Gosport, UK – Vector Aerospace a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is delighted to announce that it has signed a three-year contract with HeliSpeed Ltd. for the supply of civil pilots to assist the growth of Vector’s UK facilities.
The contract, which will see HeliSpeed supply pilots in support of Vector’s growing range of civil helicopter capabilities at its Fleetlands site in Gosport, will cover aircraft types such as the AS332 Super Puma, AW139, H125/AS350, H225, S-76 and S-92, thereby allowing Vector to offer a complete maintenance and test capability to existing and potential customers.
Simon Jones, Vice President Business Development at Vector Aerospace, stated: “As we look to grow in the global civil helicopter market, working with the world’s leading leasing companies, it is essential that we offer good value for money. Having access to HeliSpeed’s pool of vastly experienced pilots means we can utilise the skilled resource they offer, as and when required, and any cost savings can then be shared with our customers. Having this pool of type specific pilots available will also complement our new and existing capabilities, which include supplemental type certificates (STCs), modifications and system integration activities, undertaken in conjunction with depth maintenance packages.”
Capt. Geoff Packer, Owner and CEO at HeliSpeed Ltd., added: “This contract marks the culmination of much hard work. We are delighted to be working with and supporting Vector Aerospace as they continue their growth in the global civil aviation market.”
About Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace is a global provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services. Through facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Australia, South Africa, Kenya and Singapore, Vector Aerospace provides services to commercial and military customers for gas turbine engines, components and helicopter airframes. Vector’s customer-focused team includes over 2,300 motivated employees.
Vector Aerospace holds approvals from some of the world’s leading turbine engine, airframe and avionics OEMs. Powerplants supported include a wide range of turboshafts, turboprops and turbofans from General Electric, Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Rolls-Royce and Turbomeca. Vector Aerospace also provides support for a wide range of airframes from Airbus Helicopters, Bell, Boeing and Sikorsky, its capabilities including major inspections and dynamic component overhaul, and offers full-service avionics capability, including aircraft rewiring, mission equipment installation and glass cockpit upgrades.
About HeliSpeed Ltd
HeliSpeed was formed in 2009 with the objective to offer high quality helicopter support solutions across a range of helicopter platforms. Support is offered across the globe to military and commercial helicopter types, with the ability to offer bespoke packages to allow helicopters to be moved in the most economical way possible.
