Airline companies Airtelis, Heliswiss Iberica, and Air Zermatt broaden their commitments under their HCare service contracts.
Airbus Helicopters and Airtelis/RTE Renew Parts by the Hour Contract
Airbus Helicopters and Airtelis/RTE have renewed their Parts by the Hour (PBH) contract for a significant five-year period. This contract, under Airbus Helicopters' HCare Smart support and service offer, ensures the continued availability, reliability, and maintenance support of critical helicopter components used in powerline inspection and maintenance operations.
The renewal of this contract is set to bring about several key benefits for Airtelis/RTE.
Cost Predictability and Risk Reduction
With the PBH contract model, Airtelis/RTE will pay for helicopter parts based on usage hours rather than upfront purchases. This not only provides cost predictability but also reduces the financial risk associated with unexpected component failures or high maintenance costs.
Increased Helicopter Availability
By having a guaranteed supply of parts and maintenance support through HCare Smart, Airtelis/RTE can maximize helicopter operational readiness. This is essential for powerline inspections, where helicopter availability directly impacts the ability to maintain infrastructure efficiently and safely.
Optimized Maintenance and Fleet Management
The contract includes predictive and proactive parts management, minimizing downtime and ensuring timely replacement of components. This leads to fewer disruptions in powerline patrols and faster response times to infrastructure issues.
Enhanced Operational Safety and Reliability
Reliable parts supply and professional maintenance support contribute to safer helicopter operations. In powerline missions, where pilots operate near high-voltage lines, safety is paramount.
Support for Critical Infrastructure
Airtelis/RTE’s helicopters play a crucial role in monitoring and maintaining the electrical grid infrastructure. Renewing this contract ensures they can continue these vital operations without interruption, supporting the broader energy network’s stability and efficiency.
This partnership between Airbus Helicopters and Airtelis/RTE strengthens Airtelis/RTE’s powerline operations by improving reliability, safety, and cost management of their Airbus helicopter fleet. This, in turn, supports uninterrupted inspection and maintenance of powerlines, which is critical for energy distribution and infrastructure resilience.
In addition to Airtelis/RTE, Air Zermatt, a Swiss customer, has also renewed its HCare Smart PBH contract for an additional five years. Air Zermatt has retrofitted four of its H125 helicopters with the new H125 power upgrade, which provides extra payload and increased safety.
Airbus Helicopters' commitment to providing solutions that respond to operator requirements is evident in its recent announcements at the European Rotors trade fair in Cologne, Germany. The company reinforced its support and services with three European customers and announced that Heliswiss Iberica SA has joined its global network of service centres.
The new H125 power upgrade is a significant development for Airbus Helicopters, as it offers increased safety and operational capabilities for its customers. The Crash Resistant Fuel System, one of the additional upgrades available for H125 helicopters, is intended to enhance the safety of these aircraft.
In conclusion, the renewal of the HCare Smart PBH contract is a strategic move that strengthens the partnership between Airbus Helicopters and its customers, ensuring the continued safety, reliability, and efficiency of powerline operations.
The renewed PBH contract between Airbus Helicopters and Airtelis/RTE, under the HCare Smart support and service offer, will also bring about financial benefits in the aerospace industry, specifically for Airtelis/RTE, through cost predictability and risk reduction. Additionally, the partnership aims to optimize maintenance and fleet management for Airtelis/RTE's helicopters, ensuring increased helicopter availability, which is crucial for powerline inspections and maintenance in the finance sector.
