Kellstrom Aerospace Expands VSE Aviation’s Presence in Growing Commercial EngineAftermarket ALEXANDRIA, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– VSE Corporation (“VSE” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VSEC), a leading provider of aftermarket distribution and repair services, announced October 15, 2024 that the Company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Kellstrom Aerospace Group, Inc. (“Kellstrom”), a portfolio company of AE Industrial… Read more »
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Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Approval Awarded to Vortex Aviation Ireland for CFM56-7B Series Engines
Vortex Aviation Ireland Ltd. has obtained certification from India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for the maintenance and repair of CFM56-7B engines. This approval marks a major milestone for Vortex Ireland, providing access to a key growth market for CFM56-7B engine maintenance and repairs in South Asia. It also enables us to strengthen and… Read more »
Engine Services See More Demand For Green Time, Pooling Options
In an article written by Keith Mwanalushi, Michael Garcia VP of Commercial for Kellstrom Aerospace Group, observes the surge in demand to develop green-time assets and the sufficient available resources. To read the full article, please click here.
Vortex Aviation Receives ANAC Certification, Opening Opportunities for MRO Engine Services in Brazil
Davie, Florida (USA) – Vortex Aviation Inc, the engine maintenance division of Kellstrom Aerospace has been awarded type certification approval by the National Civil Aviation Authority of Brazil (ANAC). This new authorization approves Vortex Aviation to perform its suite of engine maintenance services in the field and in our shops enabling the organization to best… Read more »
Managing the Availability of Spare Engines
Kellstrom Aerospace Group Chief Commercial Officer, John McKirdy featured in an article written by David Dundas in AviTrader Publications, regarding the post-pandemic commercial aviation sector to discuss what cost-effective solutions were being offered where spare engines were concerned.
AviTrader MRO Aerospace Magazine: Mature Engines- Replace or Repair?
John McKirdy, Chief Commercial Officer of Kellstrom Aerospace Group, featured in the February 2024 edition of AviTrader MRO Publication in an article written by David Dundas.
Kellstrom Aerospace, Vortex Aviation and Spirit Airlines Sign Long-Term Agreement Covering End of Life Technical Advisory Services & Engine Maintenance for Spirit Airlines V2500-A5 Engines
DAVIE, FL – October 18, 2022 – Kellstrom Aerospace, a leader in aviation life-cycle cost management solutions, and Spirit Airlines have entered into a multi-year agreement whereby Kellstrom Aerospace will provide technical advisory and end-of-life advisory services and Vortex Aviation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kellstrom Aerospace, will supply engine hospital shop and field services maintenance… Read more »
Vortex Aviation Inducts First GTF PW1000G Engine in New Davie, Florida Facility
Expanding its Shop Capacity to Support Growing Demand for GTF PW1000G Series and LEAP 1A and/1B Engine Models DAVIE, FL – Vortex Aviation, the global On-Wing and quick-turn turbine engine repair organization announced the induction of the first Pratt and Whitney Geared Turbo Fan (GTF) PW1130G-JM engine at its new Davie, Florida US facility. The… Read more »
Vortex Aviation Dublin Facility Receives EASA Certification
Miami Lakes, Florida – Vortex Aviation, a global “On-Wing” turbine engine support company providing 24/7 AOG support across Europe and neighboring countries, today announced its Dublin facility received Maintenance approval under EASA certification from the competent authorities (IAA) Irish Aviation Authority. Vortex Aviation located in Dublin Ireland, provides engine hospital shop visit maintenance activities to… Read more »
Vortex Aviation Expands Operations to Dublin
Fort Lauderdale, FL — Vortex Aviation announced its expansion into Dublin Ireland on Monday, May 13, 2019. The new location will provide engine hospital shop visit maintenance activities to support its global customer base. Initial focus will be on CFM56-5B/7B engine models with other engine models added in the near future. “We are excited to… Read more »