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Rotortrade Tallard earns Airbus Helicopters maintenance approval
The Tallard facility has received Airbus Helicopters approval as a maintenance centre after meeting strict requirements for infrastructure processes training and technical capability.
Philippe Lubrano, CEO of Rotortrade, and Régis Magnac, Vice President, Head of Energy, Leasing and Global Accounts at Airbus Helicopters.
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Rotortrade’s MRO facility in Tallard, France has become an Airbus Helicopters approved maintenance centre. The certification, confirms that the facility meets Airbus’s standards for infrastructure, processes and personnel.

The approval covers O/I level maintenance for H120, AS350, H125 and H145 blades. It also confirms the facility's capability to carry out a wide range of maintenance tasks, including inspections, overhauls, repairs and upgrades.

Rotortrade Tallard now forms part of Airbus’s global MRO network. As a result, it can offer faster turnaround times and reduced aircraft downtime, improving safety and ensuring compliance with airworthiness regulations.

All technicians have been trained and certified to Airbus standards. Rotortrade says this guarantees OEM-compliant repairs using approved parts and procedures.

“This recognition ensures our customers benefit from OEM-certified maintenance, faster turnaround times and the highest levels of safety and reliability,” says Philippe Lubrano, CEO of Rotortrade.

“This approval gives our MRO strong credibility and establishes a solid platform for future growth,” adds Gérard Pau, head of region Europe at Rotortrade. “It is a remarkable achievement considering our facility has been operating for just over a year.”

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