Nordic Support Agreement for NH90 Engines

Released on Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Rolls-Royce Turbomeca (RRTM) has today signed an Agreement with Patria and Norwegian Air Depot Kjeller (ADK) for the future support of the engines which powers the NH90 and EH101 helicopters in the Nordic region.

This "Repair Co-operation Agreement" extends the current arrangements which cover over 110 RTM322 engines which have been built jointly by Patria and ADK. Under this new Agreement, RTM322 engines operated by the armed forces of Norway, Finland and Sweden will be jointly supported by Patria and ADK at their respective facilities in Linnavuori, Finland and Kjeller, Norway.

Initially this support covers the engines powering NH90s which form part of the Nordic Standard Helicopter Procurement Program but this could be extended to cover future requirements.

Martin Fausett, Vice Chairman of RRTM and Managing Director for Rolls-Royce De-fence Aerospace said: "This new agreement is a logical extension of our long standing relationship with Patria and ADK and we look forward to working together to deliver the world-class support package that the customer and this market-leading helicopter engine deserves."

Jukka Holkeri, Executive Vice President, Patria Aviation Oy said: "We have a long standing relationship with RRTM supporting the Finnish Armed Forces. This Agreement is a natural extension of that relationship which will further develop as helicopters powered by RTM322 increase substantially in the region".

Ben Arthur M�ller, Director of the engine depot within ADK added: "With additional helicopters likely to be acquired by the Norwegian Government, this Agreement with RRTM and Patria means that we have an arrangement in place to support both current and future RTM322 engines acquired by our Norwegian customers."