A subcontracting agreement was signed between Turbomeca USA, Inc. (Safran group) and Eurocopter Canada Limited that will provide level 1 and 2 (different level on intervention on the engine) training courses in Canada.

Under this agreement Eurocopter Canada Limited will be responsible for the training needs in Canada, coordinating with Turbomeca USA, Inc. The goal is to give customers a choice to be trained in Canada for the Arrius or Arriel engines family whether at their facility, or at Eurocopter Canada.

The Turbomeca Training Network is a global training facility with locations in the United States; Brazil, Australasia; Asia Pacific; Japan; Beijing; Europe; Africa; Middle East; Italy; and now Canada.

Turbomeca (Safran group) is the leading helicopter engine manufacturer, and has produced over 68 000 turbines based on its own designs since the company was founded. Dedicated to 2,350 customers in 155 countries, Turbomeca provides a proximity service thanks to its 16 sites, 26 Maintenance Centers, 24 Repair & Overhaul Centers and 90 Field representatives and Field technicians. Microturbo, the subsidiary of Turbomeca, is the European leader in turbojet engines for missiles, drones and auxiliary power units.

For more information : www.turbomeca.com and www.safran-group.com.