Champion Aerospace and Satair sign MoU to extend distribution agreement

Champion Aerospace and Satair have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to extend their long-standing distribution agreement, marking another milestone in their 40-year collaboration. The MoU sets the stage for a renewed partnership, focusing on the global distribution of Champion’s turbine engine ignition products.

Once finalised, the agreement will grant Satair exclusive rights to distribute Champion Aerospace’s igniters, exciters and ignition leads for the commercial aftermarket. This expanded partnership is expected to enhance Satair’s product portfolio while ensuring continued delivery of high-quality solutions and technical support to aviation operators worldwide.

Thomas Lagaillarde, Vice President of Product Management & Business Development at Satair, commented: “This MoU reaffirms our mutual trust in the strong relationship between Satair and Champion Aerospace. It also demonstrates the value Satair is creating for OEMs, and we are excited to explore the next phase of this collaboration. We look forward to continuing to provide top-tier solutions for the aerospace industry.”

Andrew Wall, President of Champion Aerospace, pointed out the importance of the partnership in driving innovation. “Our longstanding relationship with Satair has been crucial in bringing innovative ignition solutions to market. This MoU signals our joint commitment to advancing aerospace ignition systems and aftermarket service with a focus on easy access for our global customer base.”

The agreement, expected to be finalised soon, is anticipated to further solidify the collaboration between Champion Aerospace and Satair, enabling them to build on their decades of success in the aerospace sector. Together, they aim to set new benchmarks for quality, innovation, and accessibility in turbine engine ignition systems, reinforcing their positions as leaders in the industry.