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Rolls-Royce is the world’s leading engine supplier in business aviation, powering some of the largest, fastest, and longest-range business jets available. Rolls-Royce powers aircraft built by Bombardier, Cessna, Embraer and Gulfstream. Our products and services include the Pearl, BR725, BR710, AE3007, Tay, Spey, MR&O, and CorporateCare® Enhanced, the leading solution for engine care. This maintenance program offers increased asset liquidity, nacelle coverage and complete engine management, from line maintenance to shop visits. CorporateCare Enhanced, the comprehensive, fixed-cost engine maintenance management plan, provides customers with a global support infrastructure which includes: Engine Health Monitoring, a worldwide network of Authorised Service Centres and globally distributed spare parts and engines, all managed by our dedicated 24/7 Business Aircraft Availability Centre.

Rolls-Royce authorized maintenance and overhaul center Essential Turbines has opened a facility in Mesa, Arizona. Previously, the company operated at a temporary location in the Phoenix area. It is also a member of the engine manufacturer’s First network.
With the new facility, Essential Turbines has tripled its capacity to service M250 and RR300 engines and will be able to provide faster turnaround times for customers in the U.S., particularly in the Southwest. Dedicated infrastructure for engine overhaul, test cell operations, and component repair will enable the company to meet those objectives.
“After three years in a temporary space, we’re making a permanent commitment to Arizona with a facility specifically designed for MRO excellence,” said Essential Turbines president and CEO Gannon Gambeski. “This purpose-built location gives our team the modern infrastructure and expanded capacity to deliver the quality and responsiveness Essential Turbines is known for.”
More than 16,000 M250 and RR300 engines are in service, and Essential Turbines serves EMS, government, utility, oil and gas, and commercial helicopter operators.

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Essential Turbines Triples Rolls-Royce MRO Capacity in Mesa

New facility will speed up turnaround times for U.S. customers

With the new facility, Essential Turbines has tripled its capacity for servicing M250 and RR300 engines and will be able to provide faster turnaround times.

Essential Turbines Triples Rolls-Royce MRO Capacity

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