StandardAero Completes 400th Overhaul; Continues Expansion of HTF7000 Series Engine Investments
StandardAero continues to invest in expanding its world-class MRO services.
StandardAero has performed more HTF7000 major events than any MRO company in the industry and recently completed its 400th major HTF7000 maintenance event. The company has performed major and minor events on all operational models of the HTF7000, servicing customers operating the following aircraft and associated engine models:
- Bombardier Challenger 300 & 350 (HTF7000 & HTF7350)
- Embraer Legacy 450 and 500 and Praetor 500 and 600 (HTF7500)
- Gulfstream 280 (HTF7250)
“Most of the events so far have been completed in our Augusta, Georgia, shop but many have also taken place remotely -- both in North America and in Europe -- either at customer locations or during AOGs,” said Marc Drobny, President of StandardAero Business Aviation. “We are committed to expanding our capabilities and reducing turn-around-time to better serve Honeywell’s HTF7000 operators worldwide.”
Most recently, the company expanded its test cell capability in Augusta, to also include the HTF7500 engine model that powers Embraer Legacy 450/500 and Praetor 500/600 aircraft. Prior to adding this capability, HTF7500 engines were shipped to Honeywell to perform required test cell runs. The new capability allows the Augusta facility to complete all work on this engine in-house, improving turn-around-time for our customers.
“Since HTF7000 series engines are designed for on-condition maintenance, increased rental engine availability coupled with our robust field service capability can be critical to minimizing risk and disruption to flight schedules due to unexpected engine repairs that are identified during scheduled borescope inspections,” explained Drobny.
