Story ID: 406 Vector
Vector provides Super Pumas to Starlite
By: Mark Huber
Caption: The helicopters are on a multi-year lease through Dublin-based Vector Financial Services.
Word Count: 122
MRO services provider Vector Aerospace (Booth No. 1612) recently supplied five extensively modified Airbus AS332L Super Pumas on a multi-year lease to Starlite Aviation through Dublin-based Vector Financial Services in partnership with Airbus Helicopters.

South Africa-based Starlite deployed the leased helicopters in Africa to facilitate passenger and cargo operations there in difficult and austere terrain, supplying pilots, maintenance leadership and administrative staff. Prior to deployment the helicopters were upgraded with engine filters, dual Garmin navigation systems, tracking systems and other modifications. Two ships were modified at Vector's Fleetlands, facility in the UK and three others were upgraded at the company's facility in British Columbia, Canada. Both locations are approved by Airbus as maintenance centers for the AS332 family.