7 September 2010
Fleetlands, UK – Vector Aerospace Corporation (Vector - www.vectoraerospace.com), one of the world’s leading independent providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul services, announces that Vector Aerospace Engine Services UK Limited is now fully authorised under a license agreement with Honeywell to service Honeywell’s ALF 502 and LF 507 engines.
The agreement includes exclusive Honeywell parts supply and a license to provide engine overhaul and repair services, allowing Vector Aerospace to offer an enhanced level of service to the international ALF 502 and LF 507 customer base. “Vector Aerospace’s maintenance presence in Europe provides operators with an expanded choice of service providers for this regional platform,” said Mike Madsen, Vice President of Airlines for Honeywell Aerospace.
Honeywell’s ALF 502 and LF 507 engines are installed on British Aerospace BAe 146, RJ100 and RJ85 aircraft; there are more than 200 of these aircraft currently in service worldwide. Tim Rice, Managing Director of Vector Aerospace UK, said, “Adding the licence to provide engine overhaul and repair services to the Honeywell ALF 502 and LF 507 engines to Vector’s product portfolio is an important milestone in expanding our presence and customer support capability both regionally and internationally. Vector has identified this market as a strategic growth opportunity and has placed significant focus and investment in developing our capability to support ALF 502 and LF 507 operators.”
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For further information please contact:
Carol Seath - CMS Strategic
020 8748 9797 or email carol.seath@cmsstrategic.com
Representing:
Vector Aerospace Engine Services UK Limited
Fareham Road
Gosport
Hampshire
PO13 0AA
Honeywell media contact:
Karen Crabtree
+1 602 3655 52555 or email karen.crabtree@honeywell.com
About Vector Aerospace Corporation
Vector Aerospace Corporation is an independent provider of aviation repair and overhaul services. Through facilities in Canada, the United States the United Kingdom and Africa, Vector provides services to commercial and military customers for various types of gas turbine engines, components and helicopter airframes. Vector also provides information technology solutions to an international customer base. Principal operations include Vector Aerospace Engine Services Atlantic Inc., Vector Aerospace Engine Services UK Limited, Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services Inc., Vector Aerospace International Limited and Pathix ASP. The Company has approximately 2,500 employees.