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Bii appoints James Burley Commercial Manager

Specialist aircraft component support provider Bii.aero, today announced the appointment of James Burley as their new Commercial Manager.

Capitalising on his previous sales experience, James Burley (above) will focus on establishing and managing the strategic growth of Bii’s broad inventory of Boeing and Airbus aircraft spares. He will also play a key role in developing and enhancing Bii’s use of analytics to support company growth.

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Justin Blockley, Commercial Director at Bii, explained that the company has recently teamed with Rostrum Leasing International to manage sales and distribution of CFM56-3 engine spares and disassembled end-of-life engines. “James brings valuable knowledge and experience of commercial aircraft, engine leasing and management. This will help us build recognition for Bii’s new capabilities as we expand further into the global engines arena.”

Burley’s previous positions include roles with AvTrade, AJW Aviation and Aircraft Leasing & Technical Management Ltd.

Bii.aero (British International Industries) is a leading provider of aircraft parts and services for the commercial aviation sector specialising in Boeing 737NG/747/757/767 and RJ inventory. Core services include component sales, exchange & lease; CFM56-3 engine spares; consignment stock & asset management; repair management & logistics; bespoke specialist support for lessors and banks.

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Bii primarily operates from premises close to London Gatwick, with global representation.


 

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