Press Releases

AMETEK MRO AEM - ASL Holdings Announce B737 Landing Gear Partnership

AMETEK MRO AEM and ASL Aviation Holdings Announce New Landing Gear Partnership

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

AMETEK MRO AEM and ASL Aviation Holdings announce a new agreement for the provision of landing gear services for ASL’s European fleet of B737 Next Generation and Classic aircraft.

AMETEK MRO Singapore celebrates a year of expansion

Monday, September 19, 2022

AMETEK MRO Singapore has the financial backing it needs to prioritise innovation and expand capabilities. As an authorised repair station we provide OEM warranty assessment as well as repair services for a wide variety of aircraft components.

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Honeywell appoints AMETEK MRO Singapore as authorised repair centre for engine components

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Honeywell has appointed AMETEK Singapore PTE as a Honeywell ARC for engine components on CF6-80, PW2000, PW4000, V2500, Trent 700, Trent 800, and Trent 900.

AMETEK AMERON Receives FAA-PMA Approval for Oxygen Mask MMXM48

Monday, May 9, 2022

AMETEK AMERON has received FAA-PMA approval for its oxygen mask part number (P/N) MMXM48, a direct replacement alternative for OEM oxygen mask P/N MXM48.

AMETEK MRO Southern Aeroparts Named Authorized Repair Center by Honeywell for Engine Components

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Southern Aeroparts has signed a license agreement to become a Honeywell channel partner for components on CF6-80, PW2000, PW4000, V2500, Trent 700, Trent 800, and Trent 900 engines.

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AMETEK MRO Muirhead Avionics has Signed an Exclusive Global Repair Agreement with Honeywell International Inc. for ERJ Cockpit and Control Displays

Monday, April 11, 2022

Muirhead Avionics will provide repair for Honeywell’s cockpit displays, control displays and display computers for ERJ 140/145/135/Legacy aircraft.

AMETEK MRO AEM Introduces Heat Exchanger Flush and Test Capability

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

AEM has introduced a comprehensive heat exchanger flush and test capability to its Ramsgate facility, an investment of approximately $200,000.

AMETEK AMERON Receives FAA-PMA Approval for Fire Extinguisher Cartridge M30903962

Monday, March 28, 2022

AMETEK MRO has received FAA-PMA approval for its fire extinguisher cartridge part number (P/N) M30903962, a direct replacement alternative for OEM cartridge P/N 30903962.

AMETEK MRO Names David Bair Director of Finance

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

AMETEK MRO has named David Bair Director of Finance for its Midwest businesses, B&S Aircraft, Drake Air, and Southern Aeroparts.

AMETEK Appoints Sheraz Ahmed Vice President and General Manager, MRO Division; Brian Hoffman to Retire Following 17 Years of Service

Thursday, February 10, 2022

This leadership change will go into effect April 1, 2022.

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AMERON of AMETEK MRO Receives FAA-PMA Approval for Oxygen Mask Overhaul Kit

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

AMERON recently achieved FAA-PMA approval on its Eros Mask Overhaul Kit P/N M422B340, which is similar to the OEM P/N 422B340 in fit, form, and function.

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AMETEK MRO and Triman Industries Sign Integration Partnership to Streamline Repair and Supply Chain for Military Aftermarket

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

AMETEK MRO businesses Drake Air, B&S Aircraft, and Southern Aeroparts will provide Triman customers with a variety of MRO solutions for various OEM products.

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AMETEK MRO Singapore Invests in A350 Repair Capability

Monday, January 17, 2022

AMETEK Singapore PTE has augmented its capabilities by investing in Airbus A350 maintenance solutions, providing Asia Pacific customers with a regional support option for the full suite of cargo and galley heaters.

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AMETEK Aerospace & Defense Hughes-Treitler Approves AMETEK MRO Drake Air as an Authorized Repair Center

Monday, November 29, 2021

AMETEK MRO Drake Air has been named as an Authorized Repair Center for all Hughes-Treitler commercial products effective Aug. 31, 2021.

AMETEK MRO Singapore appoints Greg Mariotto as Director of Operations

Monday, November 8, 2021

AMETEK MRO has appointed Greg Mariotto as Director of Operations, Singapore.

ANTAVIA announces move to new wheel & brake MRO facility at Paris CDG as it celebrates its 40,000th repair

Monday, October 25, 2021

ANTAVIA has opened the doors to its large new facility at Paris CDG today.

