NHI to Provide Spares and Maintenance for Greek NH90s

Airbus Helicopters, December 12, 2025 - Marignane, France - NH Industries and the Greek Ministry of Defence have signed the follow-on support contract for their NH90 fleet.

The contract, valued at €50 million, will establish a support ecosystem for the country's NH90 fleet. Over the next five years, this agreement will provide spare parts and maintenance services to significantly increase the fleet's operational availability.

Axel Aloccio, President of NH Industries and Head of NH90 programme at Airbus Helicopters, said "This support contract is a key milestone for the success of the NH90 fleet in Greece. We recently delivered the 20th and final NH90 to the Hellenic Army and this contract will be essential to ensuring that these state-of-the-art helicopters will be available to perform their critical missions”

The NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) is an advanced multi-role military helicopter, engineered to excel in the most demanding operational theatres. The spacious cabin can be rapidly configured to transport up to 20 combat-equipped troops, accommodate 12 MEDEVAC stretchers, or carry internal cargo loaded via its full-width rear ramp.

The NH90 TTH features state-of-the-art technology, including the first 100% fly-by-wire control system on a production helicopter for superior handling and safety, a fully composite airframe for enhanced durability, and an advanced avionics suite ensuring full mission capability day or night and in adverse weather conditions.

The NH90 TTH is the premier choice for armed forces requiring a single, interoperable platform for missions ranging from troop transport and special operations to combat search and rescue and utility support. More than 530 NH90s have been delivered, accumulating more than 500,000 flight hours.

About NHI : NHIndustries is the largest rotorcraft joint venture and it is responsible for the design, manufacturing and support of the NH90 helicopter, one of the leaders in the latest generation of military helicopters. The Company takes the best from the European rotorcraft and defence industry, being owned by Airbus Helicopters (62.5%), Leonardo (32%) and GKN Fokker (5.5%). Each company has a long aerospace pedigree and brings the top of its skills and expertise to the end product.

Greece signs NH90 follow on support contract

NHIndustries - Aix-en-Provence, France – NHIndustries and the Hellenic Republic have reinforced their long‑standing partnership with the signature of a follow‑on support contract dedicated to Greece’s NH90 fleet.

Axel Aloccio, President of NHIndustries, said “This agreement represents a major milestone in ensuring the long‑term success and performance of the NH90 in Greece”

The new contract, valued at €50 million, establishes a comprehensive support framework for the Hellenic Army’s NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters (TTH), covering spare parts provisioning, maintenance services, and a full range of sustainment solutions over the next five years. This support service will significantly enhance the operational availability of Greece’s TTH fleet while further strengthening the relationship between NHIndustries and the Hellenic authorities.

The NH90 TTH is a state‑of‑the‑art, multi‑role military helicopter designed to operate in the most challenging environments. It offers armed forces a single, interoperable platform capable of performing missions such as troop transport, special operations, and combat search and rescue.

NHIndustries—the largest rotorcraft joint venture in the world—is responsible for the design, production, and support of the NH90, one of the most advanced military helicopters of its generation. The company brings together the strengths of Europe’s leading aerospace and defense players: Airbus Helicopters (62.5%), Leonardo (32%), and GKN Fokker (5.5%), each contributing deep expertise and decades of experience.

To date, 135 naval NH90s have been delivered to six nations, accumulating more than 90,000 flight hours across search and rescue, humanitarian, and military missions. As Europe’s largest military helicopter program, the NH90 stands out for its full‑composite airframe, spacious cabin, excellent power‑to‑weight ratio, and extensive mission‑equipment options.

Equipped with a quadruplex fly‑by‑wire flight control system, the NH90 reduces pilot workload and enhances handling performance. It is available in two primary variants: the NH90 NFH (NATO Frigate Helicopter) for naval missions and the NH90 TTH for land‑based operations.

Worldwide, more than 530 NH90 helicopters of both variants have been delivered, operating in diverse climates and environments over land and sea, and collectively surpassing 500,000 flight hours.