King Aerospace (booth 4166) is staffing up in pursuit of more VIP completions business. According to chairman Jerry King-Echevarria, the company sees an opportunity in the growing worldwide gap between demand and supply gap over the next few years.

Oklahoma-based King Aerospace is working on a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar and a Boeing 737 for VIP clients. “We’re now talking to Airbus about completing A330s and A340s and to Boeing about the 787 and 747-8,” King-Echevarria says.

The company has also announced seven senior appointments. “These new team members are part of an expansion to help our company deal with the growing demand for VIP aircraft customization, updating and servicing,” says King-Echevarria.

Formerly with Dallas-based Associated Air Center, Alberto Cervantes is joining King as purchasing manager. Another ex-AAC man, Frederick Lawson, has been appointed interior manager, while Lawrence Popp project manager.

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