SBH® is part of EngineLife® Services, Safran’s range of solutions for helicopter engines.
Yellowhead Helicopters and Safran Helicopter Engines have a contract in place to support Arriel powering Arriel’s AS350 and H125 fleets. A long-term Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and services agreement supporting 21 engines is formalised by this Support-By-the-Hour (SBH®) contract.
“This contract is a reflection of the strong relationship the two companies have nurtured over the years. Our two companies’ common vision of providing the best of the best customer service to our end customer drives our every interaction and our dedicated staff execute this vision professionally,” said Stewart Noel, CEO Safran Helicopter Engines Canada.
Safran Helicopter Engines Canada, based in Mirabel, Quebec, which offers support services for the Arriel and Arrius engines as well as engine repair and overhaul, will be in charge of managing this contract. Safran will assist Yellowhead Helicopters in its goal to serve the forestry, mining, oil and gas, utility, and tourism industries by providing this best-in-class service solution.
“This partnership has grown over the past 10 years. Within Yellowhead Helicopters, Safran Helicopter Engines Canada team is recognized as a top-tier partner providing exceptional support and service, intregal in the continued growth and success of our company,” said Jacob Forman, CEO and Accountable Executive Yellowhead Helicopters.
SBH® is the support-by-the-hour programme offered by Safran Helicopter Engines. It eliminates cash peaks, makes engine operating costs predictable, and provides flexibility for planned and unforeseen MRO coverage.
