The KLu Luchtmacht RNLAF Cougar upgrade life extension by Airbus...

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Volgens de voorwaarden van het contract zullen de eerste twee Cougar-upgrades worden uitgevoerd bij Airbus Helicopters in Frankrijk en de tien volgende bij Airbus Helicopters in Roemenië.

De eerste Cougar helikopter van het DHC, die reeds 25 jaar in de Koninklijke Luchtmacht dienst doet,
landde eind juni 2022 op de luchthaven van Marignane-Provence (Frankrijk).
Hiermede is het upgrade-programma daadwerkelijk gestart.

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March 7, 2023 -
Heli-One, a leading provider of helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services,
has signed an agreement extension with the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF)
to provide aircraft and component maintenance on their AS532 Cougar helicopter fleet.

The RNLAF will benefit from this contract extension with uninterrupted maintenance support from experienced teams to optimize downtime.

Heli-One began the original contract in 2018
and the RNLAF will continue to benefit from Heli-One’s high level of AS332/532 maintenance expertise and customer service,
industry-leading safety & quality and extensive experience supporting military fleets.

Heli-One will support the RNLAF with inspections, maintenance and modifications
through the end of the Cougar’s current expected service lifespan through to 2030.

“During the original contract, Heli-One has gained the confidence of the RNLAF.
Through joint efforts in the recent years, an optimal work flow has been attained.
Almost all helicopters of our fleet have been maintained by Heli-One with overall good results.

We are looking forward to continue our relationship during the upcoming modifications of our fleet the next few years,”
said Colonel Robin Schoonen, acting Commander Logistics Center Woensdrecht.