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Safran To Produce Helicopter Engines For Royal Thai Armed Forces

By Matthew Beinart

Wednesday, June 21st, 2017

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Safran Helicopter Engines announced on June 20 a new Memorandum of Understanding deal with Thai Aviation Industries (TAI) to partner in supporting the aircraft needs of the Royal Thai Armed Forces.The French aircraft engine manufacturer will work with TAI to provide helicopter engine line maintenance, depot repair, inventory management and technical support for the Thai Air Force, Army, Navy and Police Departments.The Royal Thai Armed Forces currently uses Safran’s Makila-powered engines for its H225M helicopters and its Arriel-powered engines for…

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