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S i n g a p o r e a e r o e n g i n e S e r v i c e S p t e Lt d SAESL combines the knowledge of parent company Rolls-Royce with SIAEC

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singapore aero Engine services Private limited are asia’s market leader in aviation engine service and repair Writer Matt Bone Project Manager Tom Cullum

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ingapore aero Engine services Private limited (saEsl) is a trent centre of Excellence, specialising in the repair and overhaul of the flourishing RollsRoyce Trent aero engine family. The company first began operations in 2001 in singapore, and have since serviced and repaired over 2000 engines to date, from a variety of customers including Air Transat, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Atlantic. SAESL combines the knowledge of parent company Rolls-Royce - the quintessential engine maker - with the experience of singapore airlines Engineering Company (SIAEC). simon morris, general manager of SAESL, believes that having the experience, industry knowledge and the stature of both parent companies, gives the company a solid platform to make the company the dominant force in engine servicing: “the knowledge and expertise from both Rolls Royce and SIAEC gives us flexibility to manage our engine load. we continue to grow our qualified and experienced Field service support team, providing 24/7 assistance to all our customers. Additionally, we offer advanced component repair capabilities and have been recognised by the Rolls-Royce centre of Excellence for compressor blade repair, amongst other high technology repair processes.”

Handled with Care Dealing with some of the world’s biggest and most recognisable airlines is no easy feat and SAESL ensure that they are ready and equipped to deal with several different engines types. The current series of engines that the

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company can work on are overhaul work for Trent 500 (Airbus A340), Trent 700 (Airbus A330), Trent 800 (Boeing 777) and Trent 900 (Airbus A380) engines. “We currently work on the most widely used engines in the aviation industry including the newer Trent 900, which is the driving force behind the world’s biggest passenger plane, the A380. SAESL has also been selected to be the lead facility for the Trent XWB engine (Airbus A350 XWB), the fastest selling Trent engine ever, with more than 1,600 already on order.

This is a massive boost for us, truly showcasing our market leader status,” announces Morris.

SAESL has grown quickly since it began operation, investing in the construction of their own test bed, which was completed last year and will be calibrated to test our different engine types throughout the next 18 months. This will give SAESL greater independence and help them to facilitate quick turnaround times for customers. This will in turn reduce client waiting time for engine repairs.

“Our new engine test facility will be one of the few test facilities in the world calibrated to test the Trent XWB and this is a testament to the level that SAESL is now working at,” remarks Morris.

The Finest Facility

SAESL boast an impressive 30,000 square metre facility in the beating heart of Singapore’s Aerospace Industry sector. It consists of two buildings which house the main overhaul line with its state-of-theart gantry system. The engine disassembly and assembly lines are on the ground floor. This is where customer engines arrive and are stripped to a modular level. Also housed in the main building is the modular re-work area. This is where modules are taken to once they have been removed from the engines. They

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HE-Demag is South East Asia’s leading provider of material handling solutions including a comprehensive range of industrial cranes and hoists, warehousing equipment such as warehouse trucks and dock levellers, as well as equipment for safe working at heights and automated car-parking systems.

Established in 1972 as a 50:50 joint venture of Demag Cranes & Components GmbH and Jebsen & Jessen (SEA) Pte Ltd, MHE-Demag operates within a close-knit regional network in South East Asia, supported by over 40 sales and service offices and eight manufacturing facilities in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam and Taiwan.

To date, the Group has built over 21,000 industrial cranes, 10,000 loading bays for warehouses and more than 1,000 building maintenance systems in South East Asia and beyond.

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stablished in 1987, AM Aerospace has over two decades of experience in the aerospace industry and is fully compliant with ISO 9001:2008 and AS9120:2009 standards.

AM Aerospace sell factory new parts with traceabilities and our price competitive products are delivered through our professional team who manage customer demand, low-cost sourcing strategy, long-term supply agreements.

AM Aerospace provide consignment services, including DLF & LTA, to our clients and partners, which minimises wastage and increases productivity.

“For every type of customer, we find solutions based on full understanding of their needs and quality requirements” Tel +65 6338 0301 Email amaerospace@am-aero.com

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AESL uses Progressive Surface® waterjet cleaning, automated blade peening, grit blasting, and robotic shot peen systems to perform engine overhaul and component repair. SAESL has purchased nearly a dozen Progressive machines, along with Progressive closedloop process controllers, since 2001.

