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Safran Helicopter Engines Australia has signed a support-by-the-hour agreement with aviation company ARC Helicopters to provide in-service support and maintenance for the Makila 2A1 engines powering its Super Puma H225.
From October 2025, the H225 will be operated by ARC Helicopters from Victoria to perform essential missions, including firefighting and utility operations across the region.
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This new SBH® agreement strengthens the partnership between Safran Helicopter Engines Australia and ARC Helicopters, and demonstrates ARC’s confidence in Safran’s ability to deliver reliable engine support for demanding and time-critical missions.
“We are proud of the H225’s success and our strong presence in Australia. Our continued growth demonstrates Safran’s commitment to supporting critical missions,” according to Safran Helicopter Engines Australia managing director Kris Lovell.
“Partnering with ARC Helicopters under our SBH program allows us to directly contribute to essential operations like firefighting and emergency services, where engine reliability is key.”
*SBH® (Support By the Hour) is Safran Helicopter Engines’ maintenance-by-the-hour service, offering operators visibility into engine operating costs, financial planning predictability, and enhanced flexibility for both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. It enables improved engine availability and peace of mind through a transparent, outcome-oriented support model.
