Having the Collins Aerospace license, and previous expertise in overhauling civilian turboprops, was essential in APS getting on board with the military, since the Airbus CN-295 light transport aircraft operated by the Brazilian Air Force uses the same type of propeller as the ATR regional airliner. De Souza explained how, for example, some of the lessons acquired in Brazil will be replicated at the MRO shop APS is opening in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where it will service ATR and Airbus turboprops for Malaysian Airlines and other operators in the region. “APS is working as a global team to produce better results,” explained De Souza while referring to how the information flows between the different APS shops.