Russell Ford Appointed CEO of StandardAero

Tempe, Ariz. – September 18, 2013 – StandardAero announced that Russell Ford has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. Ford joins StandardAero from Precision Castparts Corporation, where he recently served as President of Carlton Forge Works and Dickson Test Group of the Forged Products Division. Ford begins his new role on […]

Marc McGowan Appointed to Lead StandardAero’s Business Aviation Sector

Tempe, Ariz. – September 16, 2013 – StandardAero has appointed Marc McGowan as Senior Vice President of StandardAero’s Business Aviation Sector, succeeding Scott Taylor who is retiring from the Company. “I am confident in Marc’s ability to quickly and seamlessly lead our Business Aviation team,” said Firoz Tarapore, Interim President & CEO, StandardAero. “Marc has […]

StandardAero Signs Support Center Agreement with RainAir for PT6A Engine MRO on Fleet of King Air, PC-12, Caravan, Cheyenne Aircraft

Tempe, Ariz. – September 10, 2013 – StandardAero announced that it has signed a three year Support Center Agreement with RainAir Aircraft Services for engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) on the Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PT6A engine. Under the terms of the contract, StandardAero will serve as the exclusive engine service provider to […]

StandardAero Completes New Test Cell Implementation and Tooling for Operators of T-6, PC-21 and EMB 314 Aircraft

Tempe, Ariz. – August 12, 2013 – StandardAero announced that it has expanded its turboprop engine test capabilities with the implementation of a new test cell, component repair capability, and tooling for operators of the Beechcraft, T-6 Texan II, Pilatus, PC-21 military trainers and the Embraer, EMB 314 Super Tucano. Over $2.5 million and 5,000 […]

StandardAero Completes New Test Cell Implementation and Tooling for Operators of T-6, PC-21 and EMB 314 Aircraft

Tempe, Ariz. – August 12, 2013 – StandardAero announced that it has expanded its turboprop engine test capabilities with the implementation of a new test cell, component repair capability, and tooling for operators of the Beechcraft, T-6 Texan II, Pilatus, PC-21 military trainers and the Embraer, EMB 314 Super Tucano. Over $2.5 million and 5,000 […]

StandardAero Signs Exclusive Contract with AJ Aeroservices Sdn Bhd to Support Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency’s Fleet of Bombardier CL 415 Turboprop Aircraft

Tempe, Ariz. – August 6, 2013 – Continuing its leadership in the turboprop marketplace, StandardAero announced that it has signed an exclusive, full service engine maintenance contract with AJ Aeroservices Sdn Bhd to support the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency’s (MMEA) fleet of Bombardier CL 415 turboprop aircraft, which is capable of water bombing roles. StandardAero […]

StandardAero ODA Receives STC Approval for Falcon 900C/EX Primus Elite Cockpit Display from Brazilian Civil Aviation Authority

Tempe, Ariz. – July 24, 2013 – StandardAero Business Aviation announced that its ODA (Organization Designation Authorization) has received Brazilian approval of their Honeywell Primus Elite (DU-875) STC (Supplemental Type Certificate). Approval of the STC by ANAC (Administración Nacional de Avianción Civil) follows the approval by Transport Canada with EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) approval […]

StandardAero Awarded C-130H(-30) Propulsion System Maintenance and Engineering Support Contract for Royal Netherlands Air Force Command

Tempe, Ariz. – June, 24, 2013 – StandardAero announced that it has been awarded a multi-year contract for maintenance and engineering support of the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s (RNLAF) C-130H and C-130H-30 Hercules propulsion systems. The award endorses StandardAero’s global, market-leading position on Hercules and Orion propulsion support. It also recognizes the benefits StandardAero can […]

StandardAero Receives Honeywell Certification for TFE731-50 Testing

Tempe, Ariz. – June 10, 2013 – StandardAero Business Aviation has been certified as an authorized testing facility for the Honeywell TFE731-50 engine. The new testing capability is being offered at StandardAero’s Houston, Texas (IAH) facility. StandardAero conducted its first TFE731-50 engine test in April. “The TFE731-50 engine fleet is coming up on its first […]