Take - Off. Vector Aerospace receives Boeing Gold Performance Excellence Award for Chinook support

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1 SETTING THE STANDARD OF CUSTOMER SERVICE Take - Off Volume 16 July 2017 Q3 Vector Aerospace receives Boeing Gold Performance Excellence Award for Chinook support Vector Aerospace s component services team, based in Almondbank, Perth, has been awarded the annual Boeing Performance Excellence Award for its support of the Chinook heavylift helicopter. This achievement is given for maintaining a Gold performance rating for each month of the one-year performance period, from October 1 st, 2015, to September 30 th, Boeing issues the award annually to recognize top-performing suppliers who share its focus on first-time quality and on-time delivery. Owen McClave, Managing Director for Vector Aerospace UK said, "We are honored to be formally recognised by Boeing, the world's largest aerospace company, for our efforts in supporting the Chinook platform. Our facilities have been supporting the UK Royal Air Force s Chinook operations for 35 years, including 11 years as a subcontractor to Boeing on the Through Life Customer Support contract, and we also serve a number of major international Chinook operators on a subcontract basis. We are proud to have met Boeing s expectations on a program that is today the focus of our operations, and look forward to continuing our close partnership with Boeing for decades to come. Boeing this year recognized 480 of its 13,000 global suppliers with a Gold- or Silver-level Performance Excellence Award, Vector being one of only 78 suppliers to receive the Gold level of recognition. Vector s UK-based Chinook support teams had previously received Boeing Gold Performance Excellence Award recognition in 2014, 2010 and In 2011, Vector was recognized as Boeing s Supplier of the Year in the Alliance Award Category. Vector is proud to support Boeing and its end customer, the UK Ministry of Defence, as a subcontractor on the 34-year Chinook Through Life Customer Support (TLCS) contract. Vector provides airframe, avionics and component support for the Royal Air Force s fleet of sixty Chinook heavy-lift helicopters from its facilities in Fleetlands, Gosport and Almondbank, Perth. Exciting News: StandardAero and Airbus Helicopters enter into exclusive negotiations with respect to an acquisition by StandardAero of Vector Aerospace click here for details

2 Vector Aerospace celebrates 30 th anniversary of supporting the PW100! 2017 is the 30 th anniversary of the first P&WC PW100 engine overhaul performed by Vector Aerospace France (formerly known as SECA). SECA s appointment as an authorized repair and overhaul center for P&WC s PW100 family extended an agreement between the two companies which already covered the JT15D turbofan and the PT6A turboprop. On July 8 th 1987, the first engine a PW120 for Air Littoral arrived in Le Bourget (then SECA s facility location) for overhaul. The engine was shipped back to the operator on December 31 st SECA was the first independent PW100 MRO, and it processed approximately 30 engines during its first year supporting the type. 30 years later, Vector Aerospace France has performed more than 3,300 major shop visits, including approximately 1,000 overhauls on PW100 engines. VAF is very proud to be part of the family of PW100 Designated Overhaul Facilities (DOFs), and continues to provide the global PW100 operator community with industry-leading support! An advertisement published in the Flight International magazine in Vector Aerospace successfully completes first AS350 CRFT flight test Vector and its partner Robertson Fuel Systems (RFS) have announced the successful first flight of their crash-resistant fuel tank (CRFT) for the Airbus AS350 light single helicopter family. This second major milestone toward Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification of the retrofittable CRFT comes shortly after the successful completion of an FAA-certified 50-foot drop test that demonstrated the tank s ability to withstand impact without any leakage, thereby helping to prevent post-crash fires. The new CRFT has since been installed on two flight test aircraft, an AS350 B2 and an AS350 B3, with both undergoing extensive ground-testing as the program progresses steadily forward. Canada's Top 75 Defence Companies Vector Aerospace has once again been ranked as one of Canada's Top 75 defense companies for 2017, in Canadian Defence Review magazine s annual survey. This news was published in the CDR's Top 75 April issue, which is a veritable Who's Who of Canada's defence industry. Vector is proud to support the Canadian Armed Forces on platforms including the CH-148 Cyclone, CH-149 Cormorant, CH-146 Griffon, CH-124 Sea King, CC-138 Twin Otter and CT-142 Dash-8. UPCOMING TRADE SHOWS Commenting on the first flight achievement, Jeff Booker, Manager of Quality at Vector s Langley location, said: This