Jessica Reed is a writer and editor with AIN. She joined the team in the fall of 2023 after two years covering the aviation industry at Avionics International. She earned her bachelor&#039;s degree in English (Writing &amp; Rhetoric) from Pepperdine University. Her hometown is St. Louis, Missouri, and she since has resided in Santa Barbara, California, and Brooklyn, New York, among others. She is currently based in Philadelphia.

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Jessica Reed

Precision Aviation Group (PAG) has acquired Helicopter Engine Repair Overhaul Services (H.E.R.O.S.), a specialized Rolls-Royce M250/RR300 engine maintenance provider based in Chandler, Arizona, expanding PAG’s geographic reach and engine support capabilities. The acquisition adds H.E.R.O.S.’ modern engine facility to PAG’s network, increasing the company’s dedicated M250/RR300 support facilities to more than 80,000 square feet.
Founded in 1988, H.E.R.O.S. provides MRO services for the M250/RR300 engine platforms along with related accessories and components for domestic and international operators. The company operates an advanced facility equipped with specialized tooling and test cell capabilities and extensive experience in the turboshaft engine maintenance sector.
“The acquisition of H.E.R.O.S. represents an exciting and very strategic addition to PAG,” said David Mast, president and CEO of Precision Aviation Group. “It allows us to better support our customers with an expanded geographic footprint.”
The transaction provides H.E.R.O.S. access to enhanced resources and PAG’s global customer network. Group chairman Heros Kajberouni, stated that the partnership “positions our company and our employees for long-term growth and success.”
PAG provides MRO services and supply-chain solutions within the aerospace and defense industries globally. This acquisition strengthens its position in the helicopter engine maintenance market.

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

PAG Makes Heroic Move with Arizona Engine MRO Acquisition

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PAG Swoops In To Acquire H.E.R.O.S. Engine MRO Provider

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News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

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Company services aircraft in the greater New York area

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News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

New developments at airports including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

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News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

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News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

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The company can now provide support on the PWC PT6A and JT15D

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