Michael Mallari Named Manufacturing Engineering Director for AMERON of AMETEK MRO

Monday, October 4, 2021

AMERON is proud to report that Michael Mallari has been promoted to a new role of Manufacturing Engineering Director.

AMETEK MRO North America Announces Enhanced Focus on Military and Defense Capabilities

Thursday, September 30, 2021

AMETEK MRO North America announced its enhanced focus to expand into more capabilities and platforms throughout the military market.

Archie Garcia Named Operations Director for AMERON of AMETEK MRO

Monday, September 27, 2021

AMERON is proud to report that Archie Garcia has joined the company as Operations Director, effective September 27, 2021.

AMERON of AMETEK MRO Receives FAA-PMA Approval for Overhaul Kits

Monday, September 13, 2021

AMERON recently achieved PMA approval on Overhaul Kits, P/Ns M806012-1 and M806013-1.

AMETEK MRO Drake Air and Southern Aeroparts Make Donation to Tulsa Route 66 Main Street

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

AMETEK MRO recently donated $5,000 to the non-profit organization Tulsa Route 66 Main Street to support the restoration of our Tulsa, Oklahoma community.

AMERON of AMETEK MRO Expands Offerings in China

Monday, August 30, 2021

AMERON has recently been approved to sell 29 types of aircraft PMA pyrotechnic parts in China by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) through a Validation of Supplemental Type Certificate (VSTC).

Muirhead Avionics of AMETEK MRO Achieves Accreditation to the Joint Supply Chain Register

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Muirhead Avionics, a business unit of AMETEK MRO, has successfully renewed its JOSCAR accreditation as Muirhead Aerospace Ltd.

AMETEK AMERON Introduces New Cost Saving Outrights

Monday, August 9, 2021

AMERON, of AMETEK MRO, announced a new variety of fully overhauled, ready-for-use, and “as new” condition aircraft safety products, known as outrights.

Antavia and Viking to Strengthen Collaboration in Support of Aerial Firefighting

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Antavia of AMETEK MRO and Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, have renewed their comprehensive landing gear maintenance support for an additional three years.

AEM Receives Techtest Repair Centre Approval

Thursday, July 22, 2021

AEM Limited announced it has signed an agreement with Techtest Limited, an HR Smith Group company. The agreement will see AEM become an authorised repair centre for Techtest products.

AEM Limited Achieves JOSCAR Accreditation

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

AEM Limited has successfully renewed its JOSCAR (Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register) accreditation.

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Muirhead Avionics and Antavia of AMETEK MRO Sign Three-Year Component Repair Support Agreement with Avtrade

Thursday, July 8, 2021

Muirhead Avionics and Antavia, business units of AMETEK MRO, are pleased to announce a joint, three-year component repair support agreement with Avtrade.

AMETEK MRO Avtech Donates to Nonprofit Organization, Helping Adults with Autism Perform and Excel

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

AMETEK MRO Avtech donated a $5,000 grant to a local nonprofit organization, Helping Adults With Autism Perform and Excel (HAAPE), for its new project for supply chain professionals.

AMETEK MRO Appoints Andy Wheeler as Divisional Vice President and Managing Director, AEM

Thursday, May 27, 2021

AMETEK MRO has promoted Andy Wheeler to the role of Divisional Vice President and Managing Director for its AEM business

Discharge Outlets: P/Ns M35240422-1 and M35240423-1

AMETEK AMERON Receives FAA-PMA Approval For Discharge Outlets
Tuesday, May 25, 2021

AMETEK AMERON recently achieved PMA approval on Discharge Outlets, P/Ns M35240422-1 and M35240423-1, which are approved for OEM 224 cu-in dual outlet.

AMETEK MRO Southern Aeroparts and Drake Air Expand into High Flow Capabilities
Wednesday, April 28, 2021

AMETEK MRO Southern Aeroparts and Drake Air recently completed a multi-year, multi-million dollar expansion into high flow pneumatic and hydraulic capabilities at the Tulsa Centers of Excellence.

AMETEK MRO Muirhead Avionics Becomes an Approved Service Center for Astronics Test Systems

AMETEK MRO Muirhead Avionics Becomes an Approved Service Center for Astronics Test Systems
Friday, April 16, 2021

AMETEK MRO Muirhead Avionics is pleased to announce the recent signing of an agreement with Astronics Test Systems as an approved service center

AMETEK AMERON Receives FAA-PMA Approval for Exhalation Valve
Thursday, April 15, 2021

AMETEK AMERON has recently achieved PMA approval on the Exhalation Valve M13870-00.

