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Bend, Ore., and Charlotte, N.C. (May 1, 2025) — Epic Aircraft today announced Victory Lane Aviation as its first Gold Star Authorized Service Center, a key milestone that recognizes unwavering commitment to operational excellence, expert aircraft maintenance standards, and exceptional customer service.
“This prestigious designation marks a significant step in our strategic collaboration with Victory Lane Aviation,” said Doug King, CEO of Epic Aircraft, LLC. “Victory Lane joined Epic’s Authorized Service Center network in 2022. Our relationship has steadily grown year after year through our shared dedication to the highest levels of safety, quality, and customer service.”
“We’re honored and proud to be designated as the first Gold Star Authorized Service Center within the Epic Aircraft network,“ said Ryan Shepherd, CEO of Victory Lane Aviation, LLC. “Doug and his team make safety and customer satisfaction top priorities. This partnership aligns with those priorities, and is the reason we’ve invested in increased capabilities, including AOG support. We look forward to providing top-tier service on the East Coast for E1000 models, including the new AX.”
Epic’s Gold Star Authorized Service Center program ensures comprehensive maintenance, repair, and support for Epic E1000 models, ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction. Key “Gold Star” attributes include the following:
“Our mission is to deliver world-class customer service, adaptive and innovative solutions, and premier support while ensuring every Epic turboprop sets the standard for reliability and safety in the skies,” said Epic Aircraft’s Customer Support Manager Justin Croteau. “Victory Lane Aviation has consistently demonstrated its commitment to our mission and adhering to their core values of quality and dedicated maintenance care as well as exceptional customer service.”
Epic Aircraft’s national network of FAA-approved Authorized Service Centers (ASC) includes 16 locations and serves every U.S. time zone.
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About Epic Aircraft Epic Aircraft, LLC specializes in the design and manufacture of high-performance, all-composite, single-engine turboprop aircraft. Epic’s award-winning E1000 received FAA certification in 2019, followed by certification of the E1000 GX in 2021. The E1000 AX, Epic’s newest model, is on its way to FAA certification with deliveries scheduled for Summer 2025. Privately held, the design-driven aviation company conducts all of its engineering, manufacturing, and administrative operations at its headquarters in Bend, Oregon. For more information about Epic Aircraft, please visit epicaircraft.com.
Media Contact: Epic Aircraft, LLC Amy Foster Trenz, Sales & Marketing Director amyt@epicaircraft.com 541.241.2625
About Victory Lane Aviation Victory Lane Aviation, LLC (VLA) is headquartered at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (KJQF) in Concord, NC, with a second location at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT). VLA provides top-quality maintenance support by flexible, innovative, and intentional service to their customers who value quality, honest, and rapid response; VLA takes pride in a job well done and a high commitment to safety. VLA expanded to be the premier aircraft repair station of the Carolinas, with two locations, 40+ diverse experts, deployable AOG (aircraft on ground) services, and a flight school. As VLA continues to grow and answer the need for quality aircraft maintenance beyond the Charlotte area, they endeavor to provide cutting-edge industry knowledge and dedication to the aviation community.
Media Contact: Victory Lane Aviation, LLC info@victorylaneaviation.com 704.784.0297
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