HANGAR TALK
Keystone Turbine Services Announces Fully Certified Rolls-Royce RR300 Dual Testing Capability
Precision Aviation Group Inc. (PAG) recently announced subsidiary Keystone Turbine Services (KTS) has further expanded its partnership with Rolls-Royce by successfully correlating and certifying both of their all-digital engine test cells to now support the complete RR300 series of gas turbine engines. They are pecialists in providing total OEM-approved aftermarket maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for operators of the Rolls-Royce M250 and now RR300 series of gas turbine engines plus module, accessory, component, spare parts, and field service support. Along with Honeywell and Triumph-related accessories, KTS now includes certified full performance engine testing utilizing both test cells, which have been correlated using a “gold standard” Rolls-Royce RR300-provided engine.
“Enhancing our Rolls-Royce RR300 capability to KTS’s overall MRO capability is the next step in PAG’s long-term strategy to expand and further strengthen the deep-rooted relationships we have built with key OEMs and customers. We’re now fully equipped to provide Rolls-Royce RR300 operators with complete support to include rental engines, modules and exchange units and now, full performance testing services,” said David Mast, president & CEO of PAG.
“KTS has invested over $3.5 million to acquire two complete RR300 rental engines plus additional spare compressor, gearbox and turbine modules along with fully enhancing both all-digital engine test cells,” stated John Fraser, general manager of KTS. “We are now fully Rolls-Royce certified to repair, overhaul and test the RR300 series of engines, and we look forward to providing this new capability to all operators of the Robinson R66 helicopter.”
Heli-One Announces U.K. Royal Air Force Benson Award for Engineering Excellence
Heli-One recently announced the presentation of the Award for Engineering Excellence, donated by Heli-One, from the U.K. Royal Air Force to Sgt. Burns during the annual Station Awards Reception at RAF Benson. The award was won by Sgt. Burns for his outstanding achievements in assuring the current and future delivery of Puma capability through his exceptional management of the Puma Fleet Plan.
The award was presented by Commander Joint Helicopter Command, Air Vice Marshal Colman on behalf of Heli-One. The RAF Benson Annual Station Awards Reception event celebrates the talent and achievements of personnel across all ranks and specializations.
The Award for Engineering Excellence is presented to the individual who has demonstrated the greatest impact to the organization due to their engineering input and/or drive for individual development to enhance their engineering skills for the benefit of the Puma organization. The unique trophy was an appropriately decommissioned and mounted axial compressor bearing the Heli-One logo, a fitting symbol of Sgt. Burns’ work and dedication.
”We are delighted for Sgt Burns to receive this award for his outstanding achievements and delighted to support RAF Benson in recognizing the achievements of all their personnel at the Station Awards Reception. Their work is critical in supporting the important missions of the Puma fleet in the U.K. and around the globe,” said Carolyn Forsyth, general manager of Sales, Commercial & Customer Support.
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