Muirhead Avionics secures ARC deal with Innovative Aerosystems
AMETEK MRO business unit Muirhead Avionics has signed a long-term agreement with Innovative Aerosystems (IA) to become an authorised repair centre (ARC) for selected legacy avionics products formerly developed under Honeywell product lines and now fully supported by IA.
Under the agreement, Muirhead Avionics is authorised to provide approved repair and overhaul services for selected inertial reference units (IRUs), radio equipment, and associated avionics systems.
The partnership is designed to support continued product availability and regulatory compliance for operators relying on long-serving legacy avionics platforms.
David Bentley, divisional vice president and business manager for Muirhead Avionics/AMETEK MRO, said: “As an authorised repair centre, Muirhead Avionics will operate in accordance with OEM approved repair processes, supported by access to authorised technical data, approved test equipment, and parts.
“This authorisation enables Muirhead Avionics to support operators across Europe, Africa, and Asia with approved repair capability for selected legacy avionics platforms.”
Bentley said avionics OEMs are increasingly partnering with specialised MRO providers to maintain support for ageing but operationally critical equipment.
He said: “OEMs are focusing internal resources on new product development while ensuring continued support for legacy fleets. Authorised ARC relationships support this approach by enabling approved repair capability for products where long term operational support remains critical.”
Bentley added: “ARC agreements represent an established relationship between the component OEM and the authorised MRO. Muirhead Avionics has supported legacy Honeywell designed avionics for decades, providing approved repair capability and long term product support for operators.”