Rotortrade, November 03, 2025 - Rotortrade officially launches its U.S. MRO with FAA Part 145 certification.
Our new 9,000 sq ft facility at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE), Latrobe, PA is now fully certificated to perform maintenance and approve FAA-registered rotorcraft for return-to-service.
Opened in January 2025, the site earned certification in under ten months and has already completed work on 15 helicopters.
This U.S. hub complements our EASA-approved MRO in Tallard, France, reinforcing Rotortrade’s global maintenance footprint.
Philippe Lubrano, CEO, Rotortrade, said “This certification and official launch represent a major step in our global strategy. We are proud to now offer FAA-certified maintenance services directly in the United States, reinforcing our ability to support operators with comprehensive solutions spanning sales, financing and maintenance.”
Since its inception, the Latrobe facility has already completed work on 15 helicopters, covering a range of services including inspections, overhauls, and completions.
With the FAA Part 145 certification now in place, Rotortrade MRO USA is fully authorized to perform maintenance and approve aircraft for return-to-service on FAA-registered rotorcraft.
Dan Mansfield, general manager, Rotortrade MRO USA, added: “This is only the beginning. We’re gearing up for aggressive expansion: Enlarging our facility, recruiting top-tier experts, and rolling out our five-year plan to 2030 with crystal-clear objectives — targeting over 50 aircraft annually, securing EASA bilaterals for global reach, and strengthening our partnerships across the industry. We are already in discussions with key suppliers to become official retailers of their products, allowing us to broaden our range of services and deliver even greater value to our customers, becoming North America’s go-to helicopter MRO.”
The Latrobe facility complements Rotortrade’s EASA-approved MRO in Tallard, France, positioning the company as a global maintenance provider with regional expertise.
About Rotortrade: Established in 2012 by industry expert Philippe Lubrano, Rotortrade has grown into a truly global helicopter dealership and a recognized leader in the pre-owned helicopter market. Operating through 15 dealerships worldwide and 3 certified maintenance centers, Rotortrade delivers a seamless, end-to-end experience across its three core service pillars: helicopter sales, maintenance (MRO), and financing solutions.
With an inventory exceeding USD 120 million in fully owned aircraft, Rotortrade stands as the only helicopter dealership in the world offering such scale and independence—ensuring immediate access to a wide choice of operational aircrafts to meet customers’ diverse mission requirements. As the sole distributor of Leonardo Civil Helicopters, an approved reseller of Airbus Civil Helicopters, and a trusted partner of Bell, Safran, and Pratt & Whitney for Certified Pre-Owned programs, Rotortrade provides unparalleled access to the world’s leading helicopter brands.
Each aircraft undergoes comprehensive inspections and quality assurance processes to guarantee the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance. A global dealership with local expertise, Rotortrade leverages deep industry knowledge and a commitment to transparency to redefine the helicopter transaction experience—offering tailored, locally relevant solutions to customers around the world. In October 2021, The Helicopter Company (THC), backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), acquired a 51% stake in Rotortrade, followed by full ownership in June 2023, further strengthening the company’s foundation for innovation, growth, and excellence worldwide.
Our new 9,000 sq ft facility at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE), Latrobe, PA is now fully certificated to perform maintenance and approve FAA-registered rotorcraft for return-to-service.
Opened in January 2025, the site earned certification in under ten months and has already completed work on 15 helicopters.
This U.S. hub complements our EASA-approved MRO in Tallard, France, reinforcing Rotortrade’s global maintenance footprint.
Philippe Lubrano, CEO, Rotortrade, said “This certification and official launch represent a major step in our global strategy. We are proud to now offer FAA-certified maintenance services directly in the United States, reinforcing our ability to support operators with comprehensive solutions spanning sales, financing and maintenance.”
Since its inception, the Latrobe facility has already completed work on 15 helicopters, covering a range of services including inspections, overhauls, and completions.
With the FAA Part 145 certification now in place, Rotortrade MRO USA is fully authorized to perform maintenance and approve aircraft for return-to-service on FAA-registered rotorcraft.
Dan Mansfield, general manager, Rotortrade MRO USA, added: “This is only the beginning. We’re gearing up for aggressive expansion: Enlarging our facility, recruiting top-tier experts, and rolling out our five-year plan to 2030 with crystal-clear objectives — targeting over 50 aircraft annually, securing EASA bilaterals for global reach, and strengthening our partnerships across the industry. We are already in discussions with key suppliers to become official retailers of their products, allowing us to broaden our range of services and deliver even greater value to our customers, becoming North America’s go-to helicopter MRO.”
The Latrobe facility complements Rotortrade’s EASA-approved MRO in Tallard, France, positioning the company as a global maintenance provider with regional expertise.
About Rotortrade: Established in 2012 by industry expert Philippe Lubrano, Rotortrade has grown into a truly global helicopter dealership and a recognized leader in the pre-owned helicopter market. Operating through 15 dealerships worldwide and 3 certified maintenance centers, Rotortrade delivers a seamless, end-to-end experience across its three core service pillars: helicopter sales, maintenance (MRO), and financing solutions.
With an inventory exceeding USD 120 million in fully owned aircraft, Rotortrade stands as the only helicopter dealership in the world offering such scale and independence—ensuring immediate access to a wide choice of operational aircrafts to meet customers’ diverse mission requirements. As the sole distributor of Leonardo Civil Helicopters, an approved reseller of Airbus Civil Helicopters, and a trusted partner of Bell, Safran, and Pratt & Whitney for Certified Pre-Owned programs, Rotortrade provides unparalleled access to the world’s leading helicopter brands.
Each aircraft undergoes comprehensive inspections and quality assurance processes to guarantee the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance. A global dealership with local expertise, Rotortrade leverages deep industry knowledge and a commitment to transparency to redefine the helicopter transaction experience—offering tailored, locally relevant solutions to customers around the world. In October 2021, The Helicopter Company (THC), backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), acquired a 51% stake in Rotortrade, followed by full ownership in June 2023, further strengthening the company’s foundation for innovation, growth, and excellence worldwide.
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