Helsinki, Finland, June 29, 2021 - GA Telesis Engine Services OY, the engine heavy maintenance unit for global aviation integrator GA Telesis, LLC (the Company), announced the opening of its expanded Special Procedures Aeroengine Hospital shop (SPAH). The new Helsinki facility is geared towards specialized engine repairs that are either limited or targeted. SPAH supports a mobile response team that focuses on on-wing support and engine field maintenance.SPAH is an autonomous business unit within the GATES facility in Helsinki. SPAH opened its services line in July 2020. It was a huge success in its first year and has since seen tremendous growth, leading to the expansion. The integration of SPAH facilities worldwide will meet future demand for SPAH services. Recently, the Company announced a joint venture with GA Telesis (ATSG), to build the second SPAH within the United States. It also has two other locations for global expansion under consideration.SPAH offers the following services:Inspections of engine lease returnsInstallations of QECBoroblend repairsTop case repairsRepairs to accessory gearboxesRepairs to hot sectionsReparations to the rear frame of the compressorPreservation and storage of engine partsDirectives on AirworthinessImplementation of Service BulletinModifications to the engine moduleTest engine and thrust conversionsTroubleshooting an engineTasks for Engine MPDWe have an urgent need to increase our capacity after observing the success and growth of strategic engine repairs. With the completion of the Helsinki SPAH expansion, we now have the flexibility needed to serve the rapidly growing engine MRO targeted market segment. The success of our customers is paramount and the new expansion is a direct reaction to their needs, stated Carsten Hvidegaardholm, Managing Director, GA Telesis Engine Services.
