TURBOMECA - Safran Group

Steve Ponticelli is Turbomeca’s Field Representative based on the Northeastern United States Coast. Steve’s career began in the United States Army in 1977 where he was stationed in places as varied as Panama, Honduras, Korea, various spots in Europe, and a number of bases in North America. Once Steve retired from the army in 1997, he came to work for Turbomeca in the Metrology department. Steve was responsible for Arriel, Saphire, Tri-60 and T-45 metrology and was final inspector for Microturbo and LADS. He also structured and ran the parts scrap control and recovery program. Given the current increasing demand for Turbomeca products and our commitment to provide the best possible service to our customers, Turbomeca is in process of expanding its field service network in the Northeastern United States. In 2005, Steve’s job will focus strictly on supporting Sikorsky products and completions. Steve’s other responsibilities will be shared among two additional Field Representatives which will allow us to continue improving our personalized service to all customers. Steve says his motto in life is, "Treat everyone as you would want to be treated."

The global demand for Turbomeca engines continues to increase at an unprecedented pace, Turbomeca announces the launch of a 40,000 sq.ft. Production Unit for new parts, assembly and tests, located at Turbomeca USA in Grand Prairie (TX). The US based parts production will respond to the fast growing demand for Turbomeca engines in the North American  market while optimizing manufacturing lead times. This production unit is on a fast development track and will be fully up and running within two to three years.

East Asia Airlines / Helicopter Hong Kong Tours has a fleet of Arrielpowered Sikorsky S76C+ and AS350B3 helicopters. Monthly fleet time average is 540 hours (1080 engine hours and 1900 cycles). Graeme McIntosh, Executive Director of East Asia Airlines, says, "We use the AS350B3 helicopters for filming, to provide both day and night scenic flights in Hong Kong, and for external load work or anything else that comes up. The Arriel 2B has proven to be reliable in the 2000 hours we have operated it. Turbomeca helicopter engines are the most reliable in their class, and the staff at the Turbomeca Support Center in Singapore makes it an excellent company to work with." Turbomeca extends its appreciation to East Asia Airlines / Helicopter Hong Kong Tours for its business. We are looking forward to continuing to meet our customers’ expectations.

Turbomeca cordially invites you to visit our booth (#2037) at Heli-Expo 2005 in Anaheim, California – United States - from the 6th through the 8th of February, 2005. Turbomeca’s Corporate Senior Management as well as management from various Turbomeca sites around the world will be ready to meet with you. We will be hosting a Customer/Press Breakfast on Monday February 7th (8am-10am) in addition to three other press events during the show. We will be looking forward to seeing you at Heli-Expo.

Rolls-Royce Turbomeca (RRTM) has entered into an agreement with the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) to supply additional RTM RTM 322 engines, modules and parts in support of the NH90 helicopter.

The Rolls-Royce Turbomeca (RRTM) RTM322 engine has been selected by the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) to power its new fleet of 20 NH90 multi-role helicopters.

Turbomeca is pleased to announce that the ÖAMTC has received the 23rd Eurocopter EC 135 helicopter of its fleet, a light twin-engine aircraft powered by the Arrius 2B2.

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