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 […]

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. […]

Vector Aerospace Announces the Appointment of Declan O’Shea as President and Chief Executive Officer

March 11, 2008 – Vector Aerospace Corporation announced today that Declan O’Shea has been appointed to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. Mr. Donald K. Jackson, previously Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, will remain active at Vector as Chairman. Mr. O’Shea has had a distinguished 30 year career in […]

Kelham’s Helicopter Profiles the Latest Advances in Helicopter Technology

February 25, 2008 – Kelham’s helicopter profiles the latest advances in helicopter technology that provide increased performance, safety and reliability; including the integration of the industry-leading SAGEM/ACROHELIPRO glass cockpit solution utilizing the Eagle Helicopters’ AS350 STC. Kelham’s aircraft is the first glass cockpit integration in a Turbomeca engine equipped AS350 in Canada, which also features […]

AcroHelipro & Sagem Team Up on “Glass Cockpits”

February 25, 2008 – Since the exciting launch of the system at HAI 2007, AcroHelipro and Sagem have made the cutting-edge technology that offers distinct advantages including enhanced performance and reliability, superior quality and reduced operating costs available on a variety of platforms including: Bell 205 series / Bell 206 series / Eagle 212 Single […]

Vector Aerospace-Helicopter Services Launches at HAI 2008

February 25, 2008 – ACROHELIPRO Global Services Inc. (ACROHELIPRO) officially took the name of its parent company on February 25, 2008 – Day 2 of Helicopter Association International’s Heli-Expo 2008. Mr. Donald Jackson, Donald K. Jackson, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vector Aerospace made the official announcement during a customer / industry media […]

Vector Aerospace Announces Acquisition of UK Defence Aviation And Repair Agency Rotary Wing and Components Businesses

February 5, 2008 – Vector Aerospace Corporation announced today that its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Vector Aerospace International Limited, has entered into a definitive purchase and sale agreement with The Secretary of State for Defence in the United Kingdom (MOD) to acquire the Defence Aviation and Repair Agency (DARA) Rotary Wing and Components Businesses in consideration […]

ACROHELIPRO Receives Manufacturing Approval for S-76 Exhaust Ejectors

December 11, 2007 – ACROHELIPRO Global Services Inc. (ACROHELIPRO), a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation, announces Transport Canada Certification Authority (Manufacturing Approval) for an improved version of the Sikorsky S76A-model exhaust ejector assembly. Owen Tinney, Manager-New Manufacturing says “we are pleased to offer an improved alternative to the original equipment installations. Manufactured under STC # […]