Antavia AMETEK MRO Receive the First Beluga XL Wheels and Brakes for Maintenance
Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Antavia AMETEK MRO received its first wheels and brakes of the Airbus family new cargo plane as the next-generation Beluga XL begins regular operations.

Babcock Canada Chooses ANTAVIA for Landing Gear Maintenance Services
Thursday, March 4, 2021

Antavia AMETEK MRO is proud to announce a new customer has put its trust in his CL215/415 landing gear MRO services.

AMETEK MRO Drake Air Expands Design and Manufacturing Capabilities
Tuesday, March 2, 2021

AMETEK MRO Drake Air for many years has participated in the design, manufacture and repair of Aerospace Heat Transfer components through our Drake Air facility

AMETEK AMERON RECEIVES FAA-PMA APPROVAL FOR SYPHON TUBE STRAINER ASSEMBLY
Friday, February 5, 2021

AMETEK AMERON recently achieved PMA approval on the Syphon Tube Strainer Assembly M802297.

AMETEK MROs Muirhead Avionics Expands Capabilities to Include Datalink Decoding for HFR5 Honeywell CVRs

AMETEK MRO - MUIRHEAD AVIONICS EXPANDS DATALINK DECODING CAPABILITIES TO INCLUDE HFR5 CVR
Friday, January 8, 2021

Muirhead Avionics Expands Capabilities to Include Datalink Decoding for
HFR5 Honeywell CVRs.

AMETEK AMERON DEVELOPS NEW PMA FIRE SUPRESSION AGENT
Friday, October 2, 2020

AMETEK AMERON recently achieved PMA approval on the Fire Extinguisher Fluid P/N M3923.

AMETEK MRO DEFENSE AWARDED C-5 CONTRACT FROM TINKER AIR FORCE BASE
Friday, September 18, 2020

AMETEK MRO Defense is proud to announce Drake Air has received a contract from Tinker Air Force Base for the repair and manufacture of the C-5 primary and secondary heat exchangers.

AEM Limited receives JOSCAR Accreditation 2020

AEM Limited Achieves JOSCAR Accreditation
Thursday, August 6, 2020

AEM Limited recently announced that it has achieved JOSCAR accreditation. JOSCAR (the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register) is a collaborative tool used by the aerospace, defense and security industry to act as a single repository for pre-qualification and compliance information.

ROSSI AERO and ANTAVIA AMETEK MRO Join Forces To Offer Landing Gear Repair Option To Operators
Monday, July 27, 2020

France-based Antavia AMETEK MRO and Rossi Aero entered into an agreement for landing gear component precision repairs for Water Bomber Aircrafts Segment

Patrick Schoenhoff Named Technical Director & GM
Monday, June 29, 2020

AMETEK MRO is proud to announce Patrick Schoenhoff has been promoted to Technical Director and General Manager of the AMERON St. Louis and Baldwin Park facilites.

AMETEK MRO’s Muirhead Avionics has Full MRO Capability for Honeywell RTA-4B

SOUTHALL, LONDON – AMETEK MRO’s Muirhead Avionics, a unit of AMETEK Aerospace & Defense, now has the full capability to bench check, repair and overhaul the RTA-4B Weather Radar Transmitter / Receiver from Honeywell International.

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AMETEK AMERON Expands Its Oxygen Capabilities
Friday, June 26, 2020

AMETEK AMERON recently achieved PMA approval on the Main Casing Assembly part number M451720. The M451720 is used in MA10, MC10, MF10, and MF20 series Zodiac Intertechnique Oxygen Masks.

AMETEK's Statement on the COVID-19 Outbreak
Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Everyone around the world is feeling the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We at AMETEK understand how this unprecedented event is impacting daily life, so we wanted to provide an update on how we are approaching the situation.

David Bentley Named DVP & BU Manager
Friday, February 28, 2020

AMETEK MRO is proud to announce the promotion of David Bentley to Divisional Vice President and Business Unit Manager for the AMETEK MRO Midwest Region.

AMETEK MRO’s Muirhead Avionics to Supply of IFF Mode 5 Test Sets for the German Armed Forces
Tuesday, April 23, 2019

SOUTHALL, LONDON – AMETEK MRO’s Muirhead Avionics will exclusively supply and support the German Armed Forces as the European distributor for Tel Instrument Electronics Corporation (TIC) of New Jersey, USA, which manufacturers IFF and Avionics Flight Line Ground Support equipment.