milestone is a testament to the team here at Vector, which has been working hard to bring this product to market for our customers. As soon as the drop testing was complete we began the process of installation to move us to this milestone. It s a good feeling to see this tank flying. Company flight testing will continue on both aircraft over the next few weeks, as Vector and RFS work towards a late 2017 FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) target date. The CRFT is being developed by RFS and Vector as a direct replacement for all AS350 models, including the H125 (AS350 B3e), as well as for the EC130 B4. August September 7 September September October 3 October October October October LABACE NBAA Regional Forum Defense & Security Equipment Int'l RAA 42 nd Annual Convention Helitech & MRO Europe NBAA Air Medical Transport Conference C-130 Operations Council TBMOPA 2017 Annual Convention

3 Q trade show round-up Vector Aerospace was active on the aviation trade show circuit during the second quarter of 2017, exhibiting at numerous events. Minnesota Aviation Maintenance Technician Conference: Mike Dunham (left), Sales and Service Manager and Kevin Woodworth, Field Service Manager, attended the 2017 Minnesota Aviation Maintenance Technician Conference in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. The conference attracts aviation maintenance professionals for continuing education, networking, and IA renewal. Vector's exhibit was among many featuring the latest and best in aviation products, technology and services. Dassault Falcon Conference: (L-R) Shaun Buchanan, Sales and Service Manager Europe, Sam Moss, Field Technician France, John Seidl, VP Global Operations, and Sarah Veal, Customer Service Manager UK, exhibited at the Dassault Falcon M&O Seminar, held in Paris, France. This conference highlights maintenance and operation support of the Dassault family of business aircraft. Several existing and prospective customers stopped by our Vector display booth. Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association (RACCA) Conference: Jeff Holdridge, Director of Sales (left) and Phil Reinpold, Midwest Sales and Service Manager, exhibited at RACCA in Scottsdale, Arizona. This is an annual conference that is dedicated to meeting the policy, communications and information needs of on-demand air cargo aircraft operators in the United States. Several existing and prospective customers attended, including aircraft support companies. Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO) Americas: Kevin Poulin, Director of Engine Trading (left) and Phil Borden, US Sales and Service Manager, exhibited at MRO Americas, held in Orlando, Florida. Jean-Jacques Reboul, VP of Fleets at Vector France, also joined us for this show. Attendees included existing and prospective customers and aircraft support companies. Atlantic Region Aircraft Maintenance Conference (ARAMC): (L-R) Mark Aitken, Director of Quality / PRM; Nathan Key, Customer Service Manager and Paul Hagen, Eastern Canada Sales and Service Manager, exhibited at ARAMC, held in St. John s, Newfoundland. Feria de la Industria Aeroespacial Colombiana (FIAC): Clovis Martins (left), Sales and Service Manager with Vector, and John Jairo, Aeronautical Consultant with Naher Trading, attended FIAC in late May. FIAC integrates and develops the Columbian aeronautical and space industry, with the purpose of increasing the capacities of the Columbian companies in commercial, private and defence aviation. Aerial Agricultural Association of Australia (AAAA): Vector was a major sponsor and exhibitor of the AAAA National Convention held in South Australia. Attendees at this conference included existing and prospective customers operating within the Asia-Pacific agricultural markets. Representing Vector were (L-R) Matt Dennington, General Manager of Vector s Brisbane facility, along with Sales and Service Managers Simon Wilks and Malcolm Venturi. ap&m Europe: Vector had another successful presence at ap&m Europe which was held in London, UK. ap&m Europe gathers the entire airline supply chain under one roof, with over 200 industry suppliers displaying their products and services to over 3,000 aviation professionals. Our team enjoyed meeting with all the visitors who dropped by our stand. Shown above are (l-r) Michael Brown, Manager - Technical Sales; Stacey Wall, Manager, Sales and Service; and Tayeb Bouhassis, Regional Sales Director. CANSEC: CANSEC is organized by the Canadian Association of Defence and Securities Industries (CADSI). The two-day event, which is the largest military and defence show in Canada, was heldin Ottawa, Ontario. Vector, which is a proud supporter of the Canadian Armed Forces, was well represented at the show by the following attendees pictured above (L-R): Tracy Osadchuk, VP Customer Service; Brian Thistle, Customer Service Manager; and Greg Mant, Regional Sales Manager Eastern United States and Canada.

