Quest Aircraft Appoints New Sales Representative for Mexico

Photo above - John Hunt, Quest VP of Sales for the Americas, stands with Avemex executive leadership at NBAA 2018, after the announcement.

Quest Aircraft Company announced the appointment of Avemex as the authorized sales representative for Mexico, a move that demonstrates the Kodiak manufacturer’s commitment to growth in Latin America. Avemex is based out the Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport in Toluca, Mexico.

John Hunt, Quest Aircraft Vice President of Sales for the Americas, noted, “We’re proud to introduce Avemex as the newest addition to the Quest family. The combination of their experience, integrity and obvious enthusiasm for customer service is a perfect fit, and we’re confident that they will represent us well throughout all of Mexico.”

Agustin Lanzagorta Carrera, CEO of Avemex, added, “We’re honored to be appointed as a sales representative for Quest Aircraft. The Kodiak 100 has such a unique versatility, and benefits strongly from a modern design that truly sets its safety and reliability apart. We’re excited to introduce it to our market, and to begin working side-by-side with Quest to ensure complete customer satisfaction.”

Quest Aircraft has been continually expanding their presence in Latin America through strategic sales and service partner selections, as well as certification programs. To date, the Kodiak is certified in Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama and Venezuela.

Kim Stevens

Kim Stevens is the publisher of State Aviation Journal, which he founded in 2009. A longtime commercial-rated pilot, he was introduced to state aviation in 1992 as Director of the Nebraska Department of Aeronautics, later serving as Deputy Division Director for the Arizona Department of Transportation's Aeronautics Division. From 2013 to 2018, he was Director of Communications and Operations for the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) in Washington, D.C. Relocating to North Carolina, Kim worked for the Raleigh-Durham International Airport for two years and now concentrates solely on the Journal. Prior to his aviation career, Kim spent a decade in the newspaper and magazine business.