StandardAero signs MRO deal on ATR 72-500s

StandardAero has been selected by Firefly, a subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), to provide comprehensive maintenance services for its Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PW127M engines. This multi-year agreement will support Firefly’s ATR 72-500 fleet, ensuring continued reliability and performance. StandardAero will deliver support from its Centers of Excellence in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada, and Gonesse, France. With over four decades of experience supporting the PW100 engine family, StandardAero brings unmatched expertise and global reach, operating six strategically located service centers across North America, South America, Africa and Australasia. Captain Hamdan Che Ismail, Chief Operating Officer of Firefly, commented: “Our collaboration with StandardAero under the pay-per-hour program marks an important step in strengthening the performance and sustainability of our ATR 72-500 operations.  This partnership supports our continued focus on innovation, operational excellence, and future-ready growth.” Simon Wilks, Regional Sales Manager – Asia-Pacific at StandardAero, added: “We’re proud to work with Firefly and MAG on the PW127M engine maintenance agreement. Firefly’s commitment to safety and service excellence aligns perfectly with our values, and we look forward to supporting their continued growth.” With 60 years of turboprop MRO experience, StandardAero offers tailored engine support solutions, including component repair, rental engines, on-site field services, and engine condition trend monitoring (ECTM) as a CAMP Systems Designated Analysis Center (DAC). Firefly, a subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), has been serving the skies since April 2007. Operating a fleet of ATR 72-500 turboprops and Boeing 737-800 aircraft, Firefly connects travelers from Penang and Subang to key destinations in Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia. Aligned with the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) agenda, Firefly has expanded its network to include Sabah and Sarawak. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Kay Rolland at [email protected]