket make him the perfect fit to expand Next Level’s existing EMEA customer base.

Next Level Aviation-Ireland, Ltd., will commence operations in the Dublin area next month and is forecast to reach USD 100MM+ in annual revenues within five years.

Next Level Aviation has appointed Martin Curtis as the President of its new subsidiary in Dublin, Next Level Aviation-Ireland, Ltd.  Mr. Curtis will lead this new subsidiary to significant growth in the coming years through used serviceable material sales in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region and aircraft and engine transactions globally.

During his career, Mr. Curtis has held senior management positions at AAR, Pratt & Whitney, and Quantum Aviation.  Most recently he owned and operated an aviation asset and spare parts trading company located in Dublin.  He has also acted as a trusted advisor to the leasing community on aircraft/engine portfolio transactions and has served as a director on the boards of trading and aircraft lease companies including Q Aviation.

Jack Gordon, Chairman, and CEO of Next Level Aviation said, “Martin Curtis is a seasoned and respected veteran of the commercial aviation aftermarket with significant technical and commercial knowledge across all modern commercial engine platforms and deep long-term relationships within the Irish leasing community. Martin’s decades of experience in the global commercial aviation aftermarket make him the perfect fit to expand Next Level’s existing EMEA customer base and lead our entrance into the used aircraft/engine trading business, where NLA seeks to develop a reputation as an efficient and reliable counter-party.  We are thrilled to add Martin to the senior management team at Next Level Aviation.”

Martin Curtis said, “I am excited to be part of Next Level Aviation’s business expansion which will bring the company’s unique offering to a global customer base.  I see the commitment to locate in a key industry location as a first strategic step in expanding an already impressive product offering from a committed and dedicated management team of which I am now a proud member.”

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Next Level Aviation-Ireland, Ltd., will commence operations in the Dublin area next month and is forecast to reach USD 100MM+ in annual revenues within five years through USM sales and used aircraft/engine asset transactions.