Dubai: Gulf Helicopters Company (GHC), a Qatar-based global commercial aviation services provider, has announced a TrueChoice maintenance agreement with GE Aerospace for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of six CT7-2E1 engines that power three of its AW189 helicopters. The agreement also includes access to GE Aerospace's spare-engine pool to help maximise availability and minimise operational downtime for its AW189 fleet.
According to Emirates News Agency, the TrueChoice program combines GE Aerospace's maintenance expertise with customisable services across the engine lifecycle. These solutions aim to maximise engine availability and predictability while managing maintenance costs. Supported by GE Aerospace's growing data and analytic capabilities, the TrueChoice services are tailored to meet the business and financial objectives of operators, offering flexible risk transfer and payment options.
Capt. Mohd Al Hilal of Gulf Helicopters Company stated that signing the agreement at the Dubai Air Show highlights their focus on safety, reliability, and mission readiness for clients in the energy sector. He emphasized that the choice of GE Aerospace's TrueChoice program is a direct investment in the operational excellence of their fleet, ensuring that the AW189 helicopters will maintain maximum availability and perform critical long-range missions with high standards of flight safety and engine integrity.
Salim Mousallam, Regional Vice-President of GE Aerospace, remarked that the TrueChoice agreement with Gulf Helicopters Company establishes a new level of engine maintenance and support for helicopter operators in the MENA region. He noted the partnership reinforces GE Aerospace's commitment to delivering high-level services to meet the evolving needs of Middle East customers, expressing pride in partnering with GHC, an operator prioritising safety and operational excellence. The collaboration aims to provide high-quality services to GHC, reducing maintenance burdens and service disruptions to support availability for their critical AW189 fleet.