AMETEK MRO B&S Aircraft Celebrates 60 Years of Aviation Excellence

WICHTA, KANSAS (MAY 6, 2025) – AMETEK MRO B&S Aircraft and Accessories proudly celebrates its 60th anniversary in May 2025, marking six decades of trusted service, innovation and leadership in aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). Since its founding in 1965, B&S Aircraft and Accessories has grown from a small regional facility into a world-class FAA-certified repair station, recognized for its specialized support of electrical, hydraulic, and fuel system components for commercial, military, and regional aircraft.

Now part of AMETEK MRO, a division of AMETEK, Inc., B&S Aircraft has maintained its commitment to quality, reliability, and customer service that has made it a preferred partner for OEMs, operators, and maintenance facilities across the globe.

“We are incredibly proud of the legacy we’ve built over the past 60 years,” said Gene Forrester, Divisional Vice President and Business Unit Manager of AMETEK MRO Midwest. “Our success is a testament to the dedication of our employees, the loyalty of our customers, and the support of AMETEK. As we look ahead, we remain focused on expanding our capabilities, investing in new technologies, and delivering best-in-class MRO solutions.”

As B&S Aircraft and Accessories enters its seventh decade, it continues to invest in advanced equipment, lean processes, and technical training to meet evolving industry demands and exceed customer expectations.

For more information on B&S Aircraft, please visit https://www.ametekmro.com/businesses/b-and-s-aircraft or shop our available parts at https://store.ametekmro.com/


About B&S Aircraft and Accessories

B&S Aircraft, a brand of AMETEK MRO, specializes in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of power generation components. These components include starter generators, fuel components, electromechanical components, valves, nozzles and pumps for all types of commercial, regional, general aviation, military, and rotor wing aircraft.

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, with capabilities including avionics, fuel, heat transfer, landing gear, hydraulics, pneumatics, power, safety and medical, wheels and brakes, and more. AMETEK MRO has 14 locations around the world and approximately 800 employees across its businesses: AEM, Aeromedic, Ameron, AMETEK Singapore, Antavia, Avtech Avionics and Instruments, B&S Aircraft, Drake Air, Muirhead Avionics, and Southern Aeroparts. For more information, visit https://www.ametekmro.com and follow AMETEK MRO on LinkedIn. 

AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annualized sales over $6.0 billion. The common stock of AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500.