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Safran Helicopter Engines Signed SBH® Contract with Reignwood Aviation Group

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On October 15th in Beijing, Safran Helicopter Engines signed SBH® (support-by-the-hour) contract with Reignwood Aviation Group, to support the ARRIUS 2R engines equipped on the Bell 505 helicopters operated by Reignwood Aviation. This is the first SBH® contract signed for Arrius 2R engine in China which is an important milestone in the growth of SBH®service in the country.

Arrius 2R, the Bell 505 engine​
Reignwood Aviation Bell 505, powered by the Arrius 2R

On October 15th in Beijing, Safran Helicopter Engines signed SBH® (support-by-the-hour) contract with Reignwood Aviation Group, to support the Arrius 2R engines equipped on the Bell 505 helicopters operated by Reignwood Aviation. This is the first SBH® contract signed for Arrius 2R engine in China which is an important milestone in the growth of SBH®service in the country. Mr. Cedric GOUBET, CEO of Safran Helicopter Engines, and Mr. ZHENG Gang, Chairman of Reignwood Aviation, witnessed the signature ceremony.

Reignwood Aviation is one of the most promising and strongly developing new enterprises in Chinese general aviation area, it is also currently the biggest civil operator of Bell 505 helicopter in Asia-Pacific region. As of 2024, the fleet size of Reignwood Aviation has reached 65 aircraft which serve various missions such as business flights, sightseeing tours, oil services, medical rescue, etc.

 “I am very proud of the trust and recognition from Reignwood Aviation to us. This win-win cooperation fully demonstrates the value of SBH®and serves a model for all Bell 505 civil operators in China to join this service. We are committed to provide the best service to ensure the missions and actively support their strong growth in the Chinese general aviation market. “, Cédric GOUBET, CEO of Safran Helicopter Engines said. 

Marc DELORT, the General Manager of Safran Helicopter Engines China, YANG Yongqiang, the Executive President of Reignwood Aviation, and LUO Jing, the General Manager of Reignwood Northern (Beijing) General Aviation Co.,Ltd attended the signature ceremony.  

The Arrius 2R is designed to deliver performance and power within the 500 shp range, while improving safety and lowering pilot workload via the dual-channel FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control). It is the only turbine in the power range with this feature. Over the years, the Arrius range has maintained its status as the most competitive and robust engine solution for the light helicopter market, and it continues to be selected for new models.

SBH® is Safran Helicopter Engines' support-by-the-hour service. It provides visibility on engine operating costs and smooths financial flows, while making scheduled and unscheduled maintenance operations more flexible. Today, 50% of Safran Helicopter Engines' engine flight hours are covered by the SBH® service.