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Vector Aerospace inks engine services agreement with PNG Air

Vector Aerospace has signed an engine services agreement with PNG Air, formerly known as Airlines of PNG, based out of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

As per the terms of the multi-year exclusive agreement, Vector Aerospace will provide comprehensive fixed-wing aircraft engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services to PNG Air's new fleet of Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M-powered ATR 72-600 regional turboprop aircraft from its facilities in Summerside, PE, Canada and Brisbane, QLD, Australia.

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“We have been working with Vector Aerospace for the past six years and continue to be very pleased with their outstanding level of service and support,” says Paul Abbot, Chief Commercial Officer at PNG Air. “It is the superior service quality, responsiveness and commitment delivered by Vector that enables PNG Air to provide safe, efficient and reliable air transportation for our passengers each year.”   

“We are very proud to be entering into this PW127M service agreement with PNG Air, which expands our existing relationship relating to the exclusive provision of PW120A engine MRO services for their Dash 8-100 fleet,” said Jeff Poirier, President of Vector's Engine Services - Atlantic division. “Our comprehensive engine and component repair, overhaul and test services will continue to deliver exceptional value and benefit to PNG Air and its customers. Vector has the diverse capability to accommodate PNG Air’s specific requirements, and the detailed product knowledge and experience to meet their expectations.”

PW127M MRO services provided by Vector under the agreement will include engine repair, hot section inspections, testing, modifications, overhaul services and parts distribution.

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