This collaboration enables First Aviation to provide main rotor blade repairs for the Airbus Helicopter operating community, with Piranha Aerospace serving as the preferred sales channel.
First Aviation Services Inc., a prominent provider of aircraft parts manufacturing, component repair and overhaul, and rotables management, has expanded its capabilities by adding main rotor blade repair services for the AS350/H130 model aircraft. Historically known for its significant presence in the Black Hawk market, First Aviation and its subsidiary, Aviation Blade Services, Inc., have partnered with Piranha Aerospace to offer rotor blade repair capabilities for the AS350/H130.
Piranha Aerospace, based in Boulder City, NV, is a membership-based distributor of aftermarket parts and services. This collaboration enables First Aviation to provide main rotor blade repairs for the Airbus Helicopter operating community, with Piranha Aerospace serving as the preferred sales channel.
The addition of AS350/H130 main rotor blade repair capabilities is part of First Aviation’s growth plan, representing the first of multiple models to be added in 2024. This strategic move aligns with the company’s commitment to expanding its offerings in the rotary-wing MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) market.
Paul Bolton, COO, First Aviation said, “The addition of these Airbus Helicopter rotor blade capabilities marks a significant step in the company’s growth plan and is the first of multiple models to be added in 2024. We are very excited to be partnering with Piranha as we leverage both companies’ outstanding reputations in the industry.”
First Aviation Services Inc. is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, and operates several principal subsidiaries, including Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc., Associated Aircraft Manufacturing & Sales, Inc., Aviation Blade Services, Inc. (East and West), Evōlution Aerospace, Inc., Master Support, Inc., and Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC. The company provides a range of services, including the repair and overhaul of aircraft landing gear systems, helicopter rotor blades, actuation systems, structures, IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) systems, lighting, power supplies, oxygen and fire suppression systems, hydrostatic testing, crew masks, and propellers from Dowty, Hamilton, Hartzell, and McCauley.
Tony Bohm, Principal, Product Development, Piranha said, “First Aviation has made a major commitment to the rotary wing MRO market. They are the right partner to expand capabilities in support of the AS350/EC130 operator.”
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Piranha Aerospace operates as a private membership-based distributor focusing exclusively on its Members’ needs. The company customizes its product and service offerings to provide a concierge aftermarket solution for major helicopter operators, aiming to reduce direct maintenance costs through predictable pricing, optimized product offerings, product availability, and personalized customer service.
Question- What new service is First Aviation Services offering?
Answer- Main rotor blade repairs for Airbus AS350/H130 helicopters.
Question- How is Piranha Aerospace involved?
Answer- Piranha Aerospace is the preferred sales channel for First Aviation’s new rotor blade repair service.
Question- What is the significance of this collaboration for First Aviation?
Answer- This is the first step in First Aviation’s plan to expand its offerings in the rotary-wing MRO market.
