Norrlandsflyg hires Saab for maintenance

The defence and security company Saab has received an order from Norrlandsflyg AB, who are purchasing technical services for their helicopter fleet through a call-off contract.
Norrlandsflyg AB is responsible for the contracted Swedish Search and Rescue operations on behalf of the Swedish Maritime Administration, and is responsible for the helicopter ambulance operations in the Västra Götaland region. The company have a number of Sikorsky S-76 rescue helicopters stationed throughout Sweden. It has its main base and current technical department located at Säve Airport in Gothenburg.

The order from Norrlandsflyg means that Saab will provide certified technicians and mechanics.

“This is another positive step for us, providing support to both military and civil helicopter operators, and it will be a pleasure to work with Norrlandsflyg,” says Torsten Öhman, divisional manager and responsible for the helicopter operations at Saab business area Support and Services.

Saab already has a contract with Scandinavian Air Ambulance (Scandinavian MediCopter), which is deployed in EMS operations in Sweden and Finland.