Vortex Aviation Inc, the engine maintenance division of Kellstrom Aerospace, has been awarded type certification approval by the National Civil Aviation Authority of Brazil (ANAC). This new authorisation allows Vortex Aviation to perform its suite of engine maintenance services both in the field and in its shops, enabling the organisation to best serve customers within Brazil, as well as the global engine asset owner and lessor community.
Vortex Aviation is a global engine hospital shop and field service organisation specialising in today's mature and emerging commercial engine aviation market, including models such as CFM56, LEAP, CF34, CF6-80, V2500, GTF Series, and PW4000. Focused on quick turnaround time and surgical strike maintenance work scopes, Vortex Aviation increases the usable life and revenue generation capability of its customers' engine assets while minimising downtime and maintenance costs. The approval process included a full review by the Brazilian authorities of Vortex's U.S. facilities' maintenance manual, safety management system, quality system, tooling and personnel records.
“This new ANAC certification adds to our current approvals, enhancing Vortex's ability to serve our Brazilian commercial aviation customer base as well as our global lessor community,” said John McKirdy, Chief Commercial Officer, Kellstrom Aerospace Group. “This authorisation continues to position the company as a unique global leader in commercial aviation engine maintenance and a key strategic maintenance partner to the world's leading global airlines and asset owners.”