4 Customer Profile: CommutAir Q & A with CommutAir Tell us about CommutAir: CommutAir, operating as United Express, was founded in 1989 and is majority owned by Champlain Enterprises Inc. Today CommutAir operates more than 1,000 weekly flights to over 30 destinations with Bombardier Q200/300 and Embraer ERJ145 aircraft, from bases in Newark, NJ and Washington-Dulles. CommutAir s 900+ employees are well known in the industry for fostering a family culture and a friendly work environment. What is CommutAir s mission? responsive to our concerns and provide accurate responses to our questions. And we appreciate their focus on quality and schedules. Can you provide any specific examples of particularly wellperformed MRO service provided by Vector Aerospace? We consider Vector Aerospace a partner, not a vendor. In addition to their unparalleled customer service, Vector has worked hard on our behalf to reduce turn times and costs for our Dash 8 engines. Specifically, Vector was able to acquire more cost-effective replacement blades, which has saved us a substantial amount of money CommutAir will: Always emphasize & maintain the highest levels of safety Operate reliably- with predictable costs Be United s most versatile regional airline partner Exceed United s standards for the products that we fly Maintain a fair and fun work environment that promotes opportunities for both career-builders and spring-boarders Produce a worthwhile return for our investors By adhering to our mission we will be able to fulfill our vision: to prosper becoming United Airline s regional partner of choice; their first call. What is your company s business relationship with Vector Aerospace? How long has your company been working with Vector? Vector performs our overhaul and repair services on our Dash 8 engines (PW123 and PW123D). These services include repairing components and procuring replacements. We are proud to have a decade-long relationship with Vector and look forward to continuing to work together. What MRO work does Vector Aerospace perform especially well for your company? With heritage spanning as far back as the 1940s, we appreciate Vector s experience and their vision to set the standard of customer service. Other than their excellent technical capability, they are very Where does your company see itself in the future? CommutAir doubled in size in 2016, and we will be doubling again this year. To support this growth, CommutAir is hiring in all capacities including pilots, mechanics, crew schedulers, dispatchers, and flight attendants. As we strive to attain our mission, we know that we can rely on Vector Aerospace to help us meet our operational reliability goals. What is the biggest aviation event/tradeshow your company attends this year? We participate in the RAA Annual Convention and the MRO Americas conference, as well the Aviation Safety InfoShare meeting. More information is available at

5 Vector Aerospace recognized by Rolls-Royce for C-130J/AE 2100 QEC nacelle support Vector Aerospace s UK team has been presented with two awards from Rolls-Royce for its responsive, high-quality support of the AE 2100 turboprop s quick engine change (QEC) nacelle. The awards, which were presented to Vector during this year s Rolls-Royce AE Authorized Maintenance Center (AMC) Conference in Indianapolis, IN, included an Operational Performance Award for Lowest nacelle turn-around time in the network and a Quality Excellence Award for No quality escapes in the last year. Vector provides support for the QEC nacelles equipping Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft under subcontract to Rolls-Royce, in support of MissionCare contracts for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps. The work, which is undertaken at Vector s Pyestock facility in Farnborough, Hants, involves the removal of AE 2100D3 engines from the nacelle, which is then repaired, refurbished and painted, as required. Vector s subcontract performance is continuously measured in terms of delivery, quality and customer performance. Vector has repeatedly attained an Excellent scorecard status rating since 2010, with the Pyestock team achieving 100% on time delivery (OTD). We are honored to have been recognized by Rolls-Royce for our support of the C-130J s QEC nacelle, said Owen McClave, Managing Director of Vector Aerospace UK. Our relationship with Rolls-Royce and Lockheed Martin on the C-130 platform spans back over 30 years, and our MRO specialists are proud to provide the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps with responsive, reliable support. Vector has an established track record of C-130 QEC nacelle support, being an authorized Lockheed Martin QEC Service Center for the nacelle on the legacy C-130B-H Hercules aircraft. In addition, Vector supports the Rolls-Royce T56 turboprop as an Authorized Maintenance Center (AMC), and also provides full support for the UTC Aerospace Systems (formerly Hamilton Sundstrand) 54H60 propeller system. Vector Aerospace improves efficiency for quality systems certification Over the past two years, Vector Aerospace UK has experienced a change in the way certification is granted for quality systems (AS 9100 & 9110). company s consolidated quality system, and the whole UK-wide scope now comes under a single provider (British Standards Institute), with a single certificate for each standard. In the past, different approvals were given for the three different business units and sites in the UK (Helicopters, Components and Engines), approved by two different certification bodies (LRQA and BSi). Obviously, this procedure resulted in duplicate and unnecessary processes and numerous audits across the business. On May 5 th, Vector UK received new certificates to cover the Chris Hosking, Quality Director, Vector UK commented, This is a huge achievement, bringing together three separate systems and aligning all our UK processes. This change provides a standardized way of working which helps improves quality, provides operational flexibility to move people around the different operations areas, and offers a major reduction in internal and external audits and related costs.

