News

First Aviation Services Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Associated Aircraft Manufacturing & Sales, Inc. – November

First Aviation’s Josh Krotec named President of Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) – October

Steven Jordan Named Vice President & General Manager of Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc. – October

“Build a Hose” Introduced by Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc. for Parker Stratoflex Aviation Hoses – October

U.S. Army Redstone Arsenal Awards Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC Five-Year IDIQ $11.5 Million UH-60 Black Hawk Rotor Hub Repair Contract – August

Secretary of Commerce Raimondo and U.S. Trade Representative Tai Appoint Joshua T. Krotec to Industry Trade Advisory Committee – August

First Aviation Appoints Robert Takacs as Director of Business Development for Rotary and Fixed Wing Operations – August

Prestolite Power Pack Major Upgrade by Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc. – July

First Aviation speaks at the EJOA Embraer Jet Operators Annual Conference in San Antonio, TX discussing current supply chain issues facing the aerospace industry. – June

Piedmont Propulsion in the News – June

John Brennan, GM of Aviation Blade, in the News – April

First Aviation Services Inc. to Acquire HeliBlade and Announces Formation of the Rotary Wing Group – April

First Aviation Services Inc.’s Rotary Wing Group Announced Major Commitment to Supporting Blackhawk Operators – April

Piedmont Propulsion Systems Expands Helicopter Rotor Blade Capability to Add Sikorsky S-76 Main Rotor Blade for FAA and EASA Release – January

Sammy Oakley PPS Retirement Announcement – December 2021

Spotlight feature of Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC from our partner Hartzell Propeller Inc. – November 2021

ARSA Names Josh Krotec as Vice President as Part of Succession Plan – November 2021

Shad Newbury Named Vice President & General Manager of Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc. – October 2021

Aviation Blade in the News – September 2021

Aviation Blade Services, Inc. Receives Source Approval Request SAR from the U.S. Army for the Blackhawk Main Rotor Blade – August 2021

First Aviation in the News – August 2021

First Aviation Announces Expansion of S-70 Blackhawk Rotor Blade Capability – July 2021

Aviation Blade Services, Inc. Announces S-70 Main and Tail Rotor Blade Maintenance Training and Services Partnership with the AMS Group and Air Asia – June 2021

Transportes Aeromar, Mexico and Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC Announce Multi-year ATR Propeller Maintenance Support Contract – June 2021

Paul Bolton Named Chief Operating Officer of First Aviation Services Inc.– May 2021

Aviation Blade Services, Inc. Awarded UH-60 Rotor Blade Maintenance Contract by the Colombian Army – December 2020

First Aviation Congratulates Charles Childress on 55 Years of Service – December 2020

Paul Bolton of Aviation Blades Services, Inc. quoted in Keeping Sharp on Blade Maintenance featured in ✈ Aviation Maintenance Magazine – October 2020

Aviation Blade Services, Inc. Announces New General Manager – September 2020

Malaysia Airlines signs Memorandum of Understanding with Piedmont Propulsion Systems – August 2020

Piedmont Propulsion Systems Expands Helicopter Rotor Blade Capability as Van Horn Aviation Authorized Facility – July 2020

Piedmont Propulsion Systems Becomes First Independent Propeller Maintenance Facility to Offer Complete Model 568F Compression Wrap Removal and Application Services – May 2020

DART Aerospace Acquires Portland-Based Aerial Firefighting Mission Equipment Leader Simplex Aerospace – October 2019

Aviation Blade Services, Inc. Joins First Aviation Services Inc. Family – July 2019

First Aviation Services and Greenbriar Equity Group acquire rotorcraft components manufacturer DART Aerospace – March 2019

Representative Foxx for the WSJ Stop Calling It ‘Vocational Training’ – December 31, 2018

Twin & Turbine feature article Supporting the Supply Chain on Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc. – December 2018

BCA’s Fast Five: Listen in as William Garvey, Editor-in-Chief of Business & Commercial Aviation interviews First Aviation’s Chairman and CEO, Aaron Hollander – July 2018

Piedmont Propulsion Systems is proud of its 28 year association with Piedmont Airlines and the incredible legacy of the Dash 8. Click here for Dash 8: The Piedmont Story – July 2018

Piedmont Propulsion Systems Receives AS9110C Certification for Aerospace Maintenance and Design – February 7, 2018

Flutter Damper Product Line Introduced by Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc. – February 7, 2018

Item North Carolina Military Business Center features Piedmont Propulsion Systems in newest video – December 15, 2017

Remembering Past Board Member Robert Kirk – December 3, 2017

Aaron Hollander, First Aviation Services Inc. CEO will be speaking Oct. 19 at ARSA’s Strategic Leadership Conference – October 19, 2017

NBAA (BACE): First Aviation to exhibit at the Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition Booth # C11429 – October 10 – 12, 2017

MRO Europe: Piedmont Propulsion to exhibit at MRO Europe Booth # 1440 – October 4 – 5, 2017

Thailand Civil Aviation Authority Approval For Piedmont Propulsion Systems – September 8, 2017

Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc. Introduces New Customer Web Portal – August 9, 2017

RAA Silent Auction Support – August 8, 2017

New Customer Web Portal Introduced By Piedmont Propulsion Systems – July 17 ,2017

