Airbus has awarded Safran Helicopters a support-by-the-hour (SBH) contract for the engines powering the German military’s new fleet of Airbus H145M helicopters.
Both the German military’s H145 and H145M helicopters are powered by the Arriel 2E.
The contract includes in-service support and MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) for more than 124 Arriel 2E engines, from service induction until 2030.
Moreover, it provides visibility of engine operating costs and streamlines financial flows while providing greater flexibility for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance operations.
Consolidation of Operational Capability
Safran Helicopter Engines Germany will manage the contract, bolstering its operational capability across Germany, Northern Europe, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia.
Safran monitors a fleet of 2,000 engines, including 300 helicopters in Germany.
“Through this contract, we are further consolidating our support offer to German forces,” executive vice president, support and services at Safran Helicopter Engines Mathieu Albert said.
“Whether through the SBH contract for the H145 fleet, or the Global Support Package (GSP) contract for the NH90 fleet, we support the German forces with the best possible service models, which maximize equipment availability while optimizing costs.
“Added to this is the construction of new facilities for Safran Helicopter Engines Germany near Hamburg, which will significantly enhance our MRO capacity in this area.”
