23-May-2012Source: ARSA
On May 21, the FAA released a proposed rule that would bring significant regulatory changes to repair stations operating under 14 CFR part 145. “As with all proposed rules, it may create as many problems as it is trying to fix,” noted ARSA Executive Director Sarah MacLeod. “ARSA notes that there are proposals for permanent housing, satellite... Read more
22-May-2012Source: Dallas Airmotive
Kevin Bang has joined Dallas Airmotive, a BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul Group (ERO) company, as manager of its Phoenix Regional Turbine Center (RTC). Bang will be responsible for day-to-day operations at the RTC which focuses on PT6A, JT15D, M250™ repair services and, with its recent appointment, the HTF7000. “Kevin has a long history... Read more
17-May-2012Source: Eurocopter
The EBACE agreement authorizing Koçoğlu Aviation as initial Approved Maintenance Center in Turkey further expands Eurocopter’s global support and services network. Koçoğlu Aviation is the leading supplier of emergency medical airlift in Turkey, with a fleet of 10 EC135s and one EC145. Its authorization for the maintenance center Skyline positions Koçoğlu Aviation to handle maintenance,... Read more
17-May-2012Source: Nivisys Industries
Nivisys Industries, LLC, a leader in Night Vision and Thermal technologies, announced today that they have received FAA Certification authorizing the operation of their Repair Station for Night Vision Aviator Goggles. According to Lee A. Stephens, Nivisys’ FAA Accountable Manager, “Nivisys now holds the unique distinction of being the only Night Vision Goggle Manufacturer (TSO-C164)... Read more
7-May-2012Source: Russian Helicopters
At the International Exhibition of Arms and Military Equipment Kadex-2012 Russian Helicopters, part of Russian state defense industry holding Oboronprom, and JSC Kazakhstan Engineering signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation between the parties to expand the service and repair of Russian helicopters in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The signing of the memorandum of understanding between the... Read more
3-May-2012Source: All Metal MS
All Metal MS, striving toward becoming a global leader in the development and manufacturing of safety first custom maintenance stands, maintenance support equipment and hangar equipment, is assisting the United States Coast Guard to improve safety for its mechanics during routine maintenance on aircraft. All Metal has designed a set of maintenance stands to outfit... Read more
1-May-2012Source: Keystone Turbine Services
Keystone Turbine Services, LLC (KTS), a subsidiary of M International, Inc. of McLean, Va., will hold its Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Fri, May 4, 2012 in their newly renovated 30,000 sq. ft. facility at 885 Fox Chase, Suite 111, Coatesville, Pa. The ceremony will commence at 1:00 pm followed by tours and refreshments.... Read more
27-Apr-2012Source: Eurocopter Spain
Eurocopter España has acquired an 80 percent stake in the new company Sabadell Helicopters Service Center (SHSC), which brings together the aircraft maintenance and repair activities of the Catalonian company TAF Helicopters SL. This platform positions Eurocopter as a leading provider of technical assistance and logistics support services for the Spanish helicopter sector. Continuing with... Read more
16-Apr-2012Source: US DoD
Honeywell International, Tempe, Ariz., was awarded a $14,886,266 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the overhaul and upgrade services in support of the UH-60 Black Hawk starter engine. Work will be performed in Tempe, Ariz., with an estimated completion date of April 4, 2017. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S.... Read more
13-Apr-2012Source: Cadorath Aerospace
Cadorath Aerospace announces its development of 12 new Bell Helicopter repairs in March 2012. The Cadorath design and engineering department has developed approved repairs for the Bell Helicopter line to now include over 700 repairs. Cadorath Aerospace recently engineered repairs on the Bell Helicopter’s 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 and 206L-4 rework lines says Cadorath... Read more
9-Apr-2012Source: McGraw-Hill
Aviation Week today presented its 2012 MRO of the Year Awards on 3rd April for outstanding achievement and innovation in aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) to four industry leaders: US Airways, Sikorsky Aerospace Services, Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Co., and Leading Edge Aviation Services. These prestigious annual industry awards, presented by Overhaul & Maintenance,... Read more
1-Apr-2012Source: Helicopter Maintenance Magazine
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17-Feb-2012Source: Eurocopter
