Model 250 AMC Council Elects Standard Aero’s Tom Roche Chairman

WINNIPEG, Canada – April 22, 2008 — The Rolls-Royce Authorized Maintenance Center (AMC) Council has announced the election of 30 year industry veteran Tom Roche, Vice President of Helicopter Programs for Standard Aero, as Chairman of the Council for a two-year term. The Council is made up of representatives from each of the 13 Rolls-Royce […]

Standard Aero Wins Canadian Helicopter Contract for Rolls-Royce 250 MRO

CALGARY, Canada – April 9, 2008 — Standard Aero has been awarded a contract by Canadian Helicopters Limited (CHL) for exclusive component repair and overhaul services on the Rolls-Royce 250 engine. The contract names Standard Aero as the exclusive component repair and overhaul provider for a period of one year, with a possible one-year extension. […]

Rolls-Royce Model 250 Engine Remains a Staple

April 6, 2008 – With yet another win at the 2007 Rolls-Royce AMC Awards banquet (2007 Customer Satisfaction Award), Vector-Helicopter Services North America (Vector-Helicopter Services), formerly ACROHELIPRO, is poised to expand its current capacity and capability on the Rolls-Royce Model 250 engine line. “We are extremely pleased with our long-term success in servicing our customers […]

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 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 […]