Rolls-Royce announces two additions to FIRST Network of authorized global support providers
UK, March 8. Rolls-Royce announces the addition of two companies to its FIRST Network™ of authorized service providers. The FIRST Network is a global listing of authorized facilities providing affordable, reliable support solutions for operators of Rolls-Royce M250 and RR300 engines.
Essential Turbines Inc.
Essential Turbines Inc., joins the First Network as an Authorized Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center (AMROC). They operate in Montreal, Quebec; Surrey, British Columbia; and Phoenix, Arizona. Essential Turbines will be a full feature shop with focus on Repair, Overhaul and Testing of both M250 and RR300 platforms.
MASCO Services
MASCO Services, based in Grapevine, Texas, joins the First Network as an Authorized Repair Facility (ARF). MASCO’s primary focus will be repairs to the RR300 Starter Generator.
Scott Cunningham, Rolls-Royce Program Director – Helicopters said, “Rolls-Royce welcomes both Essential Turbines Inc., and MASCO Services to our global network of authorized service centers. Their specialized skills, commitment to excellence and focus on the customer will further strengthen our FIRST Network giving operators additional flexibility and competition for local service and support on their Rolls-Royce helicopter engines.”
With more than 16,000 turboshaft and turboprop engines in service and 4,500 customers worldwide, the Rolls-Royce FIRST Network provides M250 and RR300 operators a global network of authorized MRO service centers. The FIRST Network includes more than 30 approved, licensed service centers, and its competitive structure means operators can find affordable and reliable service anywhere for Rolls-Royce M250 or RR300 engines.
The proven Rolls-Royce M250 and RR300 engines have powered more than 275 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.
The M250 and RR300 are manufactured in Indianapolis, Indiana, where a $600 million Rolls-Royce investment in modernization and technology programs was recently completed, including state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing.
