Vector Aerospace Inks Engine Services Agreement With PNG Air

Nov. 16, 2015
It will provide comprehensive fixed-wing aircraft engine MRO services to PNG Air's new fleet of Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M-powered ATR 72-600 regional turboprop aircraft from its facilities in PE, Canada and Brisbane, Australia

Brisbane, AUS  – Vector Aerospace (www.vectoraerospace.com), a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is pleased to announce that it has signed an engine services agreement with PNG Air, formerly known as Airlines of PNG, based out of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. 

As per the terms of the multi-year exclusive agreement, Vector Aerospace will provide comprehensive fixed-wing aircraft engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services to PNG Air's new fleet of Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M-powered ATR 72-600 regional turboprop aircraft from its facilities in Summerside, PE, Canada and Brisbane, QLD, Australia.

“We have been working with Vector Aerospace for the past 6 years and continue to be very pleased with their outstanding level of service and support,” says Paul Abbot, Chief Commercial Officer at PNG Air. “It is the superior service quality, responsiveness and commitment delivered by Vector that enables PNG Air to provide safe, efficient and reliable air transportation for our passengers each year.”   

“We are very proud to be entering into this PW127M service agreement with PNG Air, which expands our existing relationship relating to the exclusive provision of PW120A engine MRO services for their Dash 8-100 fleet,” says Jeff Poirier, President of Vector's Engine Services - Atlantic division. “Our comprehensive engine and component repair, overhaul and test services will continue to deliver exceptional value and benefit to PNG Air and its customers. Vector has the diverse capability to accommodate PNG Air’s specific requirements, and the detailed product knowledge and experience to meet their expectations.”

PW127M MRO services provided by Vector under the agreement will include engine repair, hot section inspections, testing, modifications, overhaul services and parts distribution.

About Vector Aerospace

Vector Aerospace is a global provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services. Through facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Australia, South Africa, Kenya and Singapore, Vector Aerospace provides services to commercial and military customers for gas turbine engines, components and helicopter airframes. Vector’s customer-focused team includes over 2,300 motivated employees.

Vector Aerospace holds approvals from some of the world's leading turbine engine, airframe and avionics OEMs. Powerplants supported include a wide range of turboshafts, turboprops and turbofans from General Electric, Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Rolls-Royce and Turbomeca. Vector Aerospace also provides support for a wide range of airframes from Airbus Helicopters, Bell, Boeing and Sikorsky, its capabilities including major inspections and dynamic component overhaul, and offers full-service avionics capability, including aircraft rewiring, mission equipment installation and glass cockpit upgrades.

More information can be found on the company’s website at www.vectoraerospace.com.