6 Vector Aerospace employee selected as one of 2017 s Top 20 Under 40 by Wings and Helicopters magazines influence at work, their leadership in local communities, and their commitment to clients and colleagues. Lindsay began her career with Vector in 2009, working as a Financial Analyst while in the last year of study for her bachelor s degree in Business Administration at the University of Prince Edward Island. Lindsay would continue working in the Financial Analyst role with Vector while simultaneously studying for her MBA and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation at Saint Mary s University, Halifax, NS. A year after graduating at the top of her class in 2013, Lindsay rejoined Vector as a full-time employee, initially as a Senior Financial Analyst, before being promoted to Business Performance Manager eighteen months later. One year after her initial management appointment, Lindsay was promoted to Senior Finance Project Manager, overseeing various working capital projects for the company. Lindsay Hai, a Senior Finance Project Manager at Vector s Engine Services Atlantic (ESA) division in Summerside, PEI, has been selected for inclusion in the 2017 Top 20 Under 40 report produced by Wings and Helicopters magazines. Now in its fifth year, the Top 20 Under 40 program celebrates twenty influencers within Canada s aerospace industry who have altered their respective organizations for the better, spearheading change on a number of levels. These twenty individuals were carefully selected by the magazines editorial teams following a formal nomination process, with candidates chosen based on their Lindsay is emblematic of the success of Vector s Summerside facility, said Jeff Poirier, President of Vector Aerospace Engine Services Atlantic. Her dedication, customer focus and emphasis on continuous improvement has enabled Lindsay to firmly establish herself within our team, and we are extremely proud that her achievements to date have been recognized by Wings and Helicopters magazines. Vector Aerospace congratulates Lindsay and all of the recipients of this year s Top 20 Under 40 award. Vector Aerospace completes first P&WC PT6A-140 engine overhaul at South African facility Vector Aerospace has successfully completed its first full engine overhaul on the Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PT6A-140 turboprop engine at its facility in South Africa. The PT6A-140 engine powers the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX, and is also offered as an upgrade for earlier models of the 208 Caravan family. Appointed as a Designated Overhaul Facility (DOF) for the PT6A-140 engine in July 2014, the South Africa facility is currently the only independent DOF for this engine model. This location is also a P&WC Distributor and Designated Overhaul Facility (DDOF) for other models in the PT6A engine family, including the PT6A-114/114A variants used on previous versions of the Caravan. This overhaul represents the second major milestone for the South African facility in less than a year, says Jeff Poirier, President of Vector's Engine Services Atlantic division, the facility having successfully completed its first full engine test on the PT6A-140 turboprop last June. These achievements are proof-positive that our entire South African team has the expertise to execute to the highest quality and technical standards.

