DAE Holding CEO Retires

DUBAI, UAE – Dubai Aerospace Enterprise Holding (DAE), the global aerospace, manufacturing and services corporation, today announced the retirement of its Group Chief Executive Officer, Bob Johnson. Johnson, 60, who became DAE’s CEO in July 2006, has decided to retire. Johnson said: “It has been an honour to work with the shareholders and the board […]

StandardAero Receives EASA Approval for PW600 Engine Maintenance

WINNIPEG, Canada – June 30, 2008 — StandardAero, a Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) company has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 approval for Pratt & Whitney Canada PW600-series turbine-engine maintenance at its Tilburg facility in the Netherlands. The authorization covers field-level maintenance, on-wing hot section inspections (HSI), as well as HSI capabilities in […]

Associated Air Center Celebrates 60th Anniversary

DALLAS, Tex. – June 25, 2008 – Associated Air Center, a DAE company, celebrated its 60th anniversary in style at a gala event at the Westin City Center in Dallas, Tex. the evening of June 14, 2008. Attendees enjoyed an evening of dinner and entertainment themed to “An Evening with the Oscars” including celebrity impersonators. […]

Standard Aero Names Scott Taylor Business Development Leader

WINNIPEG, Canada – May 30, 2008 — Standard Aero has appointed Scott Taylor as Business Aviation Business Development Leader based in Tempe, Ariz. Taylor will be responsible for developing a sustainable long-term strategy for the business aviation sector and for creating innovative approaches to growing existing products and services. Prior to joining Standard Aero, Taylor […]

Standard Aero Names Mike Turner Communications Manager

WINNIPEG, Canada – May 6, 2008 — Standard Aero has appointed Mike Turner as Manager, Communications based in Tempe, Ariz. Turner will be responsible for developing and managing Standard Aero’s internal communication programs and policies, and he’ll assume responsibility for the company’s media relations portfolio. Prior to joining Standard Aero, Turner managed marketing and communications […]

Standard Aero Earns Spot in Prestigious United States EPA National Environmental Performance Track Program

WINNIPEG, Canada – April 24, 2008 — Standard Aero will eliminate tons of waste and reduce energy use and noise as part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s top “green leadership” program. The company earned a spot in the United States of America EPA’s prestigious National Environmental Performance Track program by maintaining a sustained environmental compliance […]

Model 250 AMC Council Elects Standard Aero’s Tom Roche Chairman

WINNIPEG, Canada – April 22, 2008 — The Rolls-Royce Authorized Maintenance Center (AMC) Council has announced the election of 30 year industry veteran Tom Roche, Vice President of Helicopter Programs for Standard Aero, as Chairman of the Council for a two-year term. The Council is made up of representatives from each of the 13 Rolls-Royce […]

Standard Aero Wins Canadian Helicopter Contract for Rolls-Royce 250 MRO

CALGARY, Canada – April 9, 2008 — Standard Aero has been awarded a contract by Canadian Helicopters Limited (CHL) for exclusive component repair and overhaul services on the Rolls-Royce 250 engine. The contract names Standard Aero as the exclusive component repair and overhaul provider for a period of one year, with a possible one-year extension. […]