Wizz Air Contract

AEM Secures Wizz Air Contract for First Aid Kits
Thursday, February 6, 2020

AEM Limited, a business within AMETEK’s Aerospace and Defense Division, signed a contract to supply Hungarian airline, Wizz Air, with Aeromedic first aid kits for an additional 146 aircraft in the airline’s Airbus fleet.

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AMETEK AMERON Expands its Oxygen Overhaul Kit Capabilities
October 30, 2019

AMETEK AMERON recently achieved FAA Parts Manufacturing Approval on the M28022-00 and M806022-02 oxygen bottle overhaul kits, both of which service different assemblies on aircrafts.

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AMETEK AMERON Expands Its Fire Extinguisher Gas Chromatograph Capabilities to Asia
September 26, 2019

AMETEK AMERON’s state-of-the-art Fire Extinguisher Gas Chromatograph (FGC) System recently completed a required safety test to help certify a new line of helicopters for Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd. (KAI).

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AMETEK AMERON Receives FAA-PMA Approval for Two Cylinder Weldment Parts
Thursday, September 19, 2019

BALDWIN PARK, CA – AMERON MASS Systems, a pioneer in the development of high-performance aerospace and defense components, has received FAA-PMA approval on two cylinder weldments, part numbers M32197631 and M53040079-1.

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AMETEK AMERON Receives FAA-PMA Approval for Control Knob
Wednesday, July 10, 2019

BALDWIN PARK, CA – AMERON MASS Systems, a pioneer in the development of high-performance aerospace and defense components, has received FAA-PMA approval on part number M150-900-027.

AMETEK MRO’s Muirhead Avionics now has full MRO capability for Honeywell Mark V EGPWS

SOUTHALL, LONDON – AMETEK MRO’s Muirhead Avionics, a unit of AMETEK Aerospace & Defense, now has the full capability to bench check, repair and overhaul the Mark V Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) from Honeywell International.

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AMETEK AMERON Receives FAA-PMA Approval on Housing Assembly Sensor
Thursday, July 4, 2019

BALDWIN PARK, CA – AMERON MASS Systems, a pioneer in the development of high-performance aerospace and defense components, has received FAA-PMA approval on its housing assembly sensor, part number M33370101-2.

AMETEK AMERON MASS Systems Receives FAA-PMA Approval on its MC10 Oxygen Maskseries
Wednesday March 13, 2019

BALDWIN PARK, CA – AMERON MASS Systems, a unit of AMETEK Aerospace & Defense and a pioneer in the development of high-performance aerospace and defense components, received FAA-PMA approval on an Oxygen Mask Harness, part number MMXH15-32.

AMETEK MRO Drake Air Implements High Temperature Alloy Brazing Oven

TULSA, OK - MRO Drake Air recently implemented a new Ipsen high temperature brazing oven, a state-of-the-art piece of equipment that will support new product development in high temperature alloy brazing for several new markets, including commercial, aerospace, military and non-aviation.

AMETEK MRO Drake Air and Southern Aeroparts Achieve AS9100D and AS9110C Dual Certifications

TULSA, OK - AMETEK MRO is proud to announce Drake Air and Southern Aeroparts have achieved dual AS9100D and AS9110C certifications, emphasizing MRO’s commitment to quality and meeting the industry’s highest standards.

Kari McCloud Named North America’s BU Controller for Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul

TULSA, OK – AMETEK MRO is proud to appoint Kari McCloud as North America’s Business Unit Controller for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Division. Ms. McCloud will be responsible for planning the financial goals, objectives and strategies of the business unit as well as working closely with site leaders to execute their business plans with discipline.

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Airbus Selects Antavia AMETEK MRO to Provide Wheel and Brake Maintenance on the Beluga XL

CAMPSAS, FRANCE — Antavia has been selected as the provider of wheels and brakes maintenance for the Airbus Beluga XL. Antavia began providing maintenance services for Airbus oversize transport aircraft, the Super Guppy, in 1992.

AMETEK MRO Names Tom Wilson as Vice President and Business Unit Manager for MRO Europe and Asia

LONDON, SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 – AMETEK MRO announces the appointment of Tom Wilson, a highly experienced aerospace industry executive, to the position of Divisional Vice President and Business Manager for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul – Europe and Asia.