LAFAYETTE, La., July 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PHI MRO
Services, an industry leader in helicopter maintenance, repair and
overhaul (MRO), is pleased to announce a new lease agreement for
one Bell 407 with tour and charter company New York
Helicopter.
"We look forward to a long and continued
relationship with PHI MRO Services and adding to our fleet in the
future."
As part of this lease agreement, PHI MRO Services outfit
the Bell 407 helicopter with floats and air conditioning, as well
as a unique paint scheme tailored to meet the operational needs of
New York Helicopter. In conjunction with the lease, PHI will
provide component support to the operation from its MRO
division.
"This lease agreement marks a significant milestone for both PHI
MRO Services and New York Helicopter, and we are delighted to
supply one of our Bell 407 helicopters to their fleet," said
Cory Clark, Director of Business
Development for PHI MRO Services.
Michael Roth, owner of New York
Helicopter, shared his enthusiasm: "We are very happy to have taken
delivery on our new 407. This new helicopter will allow us to
expand our capabilities and continue to provide world-class tours
and charters to the New York area.
The entire team at PHI MRO Services has been amazing to work with
from start to finish, from finding the right ship to making sure it
was completed on time. We look forward to a long and continued
relationship with them and adding to our fleet in the future."
PHI's tenured aircraft mechanics and maintenance technicians
expertly maintain a fleet of more than 200 helicopters, including a
selection of lease-ready helicopters available for delivery to
global operators. With 75 years of industry experience, PHI MRO
Services is equipped to handle a wide range of custom modifications
and aircraft services to meet the operational and regulatory needs
of its customers.
"Adding the 407 was the next step in growth for our company,"
said Jason Costello, Director of
Operations for New York Helicopter. "Working with PHI MRO Services
has been phenomenal. They have gone out of their way to make sure
the helicopter was configured the way we needed, and the support we
have received since delivery has been exceptional. I am very
pleased with how the helicopter has performed already and has
continued to meet and exceed all our needs."
PHI MRO Services is committed to supporting the growth and
operational success of its maintenance and leasing customers. Its
state-of-the-art MRO facility offers more than 170,000 square feet
for major inspections, complex modifications, custom upgrades,
in-house painting, upholstery and more to support helicopter
operators worldwide. PHI MRO Services works closely with customers
like New York Helicopter to tailor unique helicopter solutions that
meet their operational needs.
For more information about PHI MRO Services' leasing offerings
and other aviation solutions, please visit www.phimro.com.
About PHI MRO Services
From routine maintenance and
inspections to complex modifications, PHI MRO Services offers a
comprehensive suite of MRO services and capabilities to meet
customer needs. PHI's skilled team of experienced engineers,
mechanics, and maintenance technicians have the training and
certification to service a wide variety of helicopter models and
engine types. PHI MRO Services is a certified AS9110, FAA and EASA
Part 145 repair station.
Located in Lafayette,
Louisiana, USA, PHI's state-of-the-art maintenance and
repair facility is recognized as a Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) Certified Repair Station with DAR/DER authorization. It has
service center certification from major OEMs, including Leonardo
and Sikorsky, and is an Authorized Maintenance Center for
Rolls-Royce. Having a full-service MRO facility and a network of
resources strategically positioned worldwide allows PHI to swiftly
meet the requirements of multiple international regulators to
support customer operations globally. PHI MRO Services is a
division of PHI Group.
About New York Helicopter
New York Helicopter charter
is a leading tour operator in the New
York metro area. Operating out of two locations, one in the
downtown heliport in Manhattan and
another in Kearny, New Jersey, New
York Helicopter charter provides a world-class sightseeing
operation for tourists in the New
York area.
Additionally, New York Helicopter provides charter services
to/from all areas of the New York
metro area, including luxury transportation to the Hamptons;
Boston, Mass.; and Washington, DC; and airport transfers between
the three major airports and Manhattan.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cory Clark
PHI MRO Services
337-272-4977
cclark@phihelico.com
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