Textron Aviation expands MRO offering
Textron Aviation has aquired Able Engineering & Component Services and Able Aerospace, strengthening its offerings in the after sales support sector, the company announced on 21 January.
Able, based in Mesa, Arizona, offers component exchanges, component repairs and replacement parts for commercial fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft.
Scott Ernest, president and CEO, Textron Aviation, said: ‘This is a natural fit for Textron, Textron Aviation and our customers. This acquisition aligns with our strategy to enhance MRO capabilities and broaden our already world-class service offerings. We believe Able adds tremendous value for aircraft parts and maintenance that will reduce lead time for aircraft parts and increase aircraft availability. We are proud to have them join the Textron family.’
Lee Benson, CEO, Able Engineering & Component Services, said: ‘We are very excited about joining the Textron enterprise and the benefits it will bring to our customers. We’ve been working very closely together over the past year to ensure the acquisition by Textron is beneficial to all our stakeholders, and are proud to see our efforts come to fruition.’
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