Contrail Aviation Support, a full-service engine asset management platform and supplier of surplus and aftermarket commercial jet engine components, has announced that over the past 12 months, the company has acquired A318s (CFM56-5B powered), A320s (V2500 powered), 10 CFM56-5B engines and more V2500-A5 spare engines to support the growing USM demands of Contrail’s engine MRO and airline customers. Additionally, Contrail has placed two CFM56-5B engines on lease with a European airline and acquired V2500-A5 engines on lease, growing its Asian operator base. CEO and founder, Joe Kuhn, commented: “Following the recent successful spin-off of Crestone Air Partners, Contrail remains laser