This development follows the Dutch Ministry of Defence’s decision to acquire 12 H225M helicopters for the RNLAF. The partnership will provide local, comprehensive maintenance solutions, ensuring the RNLAF can access dependable support for the H225M fleet when needed.
Airbus Helicopters, recognised for its expertise in rotorcraft engineering and maintenance, will contribute its extensive knowledge of the H225M platform. FSG, a trusted maintenance partner for the RNLAF’s NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopter, will bring its sustainment and operational experience to the collaboration.
Commenting on the agreement, Roland van Dijk, CEO of FSG, said, “The H225M Base Maintenance capability will be an excellent fit with our current capabilities and our ambition to grow as a strategic maintenance partner for the RNLAF. We are thrilled that we will collaborate with Airbus Helicopters to bring this capability to the maintenance valley in Woensdrecht.”
Alain Krief, Head of Region Industrial Participation for Europe at Airbus Helicopters, highlighted the long-term benefits of the partnership: “Together, our common strengths form a robust foundation for bringing valuable services towards RNLAF. In particular, RNLAF and FSG will respectively benefit from higher fleet availability and high-end skilled jobs on a long-term basis.”