7 Vector Aerospace achieves CAA Part M approval, expanding its capabilities to include CAMO services Vector Aerospace's Fleetlands facility in Gosport, UK, has achieved Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Part M approval. Vector s UK team is now a Continued Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO), capable of supporting aircraft operators and owners with CAMO services. As an approved CAMO, Vector Aerospace will now be able to expand its broad range of MRO offerings to include a suite of complementary services, including: Continuing airworthiness management of aircraft in service or in storage Scheduled and unscheduled inspection and maintenance planning Tailored aircraft maintenance program (AMP) development and management Aircraft damage assessment and repair approval/management (incl. structures) Aircraft modification development, approval and management Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC) renewal Certificate of Airworthiness (CofA) support, including aircraft survey Assessment and implementation of airworthiness regulations, ADs and SBs Technical records management Minimum Equipment List (MEL) preparation and control Aircraft Phase-In and Phase-Out services (documentary and technical) Commenting on the achievement of CAA Part M approval, Owen McClave, Managing Director for Vector Aerospace UK said, "The expansion of our customer-focused support offerings to include CAMO services reflects our deep commitment to the business and general aviation operator community. Our customers are now able to benefit not only from Vector s extensive MRO capabilities and broad OEM approvals, but also from our ability to provide tailored CAMO services for owners and operators alike. Vector Aerospace accepted onto Sharing in Growth transformation program Vector Aerospace is proud to announce that its Component Services team, based in Almondbank, Perth, has been officially accepted onto the UK s Sharing in Growth (SiG) program. SiG is an ambitious transformation program which raises the capability of UK aerospace suppliers in order to share in the growth of aerospace and other global markets. The 250 million government- and industry-backed competitiveness improvement program aims to secure 10,000 jobs, by transforming the leadership, culture, productivity and operational performance of more than 60 UK aerospace suppliers. Vector s Component Services team was accepted onto the program after a stringent 12-week diagnostic phase, which concluded with a formal presentation to Directors of the SiG Board. Feedback on Vector s presentation was very positive, noting the clarity of Vector s growth plan and the capability and enthusiasm of the Vector team. Commenting on the announcement, Ray Doyle, Director of Vector s Component Services team, said: I would like to thank all of the team within Vector who worked so hard in the weeks and months leading up to the presentation to the SiG leadership at the end of April. The general consensus was that our presentation was one of the most compelling that the SiG team had seen. Going forward, this is a great opportunity for Almondbank. The program, which lasts for a period of four years, brings with it around 1.2 million of investment from UK plc, and will enable us to continue the transformation of our business into a truly world class component MRO facility.

8 Vector Aerospace supports Pakistan Navy Sea King helicopter refurbishment program Vector Aerospace has recently commenced a contract with the Pakistan Navy for the return to service of three Leonardo Helicopters (ex-westland) Sea Kings at its Fleetlands facility in Gosport, Hampshire, UK. Work on the contract is being performed by Vector s UK-based Aviation Services team, previously responsible for depth maintenance of the UK Ministry of Defence s Sea King helicopter fleet. Fleetlands, and we look forward to seeing these aircraft back in service with their new owner later in the year. Vector Aerospace continues to work closely with the UK MoD and Leonardo on Sea King and Lynx programs in support of a number of international military operators. A total of seven former UK MoD Sea King aircraft have been acquired by the Pakistan Navy under a separate contract last signed last year. The ceremony for the formal handover of the aircraft from UK MoD s Disposal Services Authority (DSA) to the Pakistan Navy, held at Fleetlands on May 24 th, was attended by the Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK, Syed Ibne Abbas, and Bob Richardson from the DSA. The maintenance program for the Sea Kings has now commenced, with the completed aircraft due to be shipped to Pakistan later this year. Speaking after the formal handover ceremony, Owen McClave, Managing Director for Vector Aerospace UK, said Vector has a long history of supporting the Sea King fleet, and we are delighted that this significant program to refurbish these aircraft for return to service has now started. We are very proud of the responsive maintenance support provided by our skilled associates here at Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK, Syed Ibne Abbas (left), with Christopher Bob Richardson from the UK MoD during the ceremony for the hand-over of seven Sea King helicopters for the Pakistan Navy. Vector Aerospace enhances the Huey s hot, high and heavy performance with its UH-1H 3 upgrade Vector Aerospace continues to support the needs of Bell Huey helicopter operators worldwide with its UH-1H 3 ( Hot, High, Heavy ) upgrade and modernization program. Developed as a cost-effective means of enhancing the performance of the enduring UH-1H platform, 1,500 of which remain in service worldwide, the UH-1H 3 Hot, High, Heavy upgrade offers operators a portfolio of technical solutions with which to customize the Huey to their specific requirements. Vector also offers a range of electrical and avionics upgrades to complement the UH-1H 3 Hot, High, Heavy upgrade, including complete airframe rewire, instrument panel modifications and three- or four-screen glass cockpit avionics suites. Customers for the UH-1H 3 upgrade include the San Bernardino County Sheriff s Department (SBCSD), which operates the UH-1H in support of a wide range of missions across the San Bernardino Valley and San Bernardino Mountains, including search and rescue, fire suppression and homeland security. Vector is proud to serve the SBCSD, and recently delivered an upgraded UH-1H 3 complete with Garmin GTN 650H GPS/nav/comms and GTX transponder back to the Department to support its mission set. Captain Jeff Rose, CJM, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department (SBCSD), commented: Thank you. The Vector team did an outstanding job! Captain Jeff Rose and Lieutenant Al Daniel of the SBCSD pictured with the Vector team in Langley, BC.

