Vortex Aviation Inc, the engine maintenance division of Kellstrom Aerospace has been awarded type certification approval by the National Civil Aviation Authority of Brazil (ANAC). This new authorization approves Vortex Aviation to perform its suite of engine maintenance services in the field and in our shops enabling the organization to best serve our customers within Brazil, as well as the global engine asset owner and lessor community.

Vortex Aviation is a global engine hospital shop and field service organization specializing in today’s mature and emerging commercial engine aviation market (such models as CFM56, LEAP, CF34, CF6-80, V2500, GTF Series, PW4000). Focused on quick turnaround time and surgical strike maintenance workscopes, Vortex Aviation increases the usable life and revenue generation capability of our customers’ engine assets while minimizing downtime and maintenance costs. The approval process included a full review by the Brazilian authorities of Vortex’s US facilities’ maintenance manual, safety management system, quality system, tooling and personnel records.

“This new ANAC certification adds to our current approvals, enhancing Vortex’s ability to serve our Brazilian Commercial Aviation customer base as well as our Global Lessor community,” said John McKirdy, Chief Commercial Officer, Kellstrom Aerospace Group.  “This authorization continues to position the company as a unique global leader in commercial aviation engine maintenance and a key strategic maintenance partner to the world’s leading global airlines and asset owners.”