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AERALIS partners with StandardAero on engine MRO

AERALIS has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with StandardAero, to explore opportunities for collaboration across the entire life cycle for applicable AERALIS products in the UK and internationally.

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The companies announced the partnership at the Royal International Air Tattoo in Fairford, Gloucestershire last weekend, as they commenced the process of defining future workstreams through a series of tests, demonstrations and workshops.  
 
The scope of work considered under the MOU includes engine and accessories maintenance, repair and overhaul, engine nacelles and Ground Support Equipment as well as assembly and equipping for the entire AERALIS modular system. The two companies are looking forward to working together to ensure the best products available are incorporated into every AERALIS aircraft.

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AERALIS CEO Tristan Crawford said: “We are delighted to announce this MoU with StandardAero, a company with highly impressive engine maintenance, repair and overhaul services capabilities as well as notable component repair services, and we are very much looking forward to working together to solve some of the biggest aviation challenges. We are thrilled to know that as we develop our best-in-class air system, we will be developing and incorporating the finest products on the market, ensuring world-class through life support and spiral development.”
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StandardAero’s Andrew Ferguson, VP, Sales and Business Development, EMEA & APAC commented: “StandardAero is thrilled to partner with AERALIS, providing tailored maintenance, repair and overhaul solutions that meet AERALIS’ unique needs. Together, we are driving innovation and reliability in aviation.”

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