28 January 2020

Asia Pacific Aerospace (APA), a Rolls-Royce FIRST network Authorized Maintenance Repair & Overhaul Center (AMROC), has signed an agreement with H&P General Aviation Services Co., Ltd   for helicopter engine support in China. The H&P General Aviation Services facility, based in the Chinese city of Guangzhou, will provide in-country service as an Authorized Service Center (ASC) for Rolls-Royce M250 and RR300 turboshaft engines.

Rolls-Royce has a strong relationship with APA and contract terms allow the latter to subcontract maintenance service to qualified third-party companies.   The agreement with H&P General Aviation Services will provide authorized service on Rolls-Royce helicopter engines in China for the first time, giving the company an important foothold in an emerging market.

Jim Payton, Rolls-Royce, Vice President of Sales – Civil Helicopters, said, “The H&P General Aviation Services team in China will provide in-country maintenance service and technical support for the fast-growing Chinese market. We are excited for the opportunity to significantly enhance the support experience for our customers in China, a strategically important growth market for the M250 and RR300 engines.”
     Tony Cotroneo, Asia Pacific Aerospace, General Manager, said, “With the growth of Rolls-Royce M250 and RR300 markets in Northern Asia, especially China, it has been a long-term goal of APA to have a presence in region through an approved service center.     APA has worked closely with the team at Rolls-Royce to ensure we appointed the right maintenance organization in China and H&P General Aviation Services ticks all the right boxes to ensure this endeavor provides Rolls-Royce customers in region the best support available.”

The proven Rolls-Royce M250 and RR300 engines have powered more than 260 million flight hours of dependable service around the world. To date, more than 33,000 of these workhorse engines have been delivered to the marketplace, including nearly 80 customers in China.

M250 and RR300 operators are supported by the Rolls-Royce FIRST network, a global, authorized system providing outstanding service. The Rolls-Royce FIRST (Fully Integrated Rolls-Royce Support Team) network provides affordable, reliable support solutions. The FIRST network includes more than 30 approved, licensed service centers around the world, and its competitive structure means operators can find affordable and reliable service anywhere for Rolls-Royce M250 or RR300 engines.

M250 and RR300 Authorized Service Centers (ASCs), provide customers with the convenience of regional operation and maintenance support through direct association with an Authorized Maintenance Repair & Overhaul Center (AMROC).

Rolls-Royce in China

1.    Rolls-Royce has been present in China for more than 50 years, since we delivered the Dart engines to power Chinese Vickers Viscount aircraft in 1963.

2.    Today, we are the leader in the widebody market, powering over 550 aircraft in service or on order.

3.    The Greater China fleet represents 20% of all Trent engines flying today, with all customers benefiting from our innovative Care services.

4.    China is not only a key strategic market but also a major supply chain management hub.

5.    China is our second largest market for Business Aviation, and we also supply engines for helicopter customers for general aviation.

About Rolls-Royce Holdings plc

1.    Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet our planet’s vital power needs.

2.    Rolls-Royce has customers in more than 150 countries, comprising more than 400 airlines and leasing customers, 160 armed forces, 70 navies, and more than 5,000 power and nuclear customers.

3.    Annual underlying revenue was $19.35 billion* in 2018, around half of which came from the provision of aftermarket services.

4.    In 2018, Rolls-Royce invested $1.8 billion* on research and development. We also support a global network of 29 University Technology Centers, which position Rolls-Royce engineers at the forefront of scientific research.

5.    The Group has a strong commitment to apprentice and graduate recruitment and to further developing employee skills.

*Based on a currency exchange rate of $1.29.

About Asia Pacific Aerospace Pty Ltd

Asia Pacific Aerospace (APA) is one of the most advanced gas turbine engine Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) companies in the Asia Pacific region. With over three decades of experience in the engine MRO industry, our customers can depend on us for expert skills, competitive pricing, superior customer service and support. Delivering on these promises is of the utmost importance to our team — our Quality Assurance System ensures we remain on track and empowered to provide professional services in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

About H&P General Aviation Services Co., Ltd

H&P General Aviation Services are a leading general aviation service company in China with nearly 20 years history. We have service centers as well as customer support offices in different locations of China to best serve our customers. We are CAAC approved 145 organization and Service Center of Robinson Helicopter, Cessna single engine aircraft and Bell helicopter.

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