“Our extensive experience and multiple current ARC agreements with Honeywell make us the ideal partners for this legacy-equipment.”  David Bentley - DVP Muirhead Avionics London, May 12, 2026 – Muirhead Avionics, a business of AMETEK MRO, announced today that it has entered into 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 appointment supports continued product availability and regulatory compliance for operators of these legacy systems. “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,” said David Bentley, Divisional Vice President and Business Manager, Muirhead Avionics / AMETEK MRO. “This authorisation enables Muirhead Avionics to support operators across Europe, Africa, and Asia with approved repair capability for selected legacy avionics platforms.” Bentley noted that avionics OEMs are increasingly collaborating with specialised MRO providers to support long serving equipment in the field. “OEMs are focusing internal resources on new product development while ensuring continued support for legacy fleets,” he said. “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.” About AMETEK MRO AMETEK MRO, a division of AMETEK, is a leading global provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for commercial, regional, military, and general aviation aircraft. AMETEK MRO services more than 40,000 aircraft components across avionics, fuel, heat transfer, landing gear, hydraulics, pneumatics, power, safety and medical, wheels and brakes, and more. AMETEK MRO operates 13 locations globally with approximately 800 employees across its businesses. About AMETEK, Inc. AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving attractive niche markets with annual sales exceeding $7.5 billion.

TULSA, OKLAHOMA (APRIL 21, 2026) – AMETEK MRO Drake Air, an AS9110/9100-certified MRO Center of Excellence for aircraft thermal management, announced today the expansion of its thermal capabilities to support test, repair and overhaul services for the Airbus A220 platform. This expansion further strengthens Drake Air’s position as a trusted provider of advanced heat transfer solutions for next-generation commercial aircraft.

The expanded A220 capability will support a growing operator base seeking reliable, high-quality thermal management repair solutions backed by Drake Air’s deep technical expertise and in-house manufacturing resources. As part of this expansion, Drake Air expects Nu-Matrix, it's FAA Approved DER core replacement process, to be available in Q2 2026 for applicable A220 thermal components, providing operators with a cost-effective alternative that restores components to like-new performance.

“This expansion reflects our continued focus on investing in the platforms and technologies our customers rely on today and into the future,” said Lance Golwas, Division Vice President and Business Manager, AMETEK MRO Midwest. “By adding A220 test, repair and overhaul capability, we are extending our proven thermal management expertise to support a modern, growing fleet while maintaining the quality, reliability, and turnaround performance Drake Air is known for.”

Drake Air’s A220 capability expansion complements its broad portfolio of thermal management services, including heat exchangers, oil coolers, fuel heaters, and precoolers, across commercial, regional, military, and rotorcraft applications.

“Our customers operating the A220 are looking for partners who understand both the technical complexity and the operational pressures of maintaining a next-generation aircraft,” said Phil Bashaw, Vice President of Sales, AMETEK MRO Drake Air. “This expansion allows us to deliver responsive, high-quality support for the A220 while laying the groundwork for future DER Recore solutions that help operators manage cost without compromising performance or reliability.”

With this latest capability addition, Drake Air continues to build on its legacy as a leader in aerospace thermal management, driven by customer demand, engineering excellence and sustained investment in people, processes and technology.