This website uses cookies
More information
The monthly news publication for aviation professionals.
Related information from the Handbook...
The bimonthly news publication for aviation professionals.

Request your printed copy

Signature ERO acquisition to boost StandardAero business
Signature Aviation's Engine Repair and Overhaul customers include regional airlines, commercial transportation providers, corporate flight departments, private operators, government agencies and defence departments.
Read this story in our August 2021 printed issue.

StandardAero has received all required regulatory approvals and completed its acquisition of Signature Aviation's Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) business.

Signature's ERO business is an engine MRO provider made up of the following five entities: Dallas Airmotive, H+S Aviation, WH Barrett Turbine Engine Company, International Governor Services (IGS) and International Turbine Service (ITS). ERO is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with two overhaul facilities, (one in Dallas and the other in Portsmouth, UK), 10 regional turbine centres, one component MRO site and two parts/distribution facilities.

Like StandardAero, ERO is an OEM-aligned engine MRO services provider. It employs approximately 1,100 people with annual revenues approaching $500 million. Its customers include regional airlines, commercial transportation providers, corporate flight departments, private operators, government agencies and defence departments. The newly combined company now has nearly 6,600 employees in 55 locations across six continents.

“We are excited to welcome ERO and its experienced employees to StandardAero and to bring together all of the best practices of two successful, well-known and highly respected aerospace companies to provide a multitude of benefits for our customers,” says Russell Ford, chairman and CEO of StandardAero. “Acquiring ERO enhances our ability to be one of the most efficient and client-focused aerospace MRO companies in the world, providing superior quality products and responsive service for our industry.”

Other News
 
Ritter leverages 23 years to take on Cutter marketing
September 6, 2026
Ritter joined Cutter Aviation in 2003 as a customer service representative at one of Cutter's FBOs. Over the course of her career with the company, her role has evolved to include aircraft sales and marketing.
Gulfstream expert at West Star is a Dunn deal
August 17, 2026
Bryan Dunn's experience includes extensive work with Gulfstream operators, where he has provided technical support, coordinated maintenance and served as a consistent point of contact for flight departments.
IADA certifies 16 more aircraft brokers
June 21, 2026
McElhinney succeeds Ford as StandardAero CEO
June 5, 2026
Russell Ford hands over to Paul McElhinney following 13 years of leadership during which the company's annual revenue grew from $1.6 billion to more than $6 billion.
IADA expands membership with 13 aviation businesses
June 5, 2026