Engine-maintenance specialist StandardAero is expanding support for the Allison AE3007 turbofan following its acquisition of Alliance Engines.
Winnipeg-based Standard is now the only North American centre authorised to overhaul the AE3007, which powers the Cessna Citation X business jet and Embraer EMB-145 regional jet. Alliance, based in Maryville, Tennessee, is now be equipped to support the Allison turbofan.
Alliance was set up by Duncan Aviation and K-C Aviation as an unauthorised service centre for AlliedSignal TPE331 turboprops, TFE731 turbofans, and auxiliary power units. The company was later sold to its management, then acquired by Standard in August.
Standard, a subsidiary of the UK's BTR, also supports the Pratt &Whitney Canada PT6 and PW100 and Allison 250, T56/501 and AE2100 turboprops.
Standard says its corporate philosophy is to be factory-authorised, and it is waiting to see AlliedSignal's reaction to General Electric's acquisition of Garrett Aviation Services, which has 70% of the US market for the overhaul of AlliedSignal engines.
Standard says it will "aggressively pursue" factory authorisation if Allied-Signal decides to look for alternative service centres.
Source: Flight International
