Bell Textron and TEREM sign MoU to support Bulgarian Bell 206s
The six helicopters are used by the Bulgarian Air Force for training, reconnaissance, transport, and medical evacuation
Bell Textron has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with TEREM Holding Bulgaria to cooperate and mutually support a fleet of six Bell 206 helicopters owned by the Bulgarian Air Force.
The helicopters are used by the air force for training, transport, reconnaissance, and medical evacuation (medevac).
Under the terms of the MoU, TEREM – a state-owned company of the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense – would provide local customer service to the Bulgarian Air Force, while Bell Textron Prague would supply aircraft parts and personnel support.
The intended Bell support includes Part 145 maintenance services, Part 21 engineering and design, and, in partnership with TEREM Holding, “heavy and complex maintenance, retrofits, modification and upgrades, and customization” for the Bell 206 fleet.
“We are thrilled to explore this cooperative effort between Bell and TEREM Holding Bulgaria as we provide maintenance support to the Bulgarian Air Force,” said Vlastimil Cepicka, Manager at Bell Textron Prague.
Bell Textron also announced that it would deliver a Bell 505 to the government of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, earlier this year.
Oliver Cuenca
Oliver Cuenca was a Junior Editor at the Voyageur Group. He was previously a News and Features Journalist for the rail magazine IRJ until 2021, and studied MA Magazine Journalism at Cardiff University. His favourite helicopter is the AW169 – the workhorse of the UK air ambulance sector! He also led the creation of Waypoint: The AirMed&Rescue podcast, serving as its Production Editor and co-host.