SAESL continues to choose Progressive because of its proven track record, process-specific system engineering, world-class machinery, and lifetime support. Progressive partner Transtherm Technologies provides local service.

Progressive Surface is a global leader in the design and manufacture of automated machinery and closed-loop process controls for thermal spray coating, shot peening, abrasive grit blasting, and waterjet stripping applications.

John Rishton, CEO

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www.progressivesurface.com are then disassembled into component parts to be thoroughly inspected and subsequently re-assembled.

The second building making up the facility is a S$60 million investment that took SAESL’s overhaul capacity up to 250 engines a year. “The engine capacity enhancement was a big step for us. It allowed us to increase our portfolio of services on offer and our engine repair turnover. It is integrated with the original building via a bridge to allow easy transport of parts between the two areas,” Morris explains.

The majority of this facility is occupied by the repair and rework function, where parts are sent to be refurbished before they are placed back into an engine. One of the foremost areas of the facility is the Centre of Excellence for compressor blades repair, the most advanced Trent engine compressor blade repair centre in the world.

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OMNIA SALES INC.

S The engine capacity enhancement was a big step for us, as it allowed us to increase our portfolio of services on offer and engine repair turnover”

ince 1970, Omnia Sales Inc. has developed into a full service United States Procurement office with expertise in a variety of materials for overseas companies.

We work diligently on your behalf to locate and procure goods for repair, maintenance and manufacturing around the world.

For over 10 years, Omnia has partnered with SAESL to support the Rolls Royce Trent Engine Program with non-Rolls Royce spares, hardware, electronics, tooling and chemicals.

As an ISO /FAA Certified company, we offer a competitive price with superior service that will fulfill the most demanding requirements.

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Progressive SurfaceÂŽdesigns and manufactures state-of-the-art automated grit blast, thermal spray, waterjet cleaning, and shot peening systems. Progressive and its international partners provide lifetime support to 1,300+ machines in 33+ countries.

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On-The-Wing Repairs

one of the most important parts of an aeroplane is its engine, and when a problem occurs with the engine, it can also be the most costly. Having to remove an engine and replace it with a spare can force a plane to be grounded for several days. SAESL are currently working on developing a comprehensive On-Wing Care service.

These repairs are just as detailed and intensive as if the engine had been brought into the facility, but instead are done either on the tarmac at an airport, or in the carrier’s hanger.

These repairs can drastically reduce the time a plane is grounded and saEsl have seen more and more business flow their way in terms of engine on-wing repairs. “Although we rely heavily on engines coming into the workshop to be repaired, we are now seeing a rising trend of carriers wanting repairs and servicing to take place while the engine is still

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Although we rely heavily on engines coming into the workshop to be repaired, we are now seeing a rising trend of carriers wanting repairs and servicing to take place while the engine is still attached to the wing”

attached to the wing. of course, we have moved with this trend and now our dedicated, highly skilled engineers can work on the engine while still attached, greatly reducing standing time for the carrier,” cites Morris.

Powering the future SAESL will soon be offering a service and repair capacity for Trent’s new 787 engines, the driving force behind the Boeing Dreamliner fleet.

Currently, there is no other company in Southeast Asia that offers the service and repair capacity for these engines. this will open up a whole new revenue stream for the company as the Dreamliner is touted to become the plane of the future for commercial passenger travel, which many carriers are looking to buy into. with engines on the new aeroplanes becoming more and more sophisticated and greener, SAESL have been investing further

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Simon Morris, General Manager

funds to advance the facility to incorporate these new engine designs. “We have been seeing a trend with carriers looking to have greener, more fuel efficient engines, such as the XWB on their planes. We seem to repair the older engines more frequently, so I think investing in engine training for our engineers and new equipment will ensure that SEASL remains the number one choice for repair in Asia,” proclaims Morris.

Morris pays tribute to the working ethos of the company’s employees and believes that Singapore is the Asian hub for skilled workers and technically minded people: “We have been blessed with an abundance of highly skilled workers, who really bring innovation and new approaches to the industry.

They really are one of the main reasons that SEASL has been so successful over the last few years.”

With a reputation for service excellence and a strongly established customer base, SAESL are well positioned in the Asia-Pacific region for continued growth through the reliable and effective repair, maintenance and overhaul of Rolls-Royce Trent engines. SAESL truly are committed to their mission of “Servicing the Best, by the Best”.

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