AP&M Europe – Visit First Aviation Services Inc. and Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC at the AP&M Expo next week Booth # F04b – May 31 – June 1, 2017

Paris Air Show – First Aviation Services Inc. to exhibit at the State of Connecticut Booth #B118 in Hall 3 – June 19 – 22, 2017

MRO Americas: First Aviation to exhibit at the MRO Americas Conference & Exhibition Booth #1030 – April 25 – 27, 2017

Interview with the CEO Show – March 30, 2017

Joshua T. Krotec of First Aviation Services Inc. Receives 2016 AMT Next Gen Award – December 14, 2016

NBAA (BACE): First Aviation to exhibit at the Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition Booth # 4277 – November 1 – 3, 2016

Burr Stops to Take Call about Brussels Attack While on Re-election Campaign for U.S. Senate – October 6, 2016

Charles M. Childress of Piedmont Propulsion Awarded FAA’s Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award – August 23, 2016

Farnborough Airshow: First Aviation to exhibit at the Farnborough Airshow. Visit us in the U.S. Pavilion 2/B60 – July 11 – 15, 2016

Piedmont Propulsion Systems Advances Into Military Helicopter MRO – July 8, 2016

United States Coast Guard Awards Five Year Contract To Piedmont Propulsion Systems – June 03,2016

Piedmont Propulsion Systems And Oak Ridge National Laboratory Share Anti-Icing Surface Treatment Research – May 16, 2016

Rep. Foxx Visits with N.C. Repair Stations – April 07, 2016

Penton’s Aviation Week Network Announces 2016 “MRO of the Year” Awards – April 05, 2016

First Aviation Services Inc. Receives “MRO of the Year” by Aviation Week – April 05, 2016

Piedmont Propulsion Systems Hosts Congresswoman Virginia Foxx – March 29, 2016

Aviation Week Announces 2016 MRO Of The Year Award Winners – March 24, 2016

First Aviation Featured in ‘Aviation Week’ Commentary “Sole-source Contracts Need to be Restricted” – October 21, 2015

Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc. Acquires Aircraft Battery and Power Supply Repair Division of Foxtronics, Inc. – October 12, 2015

Evolution Aerospace Inc. Expands Their Product Offerings – September 1, 2015

Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc. Completes Major Expansion in Wichita, KS – August 25, 2015

Lear 45 Landing Gear Capability Announced by Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc. – March 31, 2015

Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc. Announces Major Expansion in Wichita, KS – March 27, 2015

Gulfstream, Challenger and Global Express Landing Gear Capability Added by Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc. – March 25, 2015

First Aviation Announces Share Purchase – March 16, 2015

FAA Responds to PPS’s Request for Legal Interpretation – January 2, 2015

Piedmont Propulsion Systems announces expanded Saab 340 propeller capability – November 18, 2014

Aerospace Turbine Rotables Inc. Announces AS9100B Certification – October 20, 2014

Aerospace Turbine Rotables Inc. Announces Landing Gear Repair & Overhaul Services for Bombardier and Gulfstream Aircraft – October 20, 2014

Piedmont Propulsion Systems Announces Major Expansion – October 8, 2014

Piedmont Propulsion Systems Announces Addition of ATR 42-500 & 600 and ATR 72-500 & 600 Capabilities – May 21, 2014

First Aviation Announces Reverse Share Split – May 16, 2014

First Aviation Letter to Shareholders – May 16, 2014

Piedmont Propulsion Systems Expands Q400 MRO Capability – December 16, 2013

First Aviation Continues Multi-Million Dollar Investments in Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC – October 21, 2013

Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc. Adds Advanced Aircraft Structural Repair Capabilities to its MRO Portfolio – October 21, 2013

Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc. to Provide Component Repair & Overhaul Support for the T-6A/B Texan II – October 21, 2013

Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc. Expands its Pneumatics Capabilities to include Crew Oxygen Mask Repair and Overhaul – October 21, 2013

First Aviation Outlines its Strategic Direction at MRO Americas Exhibition – April 16, 2013

First Aviation Announces Sale of Controlling Interest In Aerospace Products International to Resilience Capital Partners – March 20, 2013

Aerospace Products International Announces New Executive Leadership Changes – March 11, 2013

Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC Announces Completion of Move to New Expanded Facility – October 17, 2012

First Aviation Announces Management Changes – May 18, 2012

Smith Reynolds Airport Lease – February 2, 2012

Smith Reynolds Airport Could Land $6.5M Deal – January 27, 2012

Aircraft Maintenance Company to Add 25 Jobs in Forsyth County – January 19, 2012

Piedmont Propulsion Systems Announces New Q400 MRO Capability – January 17, 2012

New Worldwide Distribution Agreement Announced by Aerospace Products International and B/E Aerospace – January 5, 2012

Frank LaForge Announces Retirement From Aerospace Turbine Rotables – September 9, 2011

Settlement with Piedmont Aviation Component Services Announced by First Aviation – July 5, 2011

Purdue University Selects Aerospace Products International for Flight Training Support – June 21, 2011

Aerospace Products International China Subsidiary Receives Customs’ Class A Enterprise Certification – June 7, 2011

OVIV Security Technologies and API Announce Worldwide Distribution of OVIV SENTINEL 100 L – May 17, 2011