Singapore, 26 May 2009 – Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd (ST Aerospace) today announced its Panama facility has redelivered its first Embraer E-190 aircraft to Copa Airlines after maintenance.  The aircraft was inducted at Panama Aerospace Engineering (PAE) for a C check. This induction follows a certification of a new E-190 capability at the facility in April 2009.

In February this year, PAE also added a new A320 capability, and has been FAA-certified to serve A320 operations in the region.  PAE complements ST Aerospace's facilities in the US – ST Mobile Aerospace Engineering (MAE) in Mobile, Alabama, and San Antonio Aerospace (SAA) in San Antonio, Texas.

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ST Aerospace is the aerospace arm of ST Engineering.  Operating a global MRO network with facilities in the Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe, it is the world’s largest aircraft MRO provider with a global customer base that includes many of the world’s leading airlines, airfreight operators and military operators.  ST Aerospace provides a full spectrum of maintenance and engineering services through its two business segments: Aircraft Maintenance & Modification (AMM) and Component & Engine Total Support (CETS).  Its services include airframe, engine and component maintenance, repair and overhaul; engineering design and technical services; and aviation materials and management services, including Total Aviation Support.  ST Aerospace has a global staff strength of more than 7,000 engineers and technical specialists.  Please visit www.staero.aero.

Media Contact: 

Audrey Tan
Head, Corporate Communications
ST Aerospace
Tel: (65) 6380 6152
Fax: (65) 6280 8213
Email: audreytan@stengg.com