Press Release

Issued by Textron Aviation.

May 27, 2015

The PPA Group has signed a ten year maintenance contract with Textron Aviation for the provision of interiors, transparencies and components for the Hawker aircraft.

The contract, which will run until 31st December 2025, includes the maintenance and overhaul of windows, landing lamps, wing tips, fibreglass parts, interior trims and floor panels. The PPA Group regularly provided extensive MRO services when the aircraft was in production and will now operate as a preferred supplier to Textron using its vast capabilities and experience to support the Hawker fleet.

Textron Aviation united Hawker, Beechcraft and Cessna brands to create an iconic family of aircraft, which account for more than half of all general aviation aircraft flying. Having been awarded this prestigious contract, managing director of PPA Group, Pete Gunson said:

“At PPA Group, we understand the critical nature of supplying reliable spare parts of the highest quality when they are needed. Having worked extensively on the Hawker fleet, we have the resources and expertise required to respond to the precise needs of Textron Aviation. We look forward to strengthening our relationship with Textron over the next ten years.”

The PPA Group is recognised within the aviation industry for its exceptional MRO capabilities. As specialists in the repair and overhaul of transparencies and expert manufacturers of executive aircraft interiors, the company also operates a range of CNC, vacuum forming and assembly equipment and an onsite composite facility.