2-Jun-2025Source: New Zealand Defence Force
“We’re the first country to do it, and it’s happened incredibly quickly,” Capability Development Officer Squadron Leader Austin Smith said. The fleet’s serviceability rate is the highest in the world, thanks to the work of the squadron’s maintainers, which has assisted in the rapid upgrade across the fleet. NH Industries’ (NHI) original plan was for... Read more
29-Nov-2023Source: Leonardo
Leonardo attended for the first time the Air Festival at Hood Aerodrome in Masterton, New Zealand, to demonstrate its commitment in the region. The company is proud to support the aviation industry and a number of domestic companies that provide services, maintenance, and technology solutions for the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF). A team of... Read more
20-Jul-2022Source: Safran Helicopter Engines
Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a contract with the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to support the engines of its NH90 fleet operated by the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). This Support-By-the-Hour-Military (SBH®) contract formalises a long-term Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and services agreement supporting a total of 21 RTM 322 engines.... Read more
