Rotortrade, a global leader in the pre-owned helicopter market, and Safran Helicopter Engines are pleased to announce a strategic partnership aimed at creating value and providing reassurance for buyers of second-hand helicopters equipped with Safran engines. Together, they are launching a Certified Pre-Owned Program, ensuring peace of mind for operators and offering comprehensive support for the operation and maintenance of second-hand Safran helicopter engines.

Owners of helicopters with Safran second-hand engines now have access to the Certified Pre-Owned Program, which includes a range of benefits designed to simplify maintenance and enhance operational efficiency.

The program offers:

• A Pre-Buy Inspection performed by Safran experts, covering both the engine and logbook, ensuring technical compliance.
• A detailed Technical Report and Certificate of Compliance for transparency and confidence in the engine’s condition.
• A 6-month warranty or 50 hours of usage (whichever comes first) from the date of activation.
• A credit note of up to €21,000 towards the Safran By-the-Hour (SBH) enrolment scheme.
• Access to a free training program, designed to support smooth operations.

Philippe Lubrano, Founder & CEO of Rotortrade, commented : “Rotortrade was created with a strong focus on strategic partnerships, as we believe collaboration is key to delivering the best solutions to our customers. This partnership with Safran Helicopter Engines consolidates our presence in the certified pre-owned helicopter market, reinforcing our commitment to providing high-quality, reliable pre-owned helicopters with unparalleled support for operators worldwide.”

Mathieu Albert, Safran Helicopter Engines, Executive Vice-President, Support and Services, added: “The Certified Pre-Owned program comes as a major milestone in the journey Rotortrade has built for the pre-owned Market. This will enable the future buyer to benefit from Safran’s expertise in terms of both product and support. Safran is present throughout the life of its products, including the second-hand market. Through the CPO, we also provide privileged access to Support-By-the-Hour (SBH®), our hourly maintenance, repair and overhaul service. It provides visibility on engine operating costs and streamlines financial flows, while making scheduled and unscheduled maintenance operations more flexible.”