Trade Press Releases

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – March 7, 2022 – StandardAero acquired Signature Aviation’s Engine Repair (ERO) and Overhaul business last year, growing the combined companies’ significant helicopter MRO capabilities to better serve customers with expanded offerings.  The addition of ERO immediately expanded StandardAero’s existing capabilities for providing MRO services for M250, RR300,

Phase One and Industry First Tailboom Modification the Lightest with Most Heavy-lift Strength Helicopter Incorporated Last Year Scottsdale, Ariz. – March 7, 2022 —  StandardAero has begun phase 2 for the Pinal County Arizona Sheriff Department UH-1H helicopter upgrades as part of a three-phase modification program to enhance the performance of

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – March 1, 2022 – StandardAero has signed a volume purchase agreement with Gogo for delivery of AVANCE L3 and L5 systems in March, opening up more availability for operators seeking installations.  StandardAero offers Gogo AVANCE L3 and L5 installation slots for Dassault Falcon, Bombardier, Hawker, Gulfstream, Embraer

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – February 23, 2022 – StandardAero is unveiling the industry’s first 4-Axis autopilot available for retrofit on AS350 helicopters with demonstration flights at the 2022 HAI/Heli-Expo on March 8-10.  The autopilot, developed in partnership with Thales and known as StableLight, is equipped in an AS350 test rotorcraft which

MIRAMAR, Fla. – February 8, 2022 – PTS Aviation, LLC, a StandardAero company, has signed a comprehensive 3-year General Terms and Aircraft Engine Lease Agreement (GTA/ELA) with a major North American Part 121 carrier, effective immediately.  The initial ELA establishes the lease of one serviceable CFM56-5A1F engine for a 36-month

Deal Marks StandardAero’s Tenth Acquisition Since March 2015 Scottsdale, Ariz. – January 6, 2022 — StandardAero has signed a definitive agreement to purchase boutique asset management company PTS Aviation, a worldwide supplier of serviceable aircraft engines, engine components and engine inventory.  Founded in 1995, PTS has more than 150 years of

WINNIPEG, Manitoba – December 30, 2021 – StandardAero has advanced its position in the Government of Canada’s Future Fighter Capability Projects (FFCP) competition as the Saab Gripen aircraft is one of the remaining two finalists.  The Gripen has been found compliant with all the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) technical, industrial, technological

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – October 18, 2021 – StandardAero has been selected by Gran Canaria-based regional airline Binter to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127F and PW127M engines which power the airline’s fleet of ATR 72 turboprop aircraft. Under the multi-year agreement, StandardAero