Muirhead Avionics, part of AMETEK MRO, has signed a long-term agreement with Innovative Aerosystems (IA) to become an Authorised Repair Centre (ARC) for selected legacy avionics products previously developed under Honeywell product lines and now fully supported by IA.
The agreement authorises Muirhead Avionics to deliver approved repair and overhaul services for selected Inertial Reference Units (IRUs), radio equipment, and associated avionics systems. The partnership is designed to support continued product availability and ensure regulatory compliance for operators relying on these long-serving legacy platforms.
David Bentley, Divisional Vice President and Business Manager at Muirhead Avionics / AMETEK MRO, said the authorisation would strengthen support capabilities across key international markets.
“As an authorised repair centre, Muirhead Avionics will operate in accordance with OEM-approved repair processes, supported by access to authorised technical data, approved test equipment, and parts,” Bentley said.
“This authorisation enables Muirhead Avionics to support operators across Europe, Africa, and Asia with approved repair capability for selected legacy avionics platforms.”
Bentley noted that avionics manufacturers are increasingly partnering with specialist maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers to maintain support for ageing equipment while concentrating internal resources on next-generation technologies and product development.
“OEMs are focusing internal resources on new product development while ensuring continued support for legacy fleets,” he said. “Authorised ARC relationships support this approach by enabling approved repair capability for products where long-term operational support remains critical.”
He added that the agreement reflects a well-established relationship between component manufacturers and specialist MRO providers.
“Muirhead Avionics has supported legacy Honeywell-designed avionics for decades, providing approved repair capability and long-term product support for operators,” Bentley said.
The agreement reinforces Muirhead Avionics’ position as a specialist provider of legacy avionics support services and highlights continued demand for certified maintenance solutions across mature aircraft fleets worldwide.
