Safran Helicopter Engines renews Pattonair contract for global OEM and MRO parts support through to 2025.

Tuesday 17th July 2018

  • Pattonair
  • Pattonair at Farnbourough Airshow with Safran.

World leading rotorcraft turbine manufacturer, Safran Helicopter Engines has awarded a global OEM and MRO parts support contract to Pattonair until 2025, the leading aerospace and defence supply chain service provider.

The contract was signed on Tuesday 17th July at the Farnborough Airshow by Franck Saudo, President - Safran Helicopter Engines, and Wayne Hollinshead, CEO of Pattonair.

Incumbent supplier, Pattonair, won the competitively bid contract to support 16 Safran sites globally and deliver over 6,000 C class parts to 180 locations worldwide through to 2025. The contract also encompasses a combination of product cost improvement projects to be driven forward by Pattonair and jointly with Safran Helicopter Engines.

Pattonair is a Safran Helicopter Engines' Gold Supplier, which recognises those suppliers who can guarantee the best performance and provide a real return on long-term investment.

Pattonair has consistently delivered a high-level service to exacting quality standards and consistently improved its service offering since first supporting Safran in 2007, supplying 1,200 parts. In 2010, Pattonair achieved EASA Form 1 delegation, demonstrating SHE's confidence in Pattonair.

In 2015, Safran Helicopter Engines renewed Pattonair's contract, during which it innovated with the introduction of value added services such as kitting solutions to increase efficiency on production lines.

Pattonair supports The Safran Group of Companies, including Safran Aircraft Engines, Safran Transmission Systems, Safran Landing Systems and others.

Pattonair serves a 2,000 plus blue chip customer base spanning engine, airframe and systems customers, including Rolls-Royce, GE, Pratt & Whitney, Airbus, MROs and the Aftermarket, from its global network of dedicated facilities.

About Pattonair

Pattonair is the aerospace and defence industry's leading global supply chain provider boasting a 40-year legacy of excellence and innovation in the sector.  Headquartered in Derby, UK, it offers a global service though dedicated facilities in Singapore, China, Poland, Brazil, Canada and five cities in the USA.

Its supports blue chip engine and airframe manufacturers and MRO customers with tailored supply chain management solutions providing C class parts. The company prides itself on providing outstanding customer service, high quality standards and approval systems.  www.pattonair.com

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