7-May-2024Source: Safran Helicopter Engines
During Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to France, and in the presence of Safran CEO Olivier Andriès and GDAT Group Chairman Peter Jiang, Safran Helicopter Engines has signed support-by-the-hour contracts with GDAT, to support the Makila engines powering its fleet of Airbus H225 helicopters, as well as the Arrano engines powering GD Helicopter Finance... Read more
12-Oct-2016Source: Heli-One
Heli-One, a leading global provider of helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, has been selected by the Joint Aviation Command (JAC) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to provide MRO services for their Arriel 2C and Makila 1A engines flown in the fleet’s Airbus AS365 and AS332 aircraft. Although Heli-One has provided MRO services... Read more
3-Mar-2016Source: Heli-One
Heli-One, a leading global provider of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, has announced plans to expand its Turbomeca Makila engine overhaul and repair capabilities at its Stavanger, Norway facility. Heli-One will add engine overhaul capability on Makila 2A and 2A1 models. This is in addition to the Makila 1A, 1A1, and 1A2 variations... Read more
22-Oct-2015Source: Turbomeca
In support of the H225M Caracal acquisition by the Polish Armed Forces, Turbomeca (Safran) is delivering an optimum engine solution and comprehensive industrial benefits for the nation’s manufacturing sector. Turbomeca, a company founded by Joseph Szydlowski, a Polish engineer, is the world leader in helicopter engines. The H225M is powered by the Turbomeca Makila 2.... Read more
7-Oct-2015Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca (Safran) and Bristow Group announce the signature of a global Support By the Hour (SBH) contract for Makila and Arriel engines. The contract covers approximately 150 engines from the Arriel and Makila families. Bristow Group operates a large fleet of Turbomeca-powered rotorcraft, including the AS332, H155, H225 and S-76C series. Bristow Group has experienced... Read more
11-Jul-2014Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca (Safran) is bringing two members of its medium-heavy engine range – the Makila 2 (1,800 – 2,100shp) and the RTM322 (2,100 – 2,600shp) – to next week’s Farnborough Air Show (July 14-20). Best-seller in the medium weight twin-engine helicopter market, the Makila family powers Airbus Helicopters’ Super Puma, Cougar and EC725/225, as well as... Read more
3-Oct-2013Source: Helibras
[Electronic translation] Helibras signed a contract with the AGS Holding to transport the turbines Makila, to be used by the Armed Forces EC725 helicopters. Under the agreement, the company, which 15 years ago provides logistics services in the aviation market, will carry 46 turbines from the factory Turbomeca, in Rio de Janeiro, to the industrial unit... Read more
25-Sep-2013Source: Turbomeca
Turbomeca (Safran) signed a 25 million EUR contract with the Royal Netherlands Air Force for the repair, overhaul and inspection of their Makila engines. This contract covers the Makila 1A2 engines, powering today the 17 AS532 Cougar helicopters of the Royal Netherlands Air Force. These helicopters are used for missions in for instance Afghanistan, “anti... Read more
19-Jun-2013Source: Heli-One
Heli-One, the world’s largest independent provider of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul services, has today signed a long-term contract with aviation services company Noordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen (NHV) at the Paris Air Show. NHV operates in nine countries, serving the oil-and-gas industry and delivering emergency medical services and other missions. Under the five-year contract, Heli-One will... Read more
12-Feb-2013Source: Heli-One
On Feb. 7 Lars Landsnes from Heli-One, joined Ian Craddock, head of helicopters for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), to sign a multi-million pound, 13-year contract to provide long-term logistic support for the Makila 1A1 engines fitted in new Puma HC2 helicopters used by the Royal Air Force (RAF). The RAF fleet of 24... Read more
22-Nov-2011Source: FAA
N2 (power turbine speed) sensor harness wire crimping discrepancy... Read more
19-Oct-2011Source: Forecast International
Turbomeca’s Makila series powers civil and military medium-lift helicopters from Eurocopter. The Makila’s biggest application is the EC 225 and its military EC 725 variant. Sales of the EC 725 have increased over the past few years, buoyed by an order for 50 aircraft in 2009 from Brazil’s armed forces. The deal included assembly of... Read more
15-Dec-2010Source: Armscor
South African military procurement organisation Armscor has recently announced the following contract placement Reference No:   EVLI/2010/97 Requirements:   Oryx life extension: Upgrade and overhaul of Makila 1A1 engines Awarded Date:   9 Dec 2010 Contract Value:   R66 140 000,00 Classification:   Restricted Contracts Awarded To: Turbomeca Africa (Pty) Ltd   P O Box 7005 Bonaero Park 1622 HeliHub.com editor... Read more
6-Jan-2009Source: Turbomeca
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