04/15/2026
AMETEK MRO Drake Air Announces Expanded Thermal Capabilities
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.
About Drake Air
Drake Air, a brand of AMETEK MRO, is an AS9100/9110-certified MRO Center of Excellence with capabilities to fabricate, manufacture, and repair aluminum and high temperature alloys. Drake Air specializes in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of heat transfer components. These components include heat exchangers, precoolers, oil coolers, and fuel heaters 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 12 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. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales of approximately $7.5 billion