Boeing and Hartzell Preheat have signed a new global distribution agreement, adding more than 300 parts to Boeing Distribution's comprehensive portfolio. The agreement brings Hartzell preheat and preconditioning systems for piston engines, turbine engines, and rotorcraft into Boeing's global supply chain.
Why it matters: The added parts give operators and maintenance teams more access to cold-weather protection that can reduce engine wear and help aircraft stay ready for flight.
- Cold weather is one of the most damaging conditions an aircraft engine faces.
- Preheat systems warm the engine before startup, helping oil and metal parts expand more evenly.
- Boeing Distribution's global network now gives operators and MRO teams a faster way to source Hartzell Preheat systems covering a broad range of fixed-wing and rotorcraft platforms.
What they’re saying
- "For general and business aviation operators, having the right part at the right time is the difference between an aircraft on the ground and an aircraft in the air," said William Ampofo, senior vice president, Parts & Distribution and Supply Chain, Boeing Global Services. "By adding Hartzell Preheat systems to our global catalog, we are giving pilots, technicians, and supply chain teams a direct path to cold-weather protection backed by a distribution network and the 24/7 support they depend on."
- "Partnering with Boeing Distribution gives Hartzell Preheat global reach to the operators, pilots, and technicians who depend on reliable cold-weather solutions every day," said JJ Frigge, Hartzell Propeller president. "Our preheat systems are built to protect engines and reduce costly wear at startup. Through Boeing's network, supply chain teams and MRO professionals can now source those systems faster and with greater confidence, putting cold-weather protection within reach for the entire business and general aviation community."
Zoom in
- The agreement adds more than 300 parts to Boeing Distributions product portfolio
- It expands access to preheat systems for piston engines, turbine engines and rotorcraft.
- It improves parts availability and procurement efficiency for operators and maintenance providers.