Engine Services See More Demand For Green Time, Pooling Options

In an article written by Keith Mwanalushi, Michael Garcia VP of Commercial for Kellstrom Aerospace Group, observes the surge in demand to develop green-time assets and the sufficient available resources. To read the full article, please click here.

Vortex Aviation Receives ANAC Certification, Opening Opportunities for MRO Engine Services in Brazil

Davie, Florida (USA) – 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 authorization approves Vortex Aviation to perform its suite of engine maintenance services in the field and in our shops enabling the organization to best… Read more »

Engine Disassembly Services and Support

Vortex Aviation’s FAA Part 145 MRO Shop Chicago, IL (USA) now offers Engine Disassembly Services for all variants of CFM56-5B & 7B engine models. Our advanced facility and Certified A&P Mechanics are dedicated to delivering top notch disassembly services that meet global quality standards. Our stringent quality control ensures adherence to OEM standards throughout the… Read more »

Managing the Availability of Spare Engines

Kellstrom Aerospace Group Chief Commercial Officer, John McKirdy featured in an article written by David Dundas in AviTrader Publications, regarding the post-pandemic commercial aviation sector to discuss what cost-effective solutions were being offered where spare engines were concerned.

Kellstrom Aerospace, Vortex Aviation and Spirit Airlines Sign Long-Term Agreement Covering End of Life Technical Advisory Services & Engine Maintenance for Spirit Airlines V2500-A5 Engines

DAVIE, FL – October 18, 2022 – Kellstrom Aerospace, a leader in aviation life-cycle cost management solutions, and Spirit Airlines have entered into a multi-year agreement whereby Kellstrom Aerospace will provide technical advisory and end-of-life advisory services and Vortex Aviation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kellstrom Aerospace, will supply engine hospital shop and field services maintenance… Read more »

Vortex Aviation Inducts First GTF PW1000G Engine in New Davie, Florida Facility

Expanding its Shop Capacity to Support Growing Demand for GTF PW1000G Series and LEAP 1A and/1B Engine Models DAVIE, FL – Vortex Aviation, the global On-Wing and quick-turn turbine engine repair organization announced the induction of the first Pratt and Whitney Geared Turbo Fan (GTF) PW1130G-JM engine at its new Davie, Florida US facility. The… Read more »

Vortex Aviation Dublin Facility Receives EASA Certification

Miami Lakes, Florida – Vortex Aviation, a global “On-Wing” turbine engine support company providing 24/7 AOG support across Europe and neighboring countries, today announced its Dublin facility received Maintenance approval under EASA certification from the competent authorities (IAA) Irish Aviation Authority. Vortex Aviation located in Dublin Ireland, provides engine hospital shop visit maintenance activities to… Read more »

Vortex Aviation Expands Operations to Dublin

Fort Lauderdale, FL — Vortex Aviation announced its expansion into Dublin Ireland on Monday, May 13, 2019. The new location will provide engine hospital shop visit maintenance activities to support its global customer base. Initial focus will be on CFM56-5B/7B engine models with other engine models added in the near future. “We are excited to… Read more »

Kellstrom Aerospace Group Acquires Vortex Aviation

Miami Lakes, Florida – June 27, 2017 – Kellstrom Aerospace Group, Inc. (“Kellstrom Aerospace”) today announced the acquisition of Vortex Aviation, Inc. (“Vortex Aviation”), a specialist in worldwide AOG on-wing engine maintenance services and quick-turn engine repairs across all major commercial aircraft engine platforms. With repair facilities located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Shannon, Ireland, and Singapore,… Read more »