As part of Eurocopter’s Vision 2020 to achieve a balanced portfolio with emphasis on growing the Support & Services line of business, its South East Asia subsidiary based in Singapore will serve as a hub for the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions, to provide training, major inspection and heavy structural repairs for the medium... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector) www.vectoraerospace.com, (Heli-Expo Booth #7139) a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation and one of the world’s leading providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services is now offering components repair and overhaul support for Eurocopter AS350 B3 and B4 dynamic components. With more than 20 years experience in delivering... Read more
12-Feb-2012Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector) www.vectoraerospace.com, (Heli-Expo Booth #7139) a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation and one of the world’s leading providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services announces the consolidation and expansion of its Langley, British Columbia, Canada structures and avionics facilities; which is scheduled to open for business in December,... Read more
1-Feb-2012Source: Helicopter Maintenance Magazine
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24-Jan-2012Source: HeliHub.com
It sounds a bit like a couple of children playing – “you take me to court and I’ll take you to court in return”, but we’re sure that these two organisations are taking their legal stance very seriously. The current situations are:- In December, Vector took Bell to Alabama Middle Court (case ref 2:11-cv-01071) alleging... Read more
17-Jan-2012Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter announced today that it has been officially recognized as the regional hub for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) for Eurocopter EC135 and EC145 customers in North and Latin America. This certification covers D-level MRO activities for all EC135 and EC145 airframes, blades and dynamic components. “We continually strive to enhance our repair and... Read more
16-Jan-2012Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace UK – Recently announced that is has successfully gained certification to the revised aerospace AS9100 Rev C and AS9110 Rev A quality standards for its sites at Fleetlands, Hampshire and Almondbank, Perthshire. AS9100 Rev C sets the quality levels expected in all areas of aerospace, from commercial to defence aviation and is developed... Read more
7-Oct-2011Source: Timken
The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) recently completed construction of a new state-of-the-art engine test cell at the company’s Mesa, Ariz., facility and now provides complete in-house engine and component overhaul services to fixed-wing and rotorcraft operators on a variety of engine platforms. The test cell includes: Two bays with separate controls allowing two different engines... Read more
7-Oct-2011Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Corporation (www.vectoraerospace.com), one of the world’s leading providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services announces a key change in its executive management team at the Vector Aerospace Engine Services-Atlantic (VAESA) division. Brian Thompson, formerly President of VAESA, now takes on the position of Senior Vice President -Global Engine Services; with responsibility... Read more
25-Sep-2011Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector), a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation (www.vectoraerospace.com), and one of the world’s leading providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services is exhibiting at Helitech 2011 (Booth # 410), from September 27 – 29 in Duxford, United Kingdom. “The European helicopter market continues to be an extremely important... Read more
21-Jul-2011Source: Aero Maintenance
Aero Maintenance Ltd of Walton Wood in Yorkshire have successfully carried out the first ever UK full 12-year overhaul of an EC 120, they’ve also given it an outstanding new interior and re-spray too! Previously, the 12-year inspection was to be carried out by Eurocopter only, but an amendment to the MSM (Master Servicing Manual)... Read more
17-Jun-2011Source: Professional Aviation Associates
Professional Aviation Associates, a Greenwich AeroGroup Company, has formed an alliance with Accessory Overhaul Group, Inc. (AOG Atlanta). With facilities in Griffin, Ga., and Phoenix, Ariz., A.O.G. Inc. is an FAA/EASA Certified Repair Station, Accessory Class I Electrical Accessories, Class II Electrical Accessories and Class III Electronic Accessories. A.O.G. specializes in aircraft component testing, overhauling... Read more
8-Apr-2011Source: Advantage Aviation Technologies
