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GKN Aerospace and Airbus Helicopters sign MoU on industrial participation

GKN Aerospace Press Release | August 3, 2023

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The memorandum of understanding (MoU) follows recent pre-selection of 14 Airbus H225M helicopters by Dutch Ministry of Defence. GKN Aerospace Photo

GKN Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus Helicopters, marking a significant step in a long-standing partnership.

This collaboration follows the recent pre-selection of Airbus Helicopters to deliver 14 H225M helicopters for special operations to the Netherlands Ministry of Defence.

Vice Admiral de Waard, National Armaments Director of the Netherlands, his successor Vice Admiral Hartman, and the Commissioner of Military Production Dicke, attended the signing ceremony.

Shawn Black, president — Defence Airframe at GKN Aerospace, and Matthieu Louvot, executive vice president — Programmes at Airbus Helicopters, sealed the agreement.

Under the MoU, GKN Aerospace will provide essential support in areas such as engineering, electrical wiring interconnections systems (EWIS) design and manufacturing, as well as maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) activities.

Shawn Black, president – Defence Airframe at GKN Aerospace, and Matthieu Louvot, executive vice president, Programmes at Airbus Helicopters, sealed the agreement. GKN Aerospace Photo

It will also lead potential innovation projects and aerostructures design and manufacturing, with a particular focus on composite structures. The collaboration will strengthen the aerospace industry in the Netherlands and foster innovation within the Dutch Aerospace eco-system.

Airbus Helicopters and GKN Aerospace have a long history of collaboration. They are both partners in NHIndustries, the NH90 manufacturing consortium, together with Leonardo.

“We have been working closely with Airbus Helicopters as partners on the NH90 program since 1992 and have actively supported them during the pre-selection phase with the Dutch MoD,” said Black.

“The signing of the MoU represents a significant milestone in our collaboration, reinforcing our partnership and setting the stage for future industrial participation. With our combined expertise and unwavering commitment, we will deliver advanced solutions and provide exceptional support to the Netherlands’ helicopter fleet.”

This press release was prepared and distributed by GKN Aerospace.

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