Vector-Helicopter Services Increases Capability

April 4, 2008 – Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services North America, continues to forge ahead as one of the premier providers of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul services in the world. In the wake of a recent corporate re-naming at Helicopter Association International 2008, Vector-Helicopter Services has been analyzing, reorganizing and redeploying its assets with the […]

UK acquisition closes global growth platform for Vector Aerospace

April 1, 2008 – Vector Aerospace Corporation announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vector Aerospace International Limited, has completed the acquisition of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MOD) Defence Aviation and Repair Agency (DARA) Rotary Wing and Components businesses for consideration of £17 million. The assets acquired include net working capital of £13.5 million. […]

Standard Aero Completes Integration of MRO Facilities and Launches New Brand Mark and Corporate Identity

WINNIPEG, Canada – March 27, 2008 — Standard Aero has completed the integration of the legacy Landmark Aviation maintenance facilities and launched a new corporate identity, signifying that the combined companies are now operating as one unified, entity with more than 4,000 employees in the US, Canada, Europe and Asia and $1.4 billion a year […]

Standard Aero Names Kevin Perris PT6 STC Program Director

Winnipeg, Canada, — Standard Aero has appointed Kevin Perris as STC Program Director for the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A Business Unit. For the past year Perris has served as Director of Engineering Services for Standard Aero with responsibility for overall technical leadership of the Engineering Services team including repair technology, laboratories and process engineering, […]

Vector Aerospace Announces the Appointment of Declan O’Shea as President and Chief Executive Officer

March 11, 2008 – Vector Aerospace Corporation announced today that Declan O’Shea has been appointed to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. Mr. Donald K. Jackson, previously Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, will remain active at Vector as Chairman. Mr. O’Shea has had a distinguished 30 year career in […]

Standard Aero Offers Alternate Repair For Rolls-Royce Model 250 Turbine Nozzles

Winnipeg, Canada — Standard Aero now offers a Rolls-Royce approved repair procedure for the Rolls-Royce Model 250 Series II first-stage Mar-M nozzles, as well as the Series IV second-stage turbine nozzles. Utilizing a new OEM nozzle casting, the worn/damaged gas path is replaced and assembled with the overhauled diaphragm. The new repair will be applicable […]

Air Methods Awards Standard Aero Exclusive Five-Year Contract For Rolls-Royce 250 MRO

Winnipeg, Canada — Standard Aero announced the award of an exclusive contract to provide Rolls-Royce Model 250 engine repair and overhaul services for emergency medical service provider Air Methods. The contract is valued at $15 to $20 million and will run for five years, with the possibility of an extension. “We very much appreciate and […]

Standard Aero First To Offer Modification For Rolls-Royce Model 250 Air/Oil Separator Gear Replacement

Winnipeg, Canada — Standard Aero is now offering modification of the Rolls-Royce Model 250 engine series III and IV air/oil separator gears. The modification is in response to engine modification CEB 72-3271 released by Rolls-Royce last year, which requires the replacement or rework of the gears to an improved gear configuration. Standard Aero is the […]

Kelham’s Helicopter Profiles the Latest Advances in Helicopter Technology

February 25, 2008 – Kelham’s helicopter profiles the latest advances in helicopter technology that provide increased performance, safety and reliability; including the integration of the industry-leading SAGEM/ACROHELIPRO glass cockpit solution utilizing the Eagle Helicopters’ AS350 STC. Kelham’s aircraft is the first glass cockpit integration in a Turbomeca engine equipped AS350 in Canada, which also features […]