9 Vector Aerospace holds Ag Customer Days down under, in partnership with Field Air and Pratt & Whitney Canada Vector Aerospace's Australian facility in Brisbane, Queensland, recently ran a series of Vector Ag Customer Days for the second year in a year. Focused on the important Australian agricultural aerial application operator segment, these series of events were held in collaboration with Field Air and Pratt and Whitney Canada (P&WC). The first Ag Customer Day was held in Moree, New South Wales, with the second held in Adelaide, South Australia, ahead of the Aerial Agricultural Association of Australia (AAAA) National Convention. Highlights of the sessions included a live hot section inspection (HSI) demonstration on a P&WC PT6A turboprop, during which Vector s mobile repair team (MRT) experts took the engine apart, thereby allowing attendees to learn how to perform the inspection themselves. The events also benefited from the insights provided by P&WC s local Field Service Representative (FSR), as well as hands-on training aids including a cutaway PT6A engine plus a variety of components exhibiting the types of engine damage experienced by ag operators in the field, including lightning strikes, corrosion and foreign object damage (FOD). Commenting on the Ag Customer Day events, Matt Dennington, General Manager of Vector Aerospace Australia, said: These Customer Days offer a great opportunity for us to focus on the unique needs of our agricultural aerial application operators, receiving valuable feedback from the field and in turn highlighting the wide range of services offered by Vector. Working closely with P&WC, we are able to offer a broad range of cost-saving opportunities for the ag operator community, while at the same time supporting their demanding aircraft utilization schedules with reliable engine performance. Vector Aerospace Australia is a P&WC Designated Overhaul Facility (DOF) for a wide range of PT6A engine variants, including the specialized PT6A-11AG, PT6A-15AG, PT6A-34AG, PT6A-60AG, PT6A-65AG and PT6A-67AG models. In addition, Vector s Summerside location in Canada also supports the PT6A-41AG variant. A cross functional team of Customer Service, Global Operations and Sales representatives from Vector Aerospace recently travelled to Cobham Aviation Services based at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose, Helston, Cornwall, UK to participate in an Engine Maintenance Program Annual Review. Cobham Aviation Services delivers outsourced aviation services for military and civil customers worldwide through military training, special mission flight operations, outsourced commercial aviation and aircraft engineering. Pictured (L-R): Trevor Pople (Cobham); Tim Mead (Cobham); Shaun Buchanan, Manager of Technical Sales at Vector UK; Scott MacEwen, Fleet Manager at Vector Aerospace; Kerry Withers, Service Center Manager at Vector s Bournemouth, UK facility; Courtnay Woods, Manager, Engine Programs at Vector Aerospace, and Jason Boyle (Cobham).

10 Community Business of the Year award Vector Aerospace s Summerside, PEI facility, which recently won the Community Business of the Year award at the City of Summerside s Annual Awards Gala. Jeff Poirier (left), President of Vector s Engine Services Atlantic division, accepted the award from Councillor Brent Gallant of the City of Summerside. The award is presented to a community minded business based in Summerside whose involvement, dedication and spirit has contributed positively to life in Summerside through its support for employee volunteerism and its donation of time and resources. There are currently 465 employees at Vector s Summerside facility. Vector Aerospace participates in joint exercise with local police In mid-april, Vector Aerospace's Fleetlands facility in Gosport, UK, participated in a joint exercise with the local police, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services (HFRS) and local ambulance services to ensure that sufficient services, resources and co-ordination were in place to deal with a major aircraft crash incident. The scenario used for the exercise was that a helicopter had crashlanded on Vector s Fleetlands site, landing on two cars before slamming into a hangar, causing multiple injuries and fires. Vector s own Fire Service was the initial first responder, and then established the need for external support (conveniently marshalled at the external car park!). The HFRS Major Incident response team then took over and established three individual scenes : the helicopter, the cars and the factory, all with injured people involved. As shown in the attached photos, this was a major undertaking and reflected a high level of planning and integration among the Vector Guard and Fire Service teams and the external blue light services. Vector personnel Brian Davis (SHEF Manager) and Andy Brown (site Facilities Manager) were key to this planning, and deserve special mention. The initial feedback from the police and HFRS has been really positive. This also assists us with one of our primary 2017 business objectives of being a good neighbour to our community.