StandardAero Signs Multi-Year Contract With Sky Regional Airlines Inc. To Support APS2300 APUs On Embraer E175 Regional Jets Operated For Air Canada

ATLANTA – April 8, 2019 – StandardAero has signed a new multi-year contract with Sky Regional Airlines Inc. to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services for the airline’s Pratt & Whitney Canada APS2300 auxiliary power units (APUs).  Sky Regional, based in Mississauga, ON, operates flights to destinations across Canada and the U.S. under the Air […]

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The Carlyle Group Completes Purchase of StandardAero

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Global investment firm The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) announced today that it has closed its purchase of StandardAero from Veritas Capital. StandardAero is a global provider of repair and maintenance services to the aviation industry. “StandardAero has established itself as one of the true leaders in the MRO industry,” said Adam J. […]

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Commuter Air Technology Taps StandardAero for PT6A-60A Engine Support

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.  – April 2, 2019 – StandardAero has recently been selected by Commuter Air Technology (CAT) to provide support services for Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-60A engines installed on King Air 350 aircraft operated by the company.  Under the multi-year agreement, StandardAero will provide CAT with PT6A-60A maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services from […]

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StandardAero’s First Embraer STC for SmartSky 4G LTE Aircraft System Receives FAA Approval

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.  – March 26, 2019 –  Embraer jet operators now have access to SmartSky Networks’ best-in-class inflight connectivity.  StandardAero, via its Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), was awarded the first Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for multiple Embraer aircraft models.  The prestigious maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider and trusted […]

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StandardAero Selected to Provide Comprehensive Engine Support for Air Senegal’s ATR 72-600 Regional Turboprop Fleet Under Multi-Year Contract

SCOTTSDALE – March 19, 2019 – StandardAero has been selected by Air Senegal to provide a comprehensive range of engine services for its new fleet of ATR 72-600 regional turboprop aircraft.  Under the multi-year contract with the Senegalese flag carrier, StandardAero will provide engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for Air Senegal’s ATR 72-600s […]

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StandardAero Receives EASA Certification for Fleetlands U.K. TFE731 Engine MRO Facility

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – March 12, 2019 – One year after announcing its agreement with Honeywell to serve as the only authorized TFE731 heavy engine maintenance facility located in the Europe, Middle East, Africa and India (EMEAI) region, StandardAero’s Fleetlands, U.K., facility has also been granted European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification by the U.K. Civil Aviation […]

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StandardAero Goes Above and Beyond with Two Awards at Annual Rolls-Royce FIRST Network Recognition Reception, Including Tenth Consecutive Customer Satisfaction Award

ATLANTA, Ga. – March 6, 2019 – StandardAero was the recipient of two awards at the prestigious Rolls-Royce FIRST Network Recognition Reception, an annual event held as part of Rolls-Royce’s attendance at the 2019 HAI Heli-Expo in Atlanta.  The awards program recognizes significant achievements of authorized maintenance service centers that provide maintenance, repair and overhaul […]

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StandardAero Announces Key Milestone in the Development of a Safety-Driven Light Helicopter Autopilot System Designed by Thales

ATLANTA, Ga. – March 4, 2019 – StandardAero and Thales announced today continued progress in their partnership focused on a new light helicopter autopilot system, with an in-depth market study and design definition now complete, and planning underway for the next phase of development.  This advanced autopilot system is one element of StandardAero’s SAFECRAFT portfolio, […]

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StandardAero Achieves FAA Certification for New Bell 212 Glass Cockpit Upgrade in Collaboration with Alpine Aerotech and Universal Avionics

ATLANTA, Ga. – March 4, 2019 – StandardAero announced today the attainment of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification of a new glass cockpit upgrade for the Bell 212 helicopter, available for both VFR and IFR operations.  The upgrade features proven Universal Avionics EFI-890H Advanced Flight Displays which can be integrated with legacy Honeywell and Bell […]

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StandardAero Celebrates Successful First Year for Lifesaving AS350/EC130 Crash-Resistant Fuel Tank with Expansion into European Market

ATLANTA, Ga. – March 4, 2019 – StandardAero and Robertson Fuel Systems are relishing the overwhelming success of their retrofittable crash-resistant fuel tank (CRFT) for the Airbus Helicopters AS350 and EC130 series, with delivery into the European market on the near horizon. Launch European customer and notorious mountain rescue service provider, Air Zermatt, is set […]

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