Tue, Feb 28, 2006
Will Continue Providing Engines
Rolls-Royce has
finalized a new agreement with MD Helicopters Inc. for the supply
of Model 250 turboshaft engines, reaffirming the company’s
support to the helicopter manufacturer.
The Rolls-Royce Model 250 engine series powers the MD 500E(R),
MD 520N(R), MD 530F(R) and MD 600N(R) turbine helicopters.
MD Helicopters completed a restructuring transaction last July
when Patriarch Partners, LLC, a New York based financial firm with
approximately $5 billion under management, acquired a controlling
interest in the company. Following this change of ownership, MDHI
has been focused on the providing spare parts for its existing
fleet of helos, also while working to fulfill existing orders.
The agreement allows MD Helicopters to continue doing just
that.
"This agreement represents a significant milestone in our
relationship with MD Helicopters," said Scott Crislip, President -
Helicopters and Small Gas Turbine Engines for Rolls-Royce.
"Rolls-Royce is pleased to continue its association with the MD 500
and MD 600N series product lines, having produced powerplants for
over 4,600 examples of these versatile aircraft and their
predecessors."
"This milestone reaffirms unwavering Rolls-Royce support to all
current and future MD Helicopter customers. They can be assured
Rolls-Royce is committed to one of the leading brand names in the
industry," Crislip added.
Commenting on the
implementation of the new OEM agreement, MDHI Chairman Lynn Tilton
said: "The Model 250 family of engines has been part of the MD 500
and MD 600 series helicopters since the first flight of the Model
500. The reliability of the engine is well known among both
military and commercial operators worldwide. Our partnership with
Rolls-Royce on these engines assures our operators of dependable
engines and service for many years to come."
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