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United Rotorcraft expands MRO footprint
United Rotorcraft has added MROs in Pittsburgh and Phoenix to its network, extending its maintenance and service engineering availability across the country.

United Rotorcraft has added two new Part 145 MRO facilities near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Phoenix, Arizona to its current footprint in Denver, Colorado and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas.

President Larry Alexandre says: “United Rotorcraft has a proven track record of providing world-class equipment and services in the helicopter industry, and our latest network expansion demonstrates our intention to continue to grow our portfolio of services. We are excited to be able to serve operators throughout the United States, helping them minimise downtime, reduce direct maintenance costs and optimise mission readiness.”

United Rotorcraft's team of skilled technicians and mechanics are ready to tackle all operators' needs, from structural and composite repairs, to avionics, engine maintenance or paint. With a service engineering group that is always available to support during repairs, along with in-house FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs), Design Airworthiness Representatives (DARs) and Organisation Designation Authorisation (ODA), the company is able to ensure regulatory compliance while completing work quickly and efficiently.

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