Propeller and Rotor MRO Piedmont Propulsion To Expand

Piedmont Propulsion Systems—which specializes in maintenance, repair, and overhaul of airplane propellers and helicopter rotor blade components—is expanding its Winston-Salem, North Carolina maintenance facility by 13,500 sq ft to support increasing global demand. Located at Smith Reynolds Airport (KINT), the Piedmont facility—which supports a broad range of Dowty, Hamilton Sundstrand, Hartzell, and McCauley propeller systems—currently includes 66,000 sq ft of space.

According to parent company First Aviation Services, the multimillion-dollar expansion, which is expected to be operational by October, will enable Piedmont to further optimize its facility layout and production flow, as well as improve turnaround times. The redesigned workspace will also enhance shop floor ergonomics, enabling a safer and more efficient working environment while supporting lean practices across the facility.

“This expansion reflects the strong demand we continue to see for high-quality propeller maintenance services from operators around the world,” said First Aviation Services president and COO Paul Bolton. “By expanding our facility and optimizing the shop layout, we’re able to streamline workflow, support our technicians, and deliver faster turnaround times for our customers.”