Advantage Aviation Technologies (AAT) of Cleburne Texas has announced an innovative repair that will save American Eurocopter operators and repair facilities thousands of dollars on what once was a needless expense. Up till now if an Oil or Hydraulic Tanks sight glass became broken, the entire tank was scraped. Not anymore! AAT has developed a... Read more
6-Apr-2011Source: Dallas Airmotive
Dallas Airmotive, a BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul Group (ERO) company, has unveiled a dedicated website for its F1RST SUPPORT command center. The website – FirstSupportAOG.com – gives visitors an overview of First Support capabilities, locations, contact information, downloads and video tour of the operation. “Our First Support center continues to provide unrivalled response... Read more
5-Apr-2011Source: BBA Aviation
Dallas, Texas…April 5, 2011…Brent Hornbeck has joined Dallas Airmotive, a BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul Group (ERO) company, as manager of the company’s Regional Turbine Center in Phoenix, Arizona. “Brent’s background has all the attributes we seek in an RTC manager,†stated Mike Cumnock, Vice President, Regional Operations/Service for BBA Aviation ERO. “He has... Read more
25-Mar-2011Source: Associated Aviation
Associated Aviation (Associated) and its subsidiary, Timber Wolf Aviation  (www.associatedaviation.com) continues to increase its share within the North American and International helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) markets; and fully intends to build on this success when it attends the Helicopter Association of Canada’s 15th Annual Convention and Exhibition in Vancouver, British Columbia from March 25 to... Read more
16-Mar-2011Source: Laselec
Laselec has recently developed a marking process specially designed for aluminum wire. Produced at the request of Airbus, this new process uses laser technology to pre-mark dots. Because the crimp contacts for aluminum wire are waterproof and have no openings, the dots are required to ensure that the crimping operation took place correctly. A high... Read more
8-Mar-2011Source: StandardAero
StandardAero announced today that is has signed HeloAir Inc., of Richmond Va. as an Authorized Support Center. The agreement is for one year and includes optional one-year extensions at the end of each expiry date. “Today’s announcement reflects our growing footprint in the U.S. and establishes a three-fold strategic alliance between the end operator, StandardAero... Read more
8-Mar-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Era Group (Era) has been appointed an AgustaWestland Authorized Service Centre in Lake Charles (Louisiana, USA) for the range of AgustaWestland commercial helicopters including the AW119Ke single engine, the AW109 Power light twin and the AW139 medium twin models. This latest step further expands the partnership... Read more
7-Mar-2011Source: BBA Aviation
H+S Aviation, a BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) group company, received EASA certification for its PT6T test cell in January, 2011. H+S Aviation is authorized by Pratt & Whitney Canada as a Distributor and Designated Overhaul Facility (DDOF) for the PT6T Twin-Pac®. The addition of EASA test cell approval means H+S Aviation is... Read more
7-Mar-2011Source: BBA Aviation
BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) company Dallas Airmotive has demonstrated live video streaming of a borescope inspection from the field to its F1RST SUPPORT center in Grapevine, Texas. Observing the video feed were Dallas Airmotive engineers and technicians who were able to evaluate the condition of the engine and make a judgment on... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Vector Aerospace
Langley, BC – Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector – www.vectoraerospace.com), a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation and one of the world’s leading independent providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services has received renewal as a Sikorsky Aerospace Authorized S-76 Overhaul and Repair Center, as well as renewal as a Sikorsky Aerospace Authorized... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Heli-One
Heli-One, the world”s largest independent helicopter MRO company, has solidified its position as an industry leading provider of power-by-the-hour (PBH) helicopter maintenance contracts with the recent conclusion of new deals to support aircraft in locations from Brazil to India to Denmark. In recent weeks Heli-One has added sixteen new aircraft to its customer list of... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: Professional Aircraft Accessories
Professional Aircraft Accessories, a Greenwich AeroGroup Company, announced today they have added Transmission Test Cell capabilities to their repertoire of rotorcraft support. “We have invested approximately $500,000 into a new rotorcraft test cell to facilitate transmission overhauls,†said President of Professional Aircraft Accessories Robert Bial. “We have conducted a lot of research in this area... Read more
