A Tremendous Puma helicopter. (Picture: Les Bushell)
Safran Helicopter Engines Australia has signed a support-by-the-hour settlement with aviation firm ARC Helicopters to offer in-service help and upkeep for the Makila 2A1 engines powering its Tremendous Puma H225.
From October 2025, the H225 can be operated by ARC Helicopters from Victoria to carry out important missions, together with firefighting and utility operations throughout the area.
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This new SBH settlement strengthens the partnership between Safran Helicopter Engines Australia and ARC Helicopters, and demonstrates ARC’s confidence in Safran’s potential to ship dependable engine help for demanding and time-critical missions.
“We’re happy with the H225’s success and our robust presence in Australia. Our continued development demonstrates Safran’s dedication to supporting essential missions,” based on Safran Helicopter Engines Australia managing director Kris Lovell.
“Partnering with ARC Helicopters beneath our SBH program permits us to instantly contribute to important operations like firefighting and emergency providers, the place engine reliability is vital.”
