Our History
The Beginning
AeroKool Corporation founded by Jerry Gregor and Page Bambacus Gregor in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
First Repair Order
AeroKool receives its first repair order from General Hydraulics, Miami for the overhaul of a Radial Engine Oil Cooler.
Authorized Service Center
AeroKool becomes an Authorized Service Center for Garrett Turbo Chargers.
The Move
AeroKool moves to its current location in Hialeah, Florida.
Aero Postal, Venezuela
AeroKool qualified to repair DC-9 Air Cycle machines for Aero Postal, Venezuela.
A New President & CEO
Theodore Ted Gregor appointed as President and CEO of AeroKool Aviation.
Qualifying
AeroKool qualifies to repair the F-16 A/B model Air Cycle Machine.
US Air Force Contract
AeroKool is awarded its first United States Air Force contract to repair and overhaul pneumatic components for the F-15 aircraft. AeroKool still maintains the honor of being the only 3rd parts repair station authorized by USAF to repair and overhaul the F-15 Cooling Turbine.
ISO-9000
AeroKool receives ISO-9000 Certification.
A New Chairman
John Bambacus elected as Chairman of the Board.
A New Look
AeroKool rebrands.
A New CEO
AeroKool appoints new CEO Paul Hall.
VACCO Certification
AeroKool Aviation officially becomes an Authorized Service Center for the VACCO Anti-Ice Start Valve PN-73340-17 & -18 installed on the GE T-700 Series Turbine Engine. The T-700 Engine is the engine that powers the UH-60, HH-60, SH-60, MH-60, H-60, and S-70 Utility Helicopters. These Engines also Power the AH-64 Apache Helicopter. Each UH-60 Variant and AH-64 Helicopter is powered by 2 ea. T-700 Series Engines. There are more than 18,000 T-700 Engines in Service World Wide today.
A New CEO
AeroKool appoints new CEO Jon Silva.