The world’s leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, Safran Helicopter Engines has conferred Philjets Aero Services, Inc. as a Certified Distribution Center (CDC) in the Philippines to distribute the complete range of services, including the acclaimed “Support by the Hour” plan (SBH® 5Star), alongside spare parts, tooling, training, repair, overhaul, or standard exchanges.
PhilJets Aero Services Inc. is a leading aviation services company in the Philippines with over 40 years of combined experience in MRO and distribution activities. The company has a pool of dedicated aviation experts providing the finest maintenance and support services, serving customers from general aviation, commercial airlines, MRO companies, and government agencies. With offices in the Philippines, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, and soon in France, the company aims to address and support the growing needs for helicopters and jets, not only in the Philippines but also in the ASEAN region by raising the bar in delivering its wide range of services — from aircraft acquisition, sales assistance, fleet management, and maintenance.
“We are thrilled and excited to officially become a Certified Distribution Center (CDC) and thus work closely with Safran Helicopter Engines, a global engine manufacturer, to further boost proximity support in the Philippines for civilian operators,” according to Reginald J. Arguelles, General Manager of Philjets Aero Services Inc.
Safran Helicopter Engines is the world’s leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. The company offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts worldwide with more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.
“We are pleased to welcome Philjets Aero Services Inc. as our certified distributor in the Philippines and into our vast network of one-stop-shop certified partners,” said Benjamin Balaban, Sales & Customer Support Director of Safran Helicopter Engines Asia.
The partnership between Philjets Aero Services, Inc. and Safran Helicopter Engines will be beneficial to VIP, corporate, and charter operators in the country as they will not have enhanced proximity, high responsiveness, and tailored services within their reach.