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Rolls-Royce Turbomeca To Provide Engine Maintenance For U.K. Apache, Merlin Helicopters

Gally Articola

Friday, September 20th, 2013

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The U.K. Ministry of Defense on Sept. 11 said it has awarded an approximately $580 million contract in a six-year agreement with Rolls-Royce Turbomeca to provide engine maintenance for two of the U.K.'s military helicopter fleets. Rolls-Royce Turbomeca will deliver essential support for the U.K. Army’s Apaches and the Merlin helicopters used by the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force. Minister for Defense Equipment, Support and Technology Philip Dunne, said: “By improving the way we work with industry to maintain our…

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