Avatas Aerospace Acquires Prime Turbines Inc.

Feb. 6, 2009
Move extends PT6 aftermarket support capabilities and geographic coverage.

DALLAS -- Avatas Aerospace announces it has acquired Prime Turbines Inc. (PTI) of Hyannis, MA, an FAA-certified repair station specializing in Pratt & Whitney Canada's PT6 engines. Prime's services include hot section recertification, power section repair, gas generator repair, fuel nozzle overhaul and exchange and bleed valve overhaul and exchange. Prime is an authorized distributor of FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) parts for PT6 hot sections.

"I am delighted that Prime Turbines is joining the Avatas group of companies," says Les McIsaac, President of PTI. "I look forward to working with their professional, client-first team as we continue to serve our customers."

"We are particularly pleased to be combining forces with Les McIsaac and his team," says Russell Starr, President of Avatas. "Prime has earned a well deserved reputation for quality and customer support which matches our philosophy at Avatas. We are committed to providing the same level of support Prime's customers have grown to expect while drawing upon the Avatas group of companies to enhance the range of services we can now offer."

For more information visit www.avatas.com.