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Essential Turbines joins the Rolls-Royce FIRST Network
May 15, 2025
We’re proud to announce and share that Essential Turbines, Inc. has joined the Rolls-Royce FIRST Network as an Authorized Maintenance Repair & Overhaul Center. The signing took place on the first day of the 2023 HAI HELI-EXPO between Essential Turbines President Michael E. Guntner and Executive Vice President, Michael F. Guntner and the Rolls-Royce team.
The Rolls-Royce FIRST Network is a global listing of more than 30 authorized facilities providing affordable, reliable support solutions for operators of Rolls-Royce M250 and RR300 engines.
As part of the FIRST Network, Essential Turbines keeps your fleet operational by providing the following key services:
- Engine maintenance services
- Module repair and overhaul services
- Engine repair and overhaul services
- Component and accessory repair, overhaul, and exchange services
- Field support personnel
- Warranty administration
- Technical data
In addition to our highly skilled aerospace-related capabilities, we offer an array of custom solutions and services from pre-buy inspections to welding and special projects.
Scott Cunningham, Rolls-Royce program director for helicopters, called the latest members of the First Network ‘key additions’, adding, “Their specialized skills, commitment to excellence and focus on the customer will further strengthen our First Network giving operators additional flexibility and competition for local service and support on their Rolls-Royce helicopter engines.”
Contact us today to learn more about our comprehensive maintenance program and what we can do for you.
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