10-Feb-2011Source: US DoD
Honeywell International, Inc., Tempe, Ariz., was awarded a $39,070,014 firm-fixed-price contract Feb. 3, 2011. The award will provide for the overhaul of T-55 engines for the CH-47 helicopter. Work will be performed in Tempe, Ariz., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2011. One bid was solicited with one bid received. The U.S. Army... Read more
27-Jan-2011Source: Heli-One
Heli-One continues to cement its reputation as a major maintenance support company in the Brazilian helicopter market after agreeing to provide new tip-to-tail power-by-the-hour (PBH) and upgrade services to a number of Brazilian offshore operators. Heli-One was chosen to provide tip-to-tail PBH services to Omni Taxi Aereo Brazil’s S76C++ fleet and to Omni’s additional S61... Read more
17-Dec-2010Source: Saab
Saab has signed an eight-year agreement with Scandinavian Air Ambulance Holding AB.This means, from the start of next year, Saab will take over responsibility for the Group’s technical and maintenance personnel and operations for their helicopters and aircraft. Saab also invests MSEK 25 in Scandinavian Air Ambulance convertibles. Through the agreement, Saab takes the responsibility... Read more
8-Dec-2010Source: StandardAero
StandardAero announced today that it has signed Mirabel Heli Support, Inc., in Mirabel, Quebec, as an Authorized Support Center for Turbine Engine MRO. The agreement is for one year and includes optional one-year extensions at the end of each expiry date. “Today’s announcement establishes a three-fold strategic alliance between the end operator, StandardAero, and Mirabel... Read more
19-Nov-2010Source: Janes
Russian Helicopters is preparing to launch a joint venture in China that will become the group’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre for aircraft operating in the country.... Read more
9-Nov-2010Source: Vector Aerospace
Summerside, PE, Canada – Vector Aerospace Corporation (Vector), one of the world’s leading independent providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services is pleased to announce the grand opening of Vector Aerospace Engine Services-Atlantic’s newest engine repair, overhaul and test facility, located in Lanseria, South Africa. “Vector’s expansion into the South African marketplace has... Read more
9-Nov-2010Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has signed a multi-year Fleet Management Program® (FMP® Program) contract with Aramco Associated Company (AAC), an affiliate of the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco). Under the terms of the contract, P&WC will provide engine support for the Saudi Aramco-operated AgustaWestland AW139 fleet based in Saudi Arabia. P&WC is a... Read more
5-Nov-2010Source: Boeing
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and the Netherlands Ministry of Defence Logistic Center Woensdrecht today entered a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) framework agreement to expand the center’s capabilities and develop opportunities for Dutch industry. The alliance is aimed at ensuring the readiness of CH-47 Chinook and AH-64D Apache helicopters operated by the Royal Netherlands... Read more
29-Oct-2010Source: Kansas Aviation
Kansas Aviation has announced a signing of a contract with Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. Kansas Aviation was selected as a repair and overhaul supplier for constant speed units, prop governors, and oil-to-fuel heaters. The contract covers a variety of engine types, including the PT6T, PT6A, JT15D, PW100, PW150, PW200, PW300, and PW500. Toby Lavine,... Read more
24-Sep-2010Source: Defence Web
Denel Aviation has received the green light from the South African Civil Aviation Authority to perform maintenance, repair and overhaul work on Eurocopter Bo105s... Read more
20-Jul-2010Source: Sikorsky
Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) and Sikorsky Aerospace Services today announced the launch of a joint venture to provide world class military aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces and other military operators internationally, including in the wider Middle East and North Africa region. ADAT is wholly... Read more
22-Mar-2010Source: Wisconsin State Journal
The company, founded in 2000 at the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport, customizes medical helicopters from around the U.S. and provides maintenance work on medical, government, corporate and privately owned helicopters.... Read more
5-Mar-2010Source: The Hindu
The company will set up another MRO centre at Bhubaneswar in Orissa during the second half of the current year, while Hyderabad too is on Indocopters’ radar for setting up a centre... Read more
