Able can lower customers’ costs by as much as 50 percent by fixing parts compared to purchasing new parts, officials say. They offer the testimonial of PHI, a major oil and gas operator with the world’s largest Bell 407 fleet. PHI officials said they instantly saved 30 percent on B407 elastomeric bearings prices when they switched to Able. Add the fact that Able’s bearings have been inspected at 2.5 times longer than the competitors’ product life cycle and are still on-wing,
and Able has already saved PHI several million dollars. “The reduced aircraft maintenance and downtime is an additional cost savings with commensurate increased aircraft availability for revenue,” PHI Director of Materials Bob DesRosiers added.
Able’s proprietary repairs allow customers’ components to last longer so they can continue to fly safely and help stretch business dollars, Vercio said.