More on Aeroxchange (from aeroxchange.com):

Aeroxchange was founded by 13 world-class airlines to develop and implement solutions that create value for all participants in the aviation supply chain. Since 2001, we have added an additional 14 airlines – including carriers such as American Airlines, Korean Air, UPS, and Delta Air Lines – as well as thousands of suppliers. We are continuously adding both airlines and suppliers in order to bring the most value to the Aeroxchange marketplace.

Aeroxchange’s mission is to create efficiencies in the aviation industry by leveraging the Internet to provide a global infrastructure for supply chain collaboration. As an open, neutral platform Aeroxchange provides a seamless means for electronic commerce in the aviation supply chain.

Aeroxchange has established itself as the preferred portal for procurement and sourcing professionals. We reduce inefficiencies between airlines and suppliers by consolidating different channels of communication into a single hub, eliminating the need for manual communication in the transaction lifecycle.

This year, Boeing recognized 486 suppliers who achieved either a Gold or Silver level Boeing Performance Excellence Award. Western Aero Services is among 358 suppliers to receive the Silver level of recognition.

“We are thrilled to be awarded with this distinction for the second year in a row. Awards like this reflect our meticulous attention to detail and superior customer service,” says Scott Balfanz, President of Western Aero Services.

Western Aero Services supplies numerous parts to Boeing for the KC-135 and KC-10 aerial re-fueling aircraft.

Founded in 1989 in Colorado, Western Aero Services quickly became known for its expertise with 707 aircraft. Over the past two decades, Western Aero Services has expanded its operations to include a woman owned airframe repair facility and has grown its inventory and knowledge base to include a wider range of Boeing and Douglas aircraft, including B707, B727, B737, B747, and DC-10 aircraft.

For more information on the Boeing Performance Excellence Award, visit http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/doingbiz/supplier_portal/bpea.html.

Contact: Theresa Grover at 720-889-2021 or theresa@cremkt.com

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