StandardAero Launches Business Aviation Engine Exchange Program with Affordable Options to Help Operators Extend Aircraft Lifecycle

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – March 2, 2020 – StandardAero has launched a new business aviation engine exchange program with multiple options for all operators of legacy aircraft powered by TFE731, CFE738 and PW305 engines.  The program also covers Honeywell 36-100/150 series auxiliary power units (APUs).  “As hull values for legacy aircraft drop, it is increasingly difficult […]

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StandardAero Celebrates 3,000th GE CF34 Engine MRO Workscope, as it Enters 20th Year Supporting CF34 Operators Worldwide

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – February 4, 2020 – StandardAero recently celebrated the completion of its 3,000th workscope on the GE Aviation CF34 turbofan engine, which is widely used on regional jet airliners around the world.  StandardAero was first appointed as a GE Aviation Authorized Service Provider (ASP) for the CF34-3 and CF34-8 in 2001.  The milestone […]

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StandardAero Recognized for “FIRST Class Service” Award at Annual Rolls-Royce FIRST Network Recognition Reception

11th Consecutive Year of Winning an Award for M250 Engine MRO Excellence ANAHEIM, Calif. – January 28, 2020 – StandardAero received the prestigious “FIRST Class Service” award on Monday at the annual Rolls-Royce FIRST NetworkTM Recognition Reception event, held as part of Rolls-Royce’s attendance at the 2020 HAI/Heli-Expo in Anaheim, Calif.  The awards program recognizes […]

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StandardAero and Robertson Fuel Systems Announce First Canadian Customer to Take Delivery of Popular AS350/EC130 Crash-Resistant Fuel Tank

ANAHEIM, Calif. – January 28, 2020 – StandardAero and Robertson Fuel Systems announced today the delivery of two crash-resistant fuel tanks (CRFTs) to the first operator in Canada to adopt this potentially lifesaving equipment.  The CRFTs will be installed on one AS350 BA helicopter and one AS350 B2 helicopter owned and operated by Ontario-based Zimmer […]

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StandardAero and Thales Announce Launch Customer for Revolutionary Advanced Autopilot System for the H125/AS350

ANAHEIM, Calif. – January 28, 2020 – Today, StandardAero and Thales announced WeatherTech as the launch customer for their advanced 4-axis Compact Autopilot System for the Airbus Helicopters H125/AS350 platform.  Derived from certified transport category solutions, the Lightweight Compact Autopilot brings advanced, state-of-the-art 4-axis capability, performance and enhanced levels of safety to the light helicopter […]

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StandardAero Acquires Turbine Repair Service (TRS) Global Services’ subsidiary, TRS Ireland, to Expand Component Repair Capabilities

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – January 20, 2020 –  StandardAero has acquired TRS Global Services subsidiary, TRS Ireland, a highly specialized provider of component repair and manufacturing processes for a large range of industrial, aeroderivative and aircraft gas turbines.  The acquisition will continue to expand StandardAero’s Components, Helicopters & Accessories (CH&A) division and its worldwide portfolio of […]

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StandardAero’s Summerside, PEI, Canada MRO Facility Inducted over 1,000 Engines for Overhaul During 2019, Setting New Record

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – January 15, 2020 – StandardAero’s engine overhaul facility in Summerside, PEI, Canada finished 2019 on a high, inducting over 1,000 Pratt & Whitney PW100, PT6A and JT15D engines during the course of the year.  This record figure was achieved following the recent expansion to the facility, StandardAero’s commercial turboprop engine MRO Center […]

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StandardAero and Thales Team to Certify the Most Advanced Autopilot System for Light Helicopters

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – December 9, 2019 – StandardAero and Thales announced today a signed teaming agreement formalizing a mutual commitment for developing and certifying an advanced autopilot system for the light helicopter market.  The system will initially be certified for installation on the popular Airbus Helicopters AS350 platform. Based on extensive autopilot experience, Thales has […]

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StandardAero Announces Opening of New Helicopter Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Facility in Canada

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – November 14, 2019 – Today, in a celebratory ceremony attended by a number of helicopter operators, industry OEMs and local government officials, StandardAero announced the opening of its newest helicopter Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility, continuing its longstanding commitment to the strategic Richmond, BC area and to providing comprehensive aftermarket […]

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StandardAero Achieves FAA Certification of San Antonio RB211-535 Test Cell; Now Processing Engines for Multiple Customers

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – November 6, 2019 – StandardAero has received FAA approval for acceptance testing of the Rolls-Royce RB211-535 turbofan engine at its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in San Antonio, Texas.  This achievement, which followed a test cell correlation effort undertaken in partnership with the engine manufacturer, marks StandardAero’s attainment of full capability […]

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