TAESL Signs a Long-term Contact with New Zealand Defence Force for Repair and Overhaul of their RB211 Engines

Aug. 1, 2014
The contract assigns TAESL as the supplier for RB211 engine repairs and overhauls for a five-year term with the option to extend the contract.

Texas Aero Engine Services LLC (TAESL) has two reasons to celebrate this year as the New Zealand Defence Force awards TAESL with a long term service agreement and a prestigious award nomination for “Excellence to Industry”. The new contract signed in Auckland assigns TAESL as the supplier for RB211 engine repairs and overhauls for a five year term with the option to extend the contract. TAESL also received an award nomination for the 2014 Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence to Industry. TAESL is delighted to receive recognition from this important military customer with whom we have built an excellent relationship and are proud to keep them flying.

TAESL, Texas Aero Engine Service LLC, was formed in April 1998 as a 50:50 joint venture between American Airlines and Rolls-Royce. It repairs and overhauls the RB211 engine, which American has on its Boeing 757 fleet, and the Trent 800 engine, which is on American's Boeing 777 aircraft. TAESL is the largest Rolls-Royce RB211-535 engine overhaul shop in the world. 

For more information visit www.taesl.com.