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Leonardo-Finmeccanica has selected Textron Aviation subsidiary Able Aerospace Services as an approved supplier for maintenance, repairs, overhaul (MRO) and testing for AgustaWestland products’ components.

AgustaWestland is a helicopter design and manufacturing company and fully owned subsidiary of Leonardo-Finmeccanica.

Under the deal, Able has become an official member of Leonardo Helicopters’ global service network.

Services under the newly signed agreement cover a variety of special processing and testing, all of which Able performs in-house.

Able Aerospace Services vice-president John Jackson said: "We have worked with Leonardo Helicopters for more than a decade, and applaud its commitment to strong aftermarket maintenance support.

"This new agreement gives Able more efficient avenues to do what we do best."

"This new agreement gives Able more efficient avenues to do what we do best, which is to support aircraft operators with safe, fast, cost-saving aftermarket MRO."

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The company provides FAA approved component repair, overhaul and approved replacement parts solutions to both commercial and military aviation fleets in more than 60 countries worldwide.

The services include in-house capabilities such as electroplating, chemical processing, machining, grinding, NDT testing, hydraulics, bearings services, and painting.

In March, Bell Helicopter selected Able Aerospace Services as its new service centre.

With the deal, Bell Helicopter aims to provide strategic, safe and reliable solutions to its existing and future customers.

Image: Able Aerospace Services vice-president John Jackson. Photo: courtesy of Able Aerospace Services.