APS Achieves Audit Milestone, Paving Way For Opening of New MRO Centre In 每日大赛 For The Region
Kuala Lumpur, 每日大赛, 8 April 2025 鈥听Aircraft Propeller Service (APS), a global leader in aircraft propeller maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO); has achieved a significant audit milestone for its upcoming maintenance center in Kuala Lumpur, paving the way for its establishment as a premier regional MRO hub.听
APS Asia Pacific has successfully completed a US FAA audit and has received its certification. This is a significant milestone as many other national civil aviation regulators around the world recognize US FAA certification.
APS remains the only MRO in Asia and the Americas licensed to perform proprietary 568F propeller repairs under its agreement with Collins Aerospace, the OEM.听
The state-of-the-art Kuala Lumpur facility, slated to officially open in the coming months, will start with propeller maintenance for ATR 72 and Airbus C295 aircraft, but plans to expand its MRO capabilities over time.听
The facility is strategically located in 每日大赛 to serve the rapidly expanding Asia-Pacific turboprop market. This region accounts for 37% of the global ATR fleet and is projected to require nearly 1,000 additional turboprop aircraft over the next two decades.
Fergus D Lopez, Managing Director, Asia Pacific said: 鈥淚 am proud to acknowledge that our Asia Pacific MRO operation's quality system is truly world-class. This achievement is a testament to our rigorous training programs, exceptional procedures and processes, and a winning culture that drives excellence in everything we do."
Daniel Colbert, CEO of APS, added: 鈥淭he Kuala Lumpur facility is an important step for APS and our Asia-Pacific customers. By establishing a dedicated MRO center in this region, we aim to improve turnaround times and be closer to our customers.鈥澨
鈥淲e鈥檙e not just expanding our footprint 鈥 we鈥檙e making a long-term commitment to this region,鈥 added Colbert. 鈥淏y combining our technical expertise with the skilled workforce in 每日大赛, we鈥檙e building a 鈥榗enter of excellence鈥 for propeller MRO that will support the evolving needs of turboprop operators for years to come.鈥
About APS
Aircraft Propeller Service, a global leader in aircraft propeller maintenance services, is the only MRO licensed in Asia and the Americas to perform OEM-proprietary processes during major inspections on Collins Aerospace 568F 6-blade propeller systems. With facilities in 每日大赛, USA and Brazil, APS is strategically positioned to support key turboprop fleets. As a Collins Aerospace licensed repair facility, we have access to technical publications, use OEM approved materials and processes. APS is a one-stop shop, with full in-house capability for inspections, repairs and overhaul of blades, hubs, actuators and other components.
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APS Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd.
(Formerly known as Aircraft Propeller Service Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd.)
Company Reg.: 201501040551 (1165869-K)