PHI, August 27, 2025 - PHI MRO Services, a global leader in helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, announced that it was recently awarded a completion contract for a Bell OH-58 Kiowa by the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office (DPSO). The aircraft is set to be completed later this year.
The contract includes interior and exterior modifications and the installation of mission-specific equipment and avionics integrations—all tailored to the operational needs of DPSO’s Air Division. Highlights of avionics and communications upgrades include the installation of a Garmin GTN™ 650Xi touchscreen flight navigator, Macro-Blue 15.6-inch TFO cockpit display, Trakka mapping system and Aero Dynamix NVG.
The OH-58 will also be fully customized with fresh paint and updated interior seating.
The award follows PHI MRO’s recent delivery of two Bell 407 GXis to the Louisiana State Police (LSP) as part of a completion contract announced during last year’s Airborne Public Safety Association Conference (APSCON).
Piotr Kosmulski, Chief Operating Officer of PHI MRO Services, said “Modernizing public sector aircraft is critical to maintaining operational readiness. PHI MRO has a deep understanding of special mission aircraft and the flexibility required to support public and law enforcement agencies. We’re proud that the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office trusts our team to deliver the high-impact solutions that ensure they’re ready to provide accurate and timely life-saving aviation services.”
DeSoto Parish Sheriff Jayson Richardson, said “The DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office is committed to making critical investments to help enhance our ability to protect and serve the public. We’re pleased to partner with PHI MRO Services to equip our Air Division’s OH-58 aircraft with state-of-the-art technology.”
Meeting the highest safety standards and industry qualifications, PHI MRO Services has a long-standing history of delivering MRO services to public and law enforcement agencies, emergency medical service providers and commercial operators. With a dedicated team of over 100 skilled professionals and a purpose-built 230,000-square-foot facility, PHI MRO Services ensures projects are done right and on time, maximizing aircraft availability and meeting the demanding schedules of its customers.
The contract includes interior and exterior modifications and the installation of mission-specific equipment and avionics integrations—all tailored to the operational needs of DPSO’s Air Division. Highlights of avionics and communications upgrades include the installation of a Garmin GTN™ 650Xi touchscreen flight navigator, Macro-Blue 15.6-inch TFO cockpit display, Trakka mapping system and Aero Dynamix NVG.
The OH-58 will also be fully customized with fresh paint and updated interior seating.
The award follows PHI MRO’s recent delivery of two Bell 407 GXis to the Louisiana State Police (LSP) as part of a completion contract announced during last year’s Airborne Public Safety Association Conference (APSCON).
Piotr Kosmulski, Chief Operating Officer of PHI MRO Services, said “Modernizing public sector aircraft is critical to maintaining operational readiness. PHI MRO has a deep understanding of special mission aircraft and the flexibility required to support public and law enforcement agencies. We’re proud that the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office trusts our team to deliver the high-impact solutions that ensure they’re ready to provide accurate and timely life-saving aviation services.”
DeSoto Parish Sheriff Jayson Richardson, said “The DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office is committed to making critical investments to help enhance our ability to protect and serve the public. We’re pleased to partner with PHI MRO Services to equip our Air Division’s OH-58 aircraft with state-of-the-art technology.”
Meeting the highest safety standards and industry qualifications, PHI MRO Services has a long-standing history of delivering MRO services to public and law enforcement agencies, emergency medical service providers and commercial operators. With a dedicated team of over 100 skilled professionals and a purpose-built 230,000-square-foot facility, PHI MRO Services ensures projects are done right and on time, maximizing aircraft availability and meeting the demanding schedules of its customers.
OH-58A Kiowa N355SJ ( State of Louisiana )
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