Atlantic Turbines International Transitions to the “Vector Aerospace” Brand

October 7, 2008 – Atlantic Turbines International (Atlantic), a Vector Aerospace company, launched its new company brand, Vector Aerospace Engine Services Atlantic on October 6, 2008 – Day 1 of NBAA 2008. As part of the larger family of Vector Aerospace companies comprised of Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services North America (formerly ACROHELIPRO) and Vector Aerospace […]

Vector Aerospace Appoints New UK Managing Director

September 8, 2008 – Vector Aerospace has appointed Tim Rice as Managing Director of Vector Aerospace, UK. Tim joins Vector from Messier-Dowty, part of the Safran Group, where he was Managing Director Messier Services and Group Vice President, Airbus and European Programmes Business Unit. Prior to that, Tim worked at Spirent Systems (formerly Penny & […]

Secretary of State for Defence Congratulates Vector Aerospace Workforce on Its Support for Military Operations

August 22, 2008 – The Secretary of State for Defence, Des Browne, has praised staff at Vector Aerospace Components Services Almondbank for the vital support they provide to the UK’s helicopter force, during a visit to the facility. Vector Aerospace Corporation acquired the Almondbank facility – formerly the MoD’s Defence Aviation and Repair Agency (DARA) […]

PW308 A/C Engines: Full Overhaul Capacity at EADS SECA

July 25, 2008 – Approved by Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) as Designated Overhaul Facility (DOF) for the PW308 engines, EADS SECA is now able to provide Falcon 2000 EX/DX (and very soon Hawker 4000) operators with the full range of maintenance services including on site operations with dedicated technicians (Mobile Repair Team). After having […]

Vector Aerospace Group Appointed New European Designated Overhaul Facility for PW307A, PW308A/C Engines

July 14, 2008 – Vector Aerospace Corporation today announced that Atlantic Turbines International Inc. (ATI), one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, has been appointed a Designated Overhaul Facility (DOF) for Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp’s (P&WC) PW307A, PW308A and PW308C engines. The maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the PW307A, PW308A and PW308C engines will […]

Vector Aerospace Group Appointed for Growth of the PW100 and PT6A Engine Series

July 14, 2008 – Vector Aerospace Corporation today announced that it has, through its wholly owned subsidiary Atlantic Turbines International Inc. (ATI), agreed with Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp’s (P&WC) to expand and extend the PW100 and PT6A turboprop engine models covered by ATI’s current Designated Overhaul Facility (DOF) appointments. The new engine models added […]

Vector Commemorates World’s First Sikorsky S61 Equipped with “Glass Cockpit”

June 11, 2008 – Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America (Vector) and Sagem Avionics, Inc. (SAGEM) will present Mr. Frank Carson, president and founder of Carson Helicopters Incorporated with a plaque commemorating a technological first in the aerospace industry; the world’s only Sikorsky S61 helicopter equipped with an Integrated Cockpit Display System (ICDS) or “glass cockpit” […]

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 […]

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 […]