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Av8 Group names Jeff Favati as new Sales Manager

The Av8 Group is states that it is expanding their sales team with the addition of Jeff Favati as the new Sales Manager. Favati will be responsible for sales and business development across all segments of Av8’s markets.

Jeff has over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry. His background includes a variety of expertise in MRO and part sales, operations and component repairs management, along with airline operations.

“We are excited to be expanding our sales team with Jeff, his many years of aviation experience and expertise will assist with our continued growth,” said Yoel Arnoni, CEO, The Av8 Group.

Located in Houston, Texas, Av8 Group, an FAA and EASA Authorized Repair Station and FAA PMA authority, combines three distinct subsidiary units: Av8 MRO, Av8 PMA and Av8 AOG. 

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