Piedmont Propulsion Systems, September 10, 2022 - Winston-Salem, NC – First Aviation Services Inc.’s Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC was awarded by the Redstone Arsenal, Army Contracting Command, a five-year, IDIQ contract estimated at $11.5 million for the overhaul and repair of UH-60 Black Hawk Rotor Hubs.
The UH-60 Rotor Hub is classified as a Critical Safety Item thus only companies that had prior source approval by the Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Aviation and Missile Center Systems Readiness Directorate were qualified to bid. Although a very competitive multi-party bid, Piedmont Propulsion won both on commercial and technical grounds.
Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC is part of First Aviation Services Inc.’s Rotary Wing Group that also includes Heliblade International, LLC and Aviation Blade Services, Inc. Together the Rotary Wing Group has extensive experience in both commercial and military helicopter rotor blade and dynamic component overhaul and repair. The Rotary Wing Group is the largest independent MRO group servicing the Black Hawk rotor blade market.
Paul Bolton, First Aviation Services’ COO said, “This was a highly competitive contracting process against some very well-respected organizations. I’m very proud of the team for putting together a compelling proposal for the Army. We look forward to exceeding Redstone’s expectation in the program.”
About Piedmont Propulsion Systems : Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC, a subsidiary of First Aviation Services Inc., is a world leader in propeller MRO for regional, corporate, and military aircraft. PPS holds FAA & EASA Propeller Class 1 and Class 2 Propeller Repair Station ratings for all Dowty, Hamilton, Hartzell and McCauley propellers. PPS is also a Hartzell authorized service center. PPS is the only facility in the world with FAA/EASA certification to overhaul all ATR and Dash 8 / Q400 propeller types, including the Hamilton 568F and Dowty R408 propeller. PPS also supports legacy propellers including the Hamilton 14SF/RF, Saab 340, Fokker 27/50/60, EMB-120 & DHC-6 platforms and rotor blades for the UH-60 Blackhawk.
About First Aviation Services : First Aviation Services Inc., headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, is a leading provider of component repair and overhaul, PMA parts manufacturing and rotables management to the aviation industry worldwide. First Aviation’s principal operating subsidiaries are: Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc., Evōlution Aerospace, Inc., Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC, Aviation Blade Services, Inc., and Heliblade International, LLC. Together, the companies repair and overhaul Landing Gear systems, Helicopter Rotor Blades, Structures, Actuation Systems, Lighting, Power Supplies, Oxygen and Fire Suppression systems, Hydrostatic Testing, Crew Masks, all Dowty, Hamilton, Hartzell and McCauley propellers.
The UH-60 Rotor Hub is classified as a Critical Safety Item thus only companies that had prior source approval by the Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Aviation and Missile Center Systems Readiness Directorate were qualified to bid. Although a very competitive multi-party bid, Piedmont Propulsion won both on commercial and technical grounds.
Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC is part of First Aviation Services Inc.’s Rotary Wing Group that also includes Heliblade International, LLC and Aviation Blade Services, Inc. Together the Rotary Wing Group has extensive experience in both commercial and military helicopter rotor blade and dynamic component overhaul and repair. The Rotary Wing Group is the largest independent MRO group servicing the Black Hawk rotor blade market.
Paul Bolton, First Aviation Services’ COO said, “This was a highly competitive contracting process against some very well-respected organizations. I’m very proud of the team for putting together a compelling proposal for the Army. We look forward to exceeding Redstone’s expectation in the program.”
About Piedmont Propulsion Systems : Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC, a subsidiary of First Aviation Services Inc., is a world leader in propeller MRO for regional, corporate, and military aircraft. PPS holds FAA & EASA Propeller Class 1 and Class 2 Propeller Repair Station ratings for all Dowty, Hamilton, Hartzell and McCauley propellers. PPS is also a Hartzell authorized service center. PPS is the only facility in the world with FAA/EASA certification to overhaul all ATR and Dash 8 / Q400 propeller types, including the Hamilton 568F and Dowty R408 propeller. PPS also supports legacy propellers including the Hamilton 14SF/RF, Saab 340, Fokker 27/50/60, EMB-120 & DHC-6 platforms and rotor blades for the UH-60 Blackhawk.
About First Aviation Services : First Aviation Services Inc., headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, is a leading provider of component repair and overhaul, PMA parts manufacturing and rotables management to the aviation industry worldwide. First Aviation’s principal operating subsidiaries are: Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc., Evōlution Aerospace, Inc., Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC, Aviation Blade Services, Inc., and Heliblade International, LLC. Together, the companies repair and overhaul Landing Gear systems, Helicopter Rotor Blades, Structures, Actuation Systems, Lighting, Power Supplies, Oxygen and Fire Suppression systems, Hydrostatic Testing, Crew Masks, all Dowty, Hamilton, Hartzell and McCauley propellers.
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