Press Release

Issued by Safran Helicopter Engines.

May 15, 2013

Turbomeca (Safran) has announced the qualification of Sky Tech LLP, as a certified maintenance centre (levels 1 & 2) in Kazakhstan for Turbomeca Arriel 2B/2B1/2D and Arriel 1E2 engines, respectively powering the EC130, AS350 and EC145 helicopters. The company's facilities are located at Boraldai Airport in the Almaty region.

“The company has been carefully selected to support Turbomeca customers in the field. Meeting specific quality and organisational criteria, and having invested in infrastructure, tooling and training of its personnel, Sky Tech is going to strengthen Turbomeca proximity support in the area.” said Richard Musil, Turbomeca Germany general manager.

With a current fleet of 52 Turbomeca engines in service and further 100 engines planned to be delivered within the next years, the Kazakhstan market holds further growth perspective.