Garrett Aviation Services Acquired by the Carlyle Group

TEMPE, Ariz. – The Carlyle Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Garrett Aviation Services from General Electric Company. Garrett Aviation Services, headquartered in Tempe, Ariz., is one of the world’s leading providers of comprehensive maintenance services for corporate aviation. Garrett Aviation Services provides a wide-range of general aviation services, including engine and airframe […]

Standard Aero Enhances Model 250 Test Cell

Winnipeg, MB Canada March 10, 2004 – Standard Aero Limited (Canada) has modified its Model 250 test cell by implementing quick disconnect test cell carts. The test cell carts allow Standard Aero Ltd. technicians the ability to rig Model 250 engines for test while another engine is running in the test cell. “The modification of […]

Standard Aero Expands Model 250 Capability in North Carolina

Winnipeg, MB Canada March 10, 2004 – Standard Aero has increased Model 250 capability at its Concord, North Carolina Service Center to now perform complete overhaul of modules. This increase in capability is as a direct result of customer feedback. “Our customers wanted us to service their Model 250 engines within the United States so […]

Standard Aero Awarded Multi-Million Dollar Contract For US Navy T56 Engine Maintenance

San Antonio, TX January 05, 2004 – Standard Aero has been awarded a five-year contract with a total contract ceiling of $423.7 Million to provide Depot Level Repairs for the Navy’s T56 Series III engine modules. The contract is structured as an estimated $84.7 Million indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity one year contract, with four renewable one-year […]