Safran Helicopter Engines, the world’s leading manufacturer of helicopter engines recently signed an agreement with New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to support the engines of its NH90 fleet operated by the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). This Support-By-the-Hour-Military (SBH) contract regularizes a long-term Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and services agreement supporting a total of 21 RTM 322 engines.
Safran Helicopter Engines Australia, in Sydney will manage this contract, which already assists more than 200 operators flying in the course of the Pacific Islands (Papua New Guinea, French Polynesia), Australia and New Zealand.
Cédric Jochum, Safran Helicopter Engines Australia, Managing Director said “This SBH marks a major milestone in the strong partnership that has been built over the last decade between the RNZAF and Safran Helicopter Engines Australia while supporting their engines”.