Turbomeca do Brasil (Safran group), in Brazil since 1977, celebrates the expansion of icts site based in Xerém, Rio de Janeiro State . These new facilities will house the new assembly line and testing of the engine and Makila 2 of the Auxiliary Power Unit Saphir 20.

These engines and units, designed for Both Civilian and military helicopters EC225/725, will be operated for the Brazilian market and more Generally Latin America .
A company Strengthening Their proximity to customers in a growing market

These Investments in the Rio de Janeiro area meet the Turbomeca Commitments in the frame of the Contract to Acquire 50 EC725 helicopters signed in 2009 by the Brazilian Ministry of Defense.

Thanks to this investment, Turbomeca do Brasil will Deliver to Helibras (a Eurocopter filiale) the Makila 2A engines and Auxiliary Power Units Saphir 20 That Will be installed on the new EC725 of the Brazilian Armed Forces built in the new facility in Helibras Itajuba. Furthermore, Turbomeca do Brasil will Maintain and overhaul Makila 2 all engines operating in the area Already for offshore and military missions.

“This expansion is the result of the significant growth of the helicopter market in Brazil and in Latin America and of our commitment to bring the bracket closest to our civil and military customers, “states François Haas , President of Turbomeca do Brasil.

Turbomeca do Brasil signed in 2011 has GSP (Global Support Package) contract with the Brazilian Ministry of Defense, to cover the holder of the Makila 2A gas turbines, operated by all three Brazilian Armed Forces and the Presidential transportation group.

Turbomeca (Safran group) is the leading helicopter engine manufacturer, and HAS produced over 69 000 turbines based on icts own designs since the company was Founded. Offering the Widest ranks of engines in the world and dedicated to customers in 155 countries 2.450, Turbomeca Provides a proximity service thanks to icts 17 sites, 18 Maintenance Centers, 18 Repair & Overhaul Centers and 24 Service Cetners 90 Field Representatives and Field technicians. Microturbo, the filiale of Turbomeca, is the European leader in turbojet engines for missiles, drones and auxiliary power units.