Under the MOU, Airbus Helicopters and FSG already agreed to collaborate to establish the H225M base maintenance capabilities in the Netherlands, enabling the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) to access comprehensive aircraft maintenance capabilities whenever needed.
The enhanced agreement has drastically pulled timelines forward. By enabling the development of capabilities much earlier than originally anticipated, services to the RNLAF can also be scaled-up quicker.
Airbus Helicopters, renowned for its expertise in rotorcraft engineering and maintenance, will play a pivotal role in this collaboration. Leveraging years of experience with the H225M platform, Airbus Helicopters will actively contribute its wealth of knowledge to FSG. In turn, FSG, an established strategic maintenance partner for the RNLAF's NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopter, brings extensive experience and sustainment expertise to the project.
Roland van Dijk, CEO of FSG, states: “This enhanced MoU marks a significant step forward in our collaboration with Airbus Helicopters. Moreover, this agreement reflects the excellent and longstanding relationship between France and the Netherlands — two nations committed to deepening defense cooperation and industrial innovation across Europe”
Airbus Helicopters and FSG were honored to sign this MoU in the presence of by Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, as well as representation from the RNLAF.
