HYDREP has signed a contract with landing gear manufacturer Héroux-Devtek to supply landing gear MRO services for the EMBRAER Legacy 450 / 500 programmes, and a letter of intent for the DASSAULT Falcon 5X programme.
The 12-year service agreement capitalises on the extensive MRO experience of HYDREP and covers full support of the fleet, from manufacturer warranty repair to overhauls, through AOG and engineering services.
HYDREP managing director Jean-Louis Haas said: "I am proud that HYDREP has been chosen by Héroux-Devtek. I am confident that our company will continue to prove its expertise by offering business jet operators a full MRO service and support of the highest standard, thus helping operators to concentrate on their flight operations."
Héroux-Devtek’s director of product support Marc-Olivier Gagnon said: "With HYDREP’s state of the art facility, highly skilled personnel, customer focus and solid reputation, it was the perfect choice to support the eastern hemisphere fleet on these promising programmes".
Located at the International Airport of Dinard, France, HYDREP is a joint-venture between Messier-Bugatti-Dowty (Safran Group) and Sabena technics (TAT Group), specialising in the repair and overhaul of landing gear, hydraulic components, wheels and brakes, and accessories for business, commuter aircraft and helicopters. HYDREP holds all necessary regulatory approvals as EASA, FAA, CAAC and an AS9110:2009 / ISO9001:2008 registered quality system, to meet the needs of corporate operators, regional and commercial airlines. To find out more, contact HYDREP.
Héroux-Devtek (TSX: HRX) is a Canadian company specialising in the design, development, manufacture and repair and overhaul of landing gear systems and components for the Aerospace market. It is the third largest landing gear company worldwide, supplying both the commercial and military sectors of the market with new landing gear systems and components, as well as after-market products and services.
Héroux-Devtek, through its Magtron operations, also manufactures electronic enclosures, heat exchangers and cabinets for suppliers of airborne radar, electro-optic systems and aircraft controls. Approximately 70% of the company’s sales are outside Canada, mainly in the US. The head office is located in Longueuil, Québec with facilities in Greater Montreal.
