EL SEGUNDO, Calif, Feb. 1, 2023 – FDH Aero, a global supply chain solutions provider for aerospace and defense OEMs and aftermarket segments, today announced the rebranding of FDH Aero business units Blue Sky Industries (“Blue Sky”) and Société AHE Inc. (“AHE”), acquired in 2018 and 2020 respectively. As of today, Blue Sky and AHE will operate as FDH Aero.

The name changes are part of a deeper strategy within FDH Aero to better serve its customers with an integrated support structure. A unified platform and strong parent brand will be essential as FDH Aero continues to expand its global footprint, product breadth, trusted reputation and commitment to customer service. The strategic move also enables employees to quickly meet customer needs by simplifying procurement and empowering the business operations of its customers with easy access to the expanded product offering.

“Blue Sky and AHE are the first of our operating divisions to retire their original brand names as we listen to customers’ requirements and continue to evolve FDH Aero,” company CEO Scott Tucker said. “Our different business units are better together. We are focused on delivering the highest level of customer service in the industry and finding ways to help our supplier partners grow.”

FDH Aero acquired Blue Sky Industries in 2018. Since the acquisition, Blue Sky has been an integral part of the FDH Aero team, providing the company with a distribution arm for c-class parts to aerospace and defense manufacturing and maintenance/repair customers.

Meanwhile, AHE joined the FDH Aero team in 2020. The Montreal/France-based distributor of aerospace hardware for the rotorcraft market expanded FDH Aero’s reach with additional product, serving a diversified customer base across the globe. Since the acquisition, AHE’s industry position of serving blue-chip customers has been a significant complement to the FDH Aero family, accelerating the growth of the business unit itself and the entire company as a whole – all while continuing to provide high-quality service to its customers.

FDH Aero now has 28 locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,000 best-in-industry employees and upwards of 500,000 square feet of inventory space. FDH Aero, the third largest global supply chain company for aerospace and aviation, continues to outperform industry standards as the premier partner for all aerospace and defense supply chain needs.

About FDH Aero

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense. With more than 55 years of experience, we specialize in c-class components that include hardware, electrical, chemical, and consumable products and services for global OEM and Aftermarket customers. FDH Aero is headquartered in El Segundo, California, has operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, and employs more than 1,000 people globally.

For more information, please visit FDHAero.com. 

Contacts
Heather Rosenow
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
mediarelations@fdhaero.com

Lewis joins FDH after a nearly two-decade tenure with leading aerospace company

EL SEGUNDO, Calif, Oct. 18, 2022 – FDH Aero (“FDH”), a global supply chain solutions provider for aerospace and defense OEMs and aftermarket segments, today announces the new hire of Jason Lewis as Vice President – Quality.

Lewis brings with him more than 20 years of quality and operational experience, a majority of which he spent at Boeing Distribution Services Inc., where he focused on streamlining operations to reduce operating costs and mutually improve profitability. Prior to joining FDH, Lewis served as Boeing’s director of supply chain quality.

“I am thrilled to have Jason join our team. He is uniquely qualified for this strategic role, and his combination of experience and leadership qualities ensure that he’s the right person to help us continue to expand and perform at a high level to keep our customers happy,” said Ryan Kinslow, COO of FDH Aero.

In his role, Lewis will lead the quality and compliance process across all FDH Aero businesses, reporting directly to Chief Operating Officer Ryan Kinslow. In addition to trade compliance, Jason will be optimizing and integrating our processes across the organization, to ensure that we deliver quality products that meets all of our diverse customer’s expectations.

“I am excited to take on this key role at FDH and help our team develop and see its best potential,” Lewis said. “Everyone is energized and ready to influence positive change. I hope to help improve upon the great service and extraordinary quality of work that’s already evident to me from my time getting to know the team.”

Formerly a committee member of both the FAA Suspected Unapproved Parts Program and ASA Quality Assurance Committee, Lewis currently sits on the board of directors for the Aviation Suppliers Association.

Lewis graduated from The University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. He also earned an Airframe and Power Plant License from the Wentworth Institute of Technology, in Boston, Massachusetts.

About FDH Aero

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense. With more than 55 years of experience, we specialize in c-class components that include hardware, electrical, chemical, and consumable products and services for global OEM and Aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in El Segundo, CA, has operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, and employs more than 1,000 people globally.

Contacts
Heather Rosenow
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
mediarelations@fdhaero.com

Josh Skalniak
Lambert
jskalniak@lambert.com

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El SEGUNDO, Calif. – FDH Aero (“FDH”), a leading distributor of aerospace hardware, replacement parts, electronic components, and chemicals, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Eric Strafel to the FDH Board of Directors.

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