Coltala Aerospace Appoints Phil Bathurst as President to Drive Growth in Aviation Sector

Coltala Aerospace has named Phil Bathurst as its new president. Bathurst, with over 30 years of experience in aviation MRO, previously led Aspire MRO, significantly expanding its workforce and capabilities. He will collaborate with leaders across the Coltala platform to enhance services in commercial aviation and national defense. The company aims to strengthen the aerospace industrial base as the sector enters a critical growth phase.

Published Mar 29, 2026

Coltala Aerospace, based in Fort Worth, has appointed Phil Bathurst as president. Bathurst has over three decades of experience in aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). He previously served as CEO of Aspire MRO, where he expanded the workforce from 30 to over 500 employees and enhanced P2F modification capabilities.

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Bathurst will coordinate with leaders across Coltala's platform to drive growth in both commercial aviation and national defense sectors. The aerospace aftermarket is expected to experience significant growth, necessitating reliable maintenance and engineering services.