Standard Aero signs Long Term CF34 MRO Contract with GoJet Airlines

Winnipeg, MB, June 20, 2005 – Standard Aero, a General Electric Authorized CF34™ Service Provider today announced the signing of an exclusive contract with GoJet Airlines of St. Louis, Missouri to service their fleet of CF34-8C5B1 engines powering their new CRJ-700 Regional Jets. The initial engine maintenance deal is worth approximately $70 Million USD over […]

Garrett/Piedmont Hawthorne/Associated Names Roger E. Wolfe as Executive Vice President of Operations

empe, Ariz. — May 10, 2005—Garrett/Piedmont Hawthorne/Associated, a provider of comprehensive services for the business aviation industry, today announced that Roger E. Wolfe was appointed executive vice president of operations. Wolfe will be responsible for leading the company in defining and delivering an integrated service offering and will oversee all operations of maintenance, repair and […]

Standard Aero Awarded Transport Canada Approval for PW100 Hot Section Inspections

Winnipeg, MB April 20, 2005 – Standard Aero received Transport Canada approval on April 8th, 2005 to perform Pratt & Whitney PW100 Hot Section Inspections at its Winnipeg facility. The North American PW100 Service Center was previously located at Standard Aero’s Maryville, Tennessee facility. Moving the PW100 Service Center to Winnipeg will make room in […]

Garrett Aviation – Springfield, Ill. Receives FAA Diamond Award for Maintenance Training Excellence

Tempe, Ariz. — April 8, 2005— Garrett Aviation/Piedmont Hawthorne/Associated Air Center, one of North America’s largest providers of comprehensive services for the business aviation industry, announced today that its Garrett Aviation-Springfield, Ill. repair station has been awarded the FAA Diamond Award—the highest level employer honors—for outstanding aviation maintenance training. The Garrett Aviation-Springfield maintenance facility has […]

Standard Aero Limited Wins 2005 CME Manitoba Export Award

Winnipeg, MB April 8, 2005 – The Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) presented Standard Aero Limited with the 2005 Manitoba Export Award during the presentation gala dinner held at the Fairmont Winnipeg Hotel on Thursday, March 10th of 2005 Manufacturing Week. The Manitoba Export Award was presented to Standard Aero Limited for its outstanding success […]

Associated Air Center Announces Executive Changes

Tempe, Ariz.—March 29, 2005—Garrett Piedmont Hawthorne/Associated, a provider of comprehensive services for the business aviation industry, today announced that Associated Air Center President Rick Penshorn has resigned his position for personal reasons effective immediately. Penshorn will continue to support the Associated Air Center and its customers as a consultant on an as needed basis. Jeff […]

Standard Aero signs Long Term CF34 MRO Contract with SkyWest Airlines

Winnipeg, MB, November 12/04 – Standard Aero, an Authorized CF34™ Service Provider, Licensed by GE Engine Services, Inc., today announced the signing of an exclusive contract with SkyWest Airlines of St. George, Utah to service their fleet of CF34-8 engines powering their new CRJ-700 Regional Jets. The engine maintenance deal is worth approximately $300 Million […]

Garrett / Piedmont Hawthorne / Associated Debuts Unified Company at National Business Aviation Association Convention

National Business Aviation Association Convention, Las Vegas, Nev. – October 13, 2004 – Garrett/Piedmont Hawthorne/Associated, a new company comprised of three of the industry’s most experienced brands – Garrett Aviation Services, Piedmont Hawthorne and Associated Air Center, today announced key executive appointments and revealed its plans for how it will integrate and enhance services to […]