Vector Helicopter Services Receives Bell 206 “Glass Cockpit” STC

April 29, 2008 – Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector) announces it has received Transport Canada Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for installation the Sagem Avionics Integrated Cockpit Display System 8 (ICDS-8 or ‘Glass Cockpit’) upgrade for the Bell 206 helicopter. Elvis Moniz, Vector’s director of avionics explains several of the maintenance benefits provided by […]

Standard Aero Earns Spot in Prestigious United States EPA National Environmental Performance Track Program

WINNIPEG, Canada – April 24, 2008 — Standard Aero will eliminate tons of waste and reduce energy use and noise as part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s top “green leadership” program. The company earned a spot in the United States of America EPA’s prestigious National Environmental Performance Track program by maintaining a sustained environmental compliance […]

Model 250 AMC Council Elects Standard Aero’s Tom Roche Chairman

WINNIPEG, Canada – April 22, 2008 — The Rolls-Royce Authorized Maintenance Center (AMC) Council has announced the election of 30 year industry veteran Tom Roche, Vice President of Helicopter Programs for Standard Aero, as Chairman of the Council for a two-year term. The Council is made up of representatives from each of the 13 Rolls-Royce […]

Standard Aero Wins Canadian Helicopter Contract for Rolls-Royce 250 MRO

CALGARY, Canada – April 9, 2008 — Standard Aero has been awarded a contract by Canadian Helicopters Limited (CHL) for exclusive component repair and overhaul services on the Rolls-Royce 250 engine. The contract names Standard Aero as the exclusive component repair and overhaul provider for a period of one year, with a possible one-year extension. […]

Rolls-Royce Model 250 Engine Remains a Staple

April 6, 2008 – With yet another win at the 2007 Rolls-Royce AMC Awards banquet (2007 Customer Satisfaction Award), Vector-Helicopter Services North America (Vector-Helicopter Services), formerly ACROHELIPRO, is poised to expand its current capacity and capability on the Rolls-Royce Model 250 engine line. “We are extremely pleased with our long-term success in servicing our customers […]

Vector-Helicopter Services Increases Capability

April 4, 2008 – Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services North America, continues to forge ahead as one of the premier providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul services in the world. In the wake of a recent corporate re-naming at Helicopter Association International 2008, Vector-Helicopter Services has been analyzing, reorganizing and redeploying its assets with the […]

UK acquisition closes global growth platform for Vector Aerospace

April 1, 2008 – Vector Aerospace Corporation announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vector Aerospace International Limited, has completed the acquisition of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MOD) Defence Aviation and Repair Agency (DARA) Rotary Wing and Components businesses for consideration of £17 million. The assets acquired include net working capital of £13.5 million. […]