StandardAero has completed a two-year restructuring plan of its helicopter centers of excellence (COE) early, integrating operations in Langley, British Columbia and Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with its Winnipeg, Manitoba helicopter COE. The consolidation brings helicopter airframe and engine MRO services into a single location in Winnipeg though its Summerside facility, which will continue to operate as a COE for Pratt & Whitney PT6 and PW100 turboprop engines.
Included in the consolidation was the relocation of Rolls-Royce M250 and RR300 engine lines, which join MRO lines for PT6T and Safran Arriel 1 and 2 engines that have operated in Winnipeg’s Plant 4 facility since early 2019. StandardAero also invested in facility improvements and acquired a new test cell to support the Rolls-Royce engines. The Winnipeg site also will conduct all helicopter inductions effective immediately. StandardAero officials originally expected the consolidation to be completed by year-end.
“The early completion of our COEs was a key element to ensure organizational efficiency and increase our capability to respond more effectively to the dynamic and uncertain market conditions that currently affect customers’ operations anywhere in the world,” said Winnipeg Helicopter COE v-p and general manager Claus Eisenschmid. “Our overall strategy and commitment is to be the most trusted partner for MRO services.”