Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services North America Delivers S61 “Short” to Billings Flying Services

March 10, 2009 – Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services North America (Vector) the world’s largest independent provider of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) has delivered a shortened and modified Sikorsky S61 helicopter to Billings Flying Services (Billings); a family-owned and operated company with a 20-year history in the aviation industry. The aircraft successfully underwent hover […]

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Vector Fleetlands Chinook Team’s Achievements Commended

February 26, 2009 – Rear Admiral Tony Johnstone-Burt, Commander Joint Helicopter Command, visited Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services Fleetlands on Thursday 26th February. His mission was to present the Combined Boeing/Vector Aerospace Chinook Depth Maintenance Team at Fleetlands with a certificate of commendation in recognition of exceptional service to the Joint Helicopter Command. The Fleetlands facility […]

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Vector Aerospace Sponsors Lecture on Helicopters in Modern Warfare

December 4, 2008 – The General, who has extensive first-hand experience at the highest levels of command in counter-insurgency operations, will analyse the role of the helicopter in meeting the challenges faced in theatres such as Afghanistan and Iraq – and which are likely to be faced in the future. He will examine issues such […]

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Vector Aerospace: Committed to Investing in Local Engineering Talent

December 4, 2008 – The ceremony marked an important step in the career of the students, who are aged between 16 and 37, and who all live in Perth and its surrounding areas including Fife and Clackmannanshire. The awards were handed out by Vector Aerospace’s President and Chief Executive Declan O’Shea who said: ”From personal […]

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UK: Early Completion for Sea Kings at Vector Fleetlands

November 13, 2008 – Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services Fleetlands has completed its first Sea King Helicopter depth maintenance passage under the Sea King Integrated Operational Support (SKIOS) contract arrangement with AgustaWestland. Vector completed its depth maintenance on the helicopter ahead of the 114 day schedule, allowing its early delivery to 202 Squadron at Leconfield on […]

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Early Completion for Sea Kings at Vector Fleetlands

November 12, 2008 – Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services Fleetlands has completed its first Sea King Helicopter depth maintenance passage under the Sea King Integrated Operational Support (SKIOS) contract arrangement with AgustaWestland. Vector completed its depth maintenance on the helicopter ahead of the 114 day schedule, allowing its early delivery to 202 Squadron at Leconfield on […]

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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 […]

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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 & […]

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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) […]

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