Lider Táxi Aéreo and Turbomeca do Brasil sign a SBH contract for 52 engines

Turbomeca do Brasil (Safran group) and Lider Táxi Aéreo signed a SBH (Support By the Hour) contract covering the 52 Arriel 2 Turbomeca engines operated by the Brazilian customer and flying more than 50,000 hours per year for offshore operations. The current Lider’s fleet powered by Turbomeca and supported by the SBH contract includes 24 twin engine aircrafts. The support contract includes the coverage of 52 Turbomeca engines (including the spares) which flies more than 50,000 hours per year in Brazilian offshore operations. Another 14 Arriel 2 engines (seven S76C++ helicopters) may be included in the contract shortly, and also 10 additional Arriel 2 engines (five S76C++ helicopters) are probably coming by the end of 2011. Moreover, a strong fleet growth is expected for coming years.