Boeing partners with Vertex Aero

Boeing aerospace announced Oct. 22 a partnership with Madison, Miss.-based Vertex Aerospace to provide Beechcraft airplane customers a new flat-fee, 21-day door-to-door solution for landing gear overhaul services through its BA’s Aviall global distribution system. “By partnering with companies like Vertex, our Aviall operation can efficiently bring overhaul services directly to the customer, allowing their aircraft to be fully operational, anywhere across the globe,” said William Ampofo, VP of business general aviation at Boeing Global Services. This new capability will expand beyond Beechcraft landing gear, providing customers with quick door-to-door shipping, maintenance and ship back for parts across a variety of business and general aviation aircraft on flat-fee pricing. “Partnering with Boeing’s Aviall team for an advanced distribution system strengthens our ability to provide quality services to customers when they need it, wherever they need it,” said Ed Boyington, president and CEO of Vertex Aerospace. Vertex Aerospace offers worldwide capability and solutions in aftermarket aerospace services for government and commercial customers. The company has been in business for more than 44 years. The Mississippi-based firm operates in 100-plus locations worldwide. Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security and global services. (Source: St.L.com 10/22/19) https://www.stl.news/boeing-partners-with-vertex-aerospace-to-provide-landing-gear-overhaul-service-to-global-customers/297614/