2-Mar-2010Source: StandardAero
StandardAero’s Singapore facility has extended its authorization as an Authorized Maintenance Center (AMC). This authorization renews the level of support Standardaero can provide to Asia-Pacific Model 250 operators. Additionally, these customers will benefit from the support Singapore will receive from Winnipeg’s new Authorized Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center (AMROC) authorization and its broad level of... Read more
2-Mar-2010Source: The Hindu
Eurocopter announced that it would form ventures with Pawan Hans Helicopters for maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) and training facilities either in Mumbai or Delhi.... Read more
2-Mar-2010Source: StandardAero
StandardAero’s Vice President Helicopter Programs, Tom Roche, has been re-elected to a second term as Chairman of the Rolls-Royce Authorized Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center (AMROC)/Authorized Maintenance Center (AMC) Council. Roche will serve another two-year term in this capacity. StandardAero has been servicing Model 250 engines and accessories for over 40 years and is the... Read more
24-Feb-2010Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that ICSS S.A. of Greece has been appointed an authorized Service Centre in the country for the A109 series, AW109 Power and the Grand light twin models. The Service Centre, based at Megara Airport, will provide maintenance and repair services as well as maintaining a spare parts... Read more
19-Feb-2010Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector) www.vectoraerospace.com , one of the world’s leading independent providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services will once again be exhibiting at Heli-Expo (Booth # 4245) in Houston, Texas. In the face of a global economic downturn that has affected practically every segment of the aerospace market, Vector... Read more
24-Dec-2009Source: Rotornews
Vector Aerospace has concluded through a wholly owned subsidiary the acquisition of a repair and overhaul facility for PT6A model engines located in Johannesburg, South Africa.... Read more
8-Dec-2009Source: American Eurocopter
In a celebration event on its Grand Prairie headquarters, American Eurocopter received D-Level certification from Eurocopter for the repair and overhaul of tailbooms and stabilizers for EC135 model aircraft. It becomes the first company to receive this designation outside of Europe.... Read more
7-Dec-2009Source: Turbomeca
In keeping with a commitment to serve their customers better, Turbomeca Asia Pacific Pte Ltd and Helipartner (M) Sdn Bhd further develop their partnership to vastly improve the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services being offered to helicopter operators.... Read more
22-Nov-2009Source: TSA
The proposed rulemaking would establish security requirements for maintenance and repair work conducted on aircraft and aircraft components at domestic and foreign repair stations certificated by the FAA... Read more
22-Nov-2009Source: New Straits Times
Helicopter company HeliPartner (M) Sdn Bhd will sign a service centre agreement with a leading engine manufacturing company at Lima ’09. HeliPartner and Turbomeca Asia Pacific Pte Ltd are partnering to improve maintenance, repair and overhaul services offered to helicopter operators.... Read more
11-Nov-2009Source: Precision Aviation Group
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15-Oct-2009Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace has received a new license from Turbomeca for repair and overhaul of Arriel 2 engine models throughout Canada, the United States and Mexico.... Read more
6-Oct-2009Source: RotorNews
Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group, exclusive provider of ISMRO® (Inventory Supported Maintenance Repair & Overhaul), announces a maintenance agreement between its subsidiary, Precision Heliparts-Canada and Cleveland, OH-based Parker Hannifin.... Read more
24-Jul-2009Source: P&WC
P&WC has awarded H+S Aviation of Portsmouth, England, Distributor and Designated Overhaul Facility (DDOF) authorization for the repair and overhaul of the PT6T TwinPac(R) turboshaft engine series, used primarily on Bell and Agusta/Bell 212 and 412 helicopters. H+S Aviation is an affiliate of BBA Aviation plc.... Read more
6-Mar-2009Source: ST Aerospace
Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd (ST Aerospace) today announced that its subsidiary, ST Aerospace Systems Pte Ltd (STA Systems), was recognised by Boeing Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) as a Boeing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre for the CH-47 Chinook engine transmission... Read more
11-Feb-2009Source: ALEA
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