Tue, Mar 29, 2011
Builds On Experience Gained Through Arriel 1 Service
Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services-North America announced
late last week that its Turbomeca-approved Arriel 2 engine repair
and overhaul line; including full test capability is up and
running.
"We are excited to introduce Vector's newest engine capability
to the market," explains "Our years of experience and
success I supporting the Arriel 1 engine has immediately opened the
door for Vector in the Arriel 2 market," said John MacDougall,
Vector's senior vice-president of sales and marketing, "and
immediately we received overhauls from leading heli-tour operators
including Sunshine Helicopters and Maverick Helicopters, as well as
several prominent United States-based helicopter fleet
operators."
"Vector received approval from Turbomeca in 2009 to offer repair
and overhaul support for the Arriel 2 engine (including: 2B, 2B1,
2C, 2C1, 2C2, 2S1 and 2S2 series)," added MacDougall. "From that
point, we established a repair and overhaul line while also
certifying and correlating our engine test cell to accommodate full
test procedures."
MacDougall emphasizes that the primary motivator for entering
the Arriel 2 market was Vector's awareness of a growing market
requirement for additional repair and overhaul support; and
Vector's 20-plus years of success in supporting Arriel 1 operators
was a clear indicator that it could manage the Arriel 2 equally
well. Therefore, the addition of the Arriel 2 line to Vector's
existing engine portfolio made business sense for helicopter
operators, the Original Equipment Manufacturer, and for Vector.
"The Arriel 2 engine is a great product that will be relevant to
the industry for many years, and Vector is working diligently to
ensure we are a key player in the Arriel 2 repair and overhaul
market," says MacDougall.
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