StandardAero Unveils StableLight — the First 4-Axis Autopilot for AS350 Helicopters — with Demonstration Flights Available at the 2022 HAI/Heli-Expo

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 will be located at the […]

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PTS Aviation Leases CFM56-5 to Major North American Part 121 Carrier under Long-Term Agreement

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 term during a crucial period […]

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StandardAero Signs Definitive Agreement to Purchase PTS Aviation, a Worldwide Supplier of Serviceable Aircraft Engines, Engine Components and Engine Inventory

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 combined aviation management experience and […]

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StandardAero Advances as Engine MRO Sustainment Partner on the Saab Gripen Aircraft in Canada’s Future Fighter Capability Project Competition

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 and security requirements.  Earlier this […]

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StandardAero Extends Support of Spanish Operators with Multi-Year Engine Contract to Service Binter’s Fleet of ATR 72 Turboprops

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 will provide Binter with PW127F/M […]

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StandardAero Celebrates Three Years of Supporting Global 7500 Operators as a Safran Power Units SPU300 Level III Certified Maintenance and Repair Center

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – October 13th, 2021 – StandardAero is using this year’s NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) to mark its third anniversary as a Safran Power Units Level III Certified Maintenance and Repair Center (CMRC) for the SPU300 auxiliary power unit (APU).  The SPU300 equips the Bombardier Global 7500 long-range business jet. […]

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StandardAero Delivers First Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion Cockpit Upgrade for Bombardier Challenger 604 Aircraft

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – October 11, 2021 – StandardAero recently delivered its first Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion modification/upgrade on a Bombardier Challenger 604.  The first installation aircraft departed StandardAero’s Springfield, Illinois maintenance facility on September 24, 2021. The installation was supported by a Collins Aerospace Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) and the Pro Line Fusion upgrade […]

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StandardAero Rapidly Integrating its Acquisition of Signature Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul Global Engine Services to Serve Growing Business Aviation Customer Demands

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – October 11, 2021 – Since acquiring Signature Aviation’s Engine Repair and Overhaul Global Engine Services (GES) business on July 1 of this year, StandardAero has been moving quickly with the overall integration of the two companies to meet the growing demands for business aviation MRO services and support. Prior to the completion […]

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StandardAero Completes Acquisition of Singapore-Based Asian Surface Technologies Pte. Ltd.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – October 6, 2021 – StandardAero announced today that it has signed an agreement with joint venture partners Pratt & Whitney, a division of Raytheon Technologies (RTX), and SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) for the purchase of 100% ownership stake in Singapore-based component repair facility, Asian Surface Technologies Private Limited (AST). AST was […]

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StandardAero Wins Cloud Based Predictive Engine Maintenance Contract To Support the USAF’s B-52 Aircraft and TF33 Engine Program

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – August 16, 2021 – The U.S. Air Force has awarded StandardAero a contract to apply Predictive Maintenance, Readiness and Reliability tools to the TF33 engine program.  The contract deliverables will provide the USAF the capability to optimize the readiness, reliability and costs associated with the maintenance performed on these engines, driven by […]

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