Facility opening in Germany Claudia Höhne / Safran

Safran opens helicopter engine MRO hub in Germany

Safran Helicopter Engines has opened a new facility in Norderstedt (Schleswig-Holstein), near Hamburg, Germany. The 3,000m2 site is dedicated to the support, maintenance and repair of helicopter engines, strengthening the company’s ability to meet growing demand in the European helicopter market. The official opening took place in the presence of Claus Ruhe Madsen, Schleswig-Holstein’s Minister […]

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Avio Aero has partnered with Safran and MTU Aero Engines to power Europe’s next-generation of military helicopters © Cyril Abad CAPA Pictures, Safran

European aerospace trio forge alliance for future military helicopter engine

Military & Defense

Safran Helicopter Engines, MTU Aero Engines and Avio Aero have officially joined forces to develop the European next-generation helicopter engine (ENGHE), marking a significant step toward strengthening Europe’s defence sovereignty. A long-term partnership agreement was signed at the Paris Air Show, formalising the collaboration of these three leading aerospace firms in creating a 100% European

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The new SBH contract will be managed by Safran Helicopter Engines Germany in Hamburg © Safran

Safran Helicopter Engines signs major SBH support contract for Arriel 2E engines

MRO & Production

Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a significant support-by-the-hour contract with Airbus Helicopters for the engines powering the German Bundeswehr’s new fleet of Airbus H145M helicopters. This Support-By-the-Hour (SBH®) contract covers in-service support and MRO for more than 124 Arriel 2E engines, from helicopter entry into service to 2030. This agreement adds to the existing SBH

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Safran Helicopter Engines and MTU Aero Engines have created EURA during a ceremony at the French Embassy in Berlin

Safran and MTU establish EURA joint venture for military helicopter engines

MRO & Production

Safran Helicopter Engines and MTU Aero Engines have signed a cooperation agreement to create a 50/50 joint venture named EURA (derived from the European military rotorcraft engine alliance). This newly formed company will be the core of a larger programme that will collaborate with industrial and technological partners from several other European nations. With the

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Safran has renewed its support contract for UK MOD Merlin helicopter engines © Safran

Safran Helicopter Engines extends support for Royal Navy’s Merlin fleet

Military & Defense

Safran Helicopter Engines has inked a fresh agreement with the UK MOD’s Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) agency to sustain the RTM 322 engines powering the Royal Navy’s fleet of 55 Merlin helicopters. This single source qualifying defence contract, effective for six years starting April 1, 2024, with options for extension until the Merlin’s out-of-service

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Bristow Group has selected Arrius 2B2 engines and an SBH® support contract for its new H135 fleet © Safran - Thomas Garza

Bristow Group selects Arrius 2B2 engines for H135 fleet

Aircraft & Engines

Bristow Group has signed a contract with Safran Helicopter Engines to power its new fleet of H135 helicopters with Arrius 2B2 engines. In-service support and MRO for these engines will be provided by an SBH® (support-by-the-hour) contract. At Heli-Expo 2024, Bristow announced the acquisition of five H135 helicopters (plus ten optional units). The engines will

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