API Now Exclusive CTS800 Spare Parts Distributor
The Light Helicopter Turbine Engine
Company (LHTEC), a 50-50 joint venture between Honeywell and
Rolls-Royce, has signed a ten-year agreement with Aerospace
Products International, Inc. (API), naming API as the exclusive
distributor of CTS800 spare parts globally.
Ken Roberts, President of the
Rolls-Royce Helicopter business and LHTEC board member, said: "As
the CTS800 helicopter engine program continues to grow, it is
critical that we provide our customers with a 24/7 aftermarket
parts and services solution wherever they operate in the world. I
am pleased to be building upon the relationship we have established
with API, who have proven they are able to meet and exceed the
expectations of our customers."
API currently provides all
aftermarket supply chain management functions on behalf of LHTEC,
including demand forecasting, spare parts inventory planning,
warehousing, distribution, ITAR (International Traffic in Arms
Regulations) compliance administration, and repairs and warranty
administration. The exclusive distributor agreement extends
the term for ten more years and broadens API's role into areas like
customer credit and receivables management.
"API is pleased to expand and extend our partnership with LHTEC,
Rolls-Royce and Honeywell," said Dr. Ahmed Metwalli, President and
Chief Operating Officer of API. "Since our supply chain program's
inception in October 2007, API has established a successful
track-record of exceeding all of LHTEC's customer service Key
Performance Metrics. We are proud that Rolls-Royce, Honeywell and
LHTEC have recognized the value API brings to the CTS800 support
program by awarding us this exclusive multi-year contract. We look
forward to growing our long-term partnership in support of CTS800
customers."
CTS800 Helicopter Engine
The CTS800 engine has been selected and
produced for the AgustaWestland Super Lynx 300, AW159 Wildcat and
Mk. 9A helicopter programs. The CTS800 also provides the boundary
layer control system for the ShinMaywa US-2 amphibian aircraft,
currently in production and in service with the Japanese Navy. It
is the engine for the Sikorsky X2 high-speed technology development
rotorcraft that made its maiden flight in August 2008 and was
selected as the powerplant for the AgustaWestland T129 Turkish ATAK
helicopter program that marked its successful first flight last
month.
The CTS800 has been certified by both the U.S. Federal Aviation
Administration and the European Aviation Safety Agency.