Kent-based Pacific Propeller International LLC (PPI) has been designated as the primary repair and overhaul center for the 54H60 propeller system by UTC Aerospace Systems (UTAS).
“Being selected by UTAS is a real distinction and honor for PPI and its affiliates, C&S Propeller and PPI Technical Services. The agreement enables PPI and UTAS to take C-130/P-3 propeller maintenance and technical development to the next level,” said Al Hayward, PPI’s vice president of sales.
Under the agreement, the UTAS Maastricht facility will no longer provide 54H60 repair and overhaul services. All tools and equipment will be acquired by PPI and re-located to its 64,000-square-foot facility in Kent. Furthermore, PPI will have complete access to UTAS technical publications and technical support for the 54H60 product.
Robert Schechtman, Hamilton Sundstrand’s Propeller Systems Business Manager, noted, “In a review of their repair services offered, UTAS considered a primary Licensee assignment to PPI as the preferred sustainable solution for future maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) requirements.”
Learn more at pacprop.com.
Elsewhere
Kent-based Precision Aerospace Products, LLC, (PAP) has made organizational changes. According to the company, the moves will bring focus on expanding core competencies, developing new products and services and more effectively utilizing people and skills throughout PAP’s group of five independent business units. Jeff Heikke has been promoted to CEO of PAP. Tim Gellerson has been promoted to president of the Aerospace Group. He will continue his direct leadership of two PAP subsidiaries: Pacific Propeller International and C&S Propeller. As new president, Gellerson will lead PAP’s global sales and business development team. Adnan Paruk has been promoted to PAP’s senior vice president for sales, business development and marketing.
Heikke sees these changes as fundamentally shaping the organization to meet the long term service and support demands of the global markets in which PAP companies operate. “With ambitious growth targets ahead, PAP will focus on leveraging our leadership talent and experience across our five independent business units. Integrated relationships are key to both our company’s success and that of our customers.”
PAP is a holding entity of diverse companies committed to the aerospace and defense industries. It offers category leading products and technical services along with guidance and expertise to improve military aviation and business readiness; maintain cost efficiencies and enhance business opportunities on a global scale. Learn more at precisionaerospaceproducts.com. …
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