Key aerospace and defense suppliers from France and Romania met this month in Ghimbav for an "Industry Day" and B2B matchmaking session, a strategic platform to explore industrial cooperation opportunities linked to Romania's H225M multirole helicopter project under the SAFE (Security Action for Europe) program, Airbus said in a release.
According to Airbus, the event aimed to facilitate direct dialogue between Tier-1 suppliers of the Super Puma family and Romanian companies, assessing potential business transfers, local production opportunities and long-term maintenance support for the H225M.
Participants held targeted B2B meetings to ensure technical alignment and identify synergies in areas such as aerostructures, electronics and engine components.
Airbus said the initiative underscores its commitment to maintaining deep industrial roots in Romania. While the transition to the H225M platform brings new technical requirements, the goal remains to build a strong local ecosystem capable of supporting the Romanian Armed Forces' future fleet with high availability and domestic expertise.
"Romania is a strategic country for us. We are ready to expand our activity here, creating jobs in cutting-edge technology and a solid supply chain serving both Romania and the global market. For the H225M project, the cornerstone of our commitment to Romania, full industrial cooperation will follow an order for 42 units," said Georges Durdilly, Airbus Helicopters Romania Managing Director.
Cooperation between the Romanian and French aerospace industries dates back to the 1970s, when Romania began licensed production of the Alouette 3 and Puma helicopters - aircraft that helped build a national industrial heritage and showcased the skills of Romanian technicians.
"The H225M is the natural successor to this legacy. Our industrial base is ready for the next generation of production. We invite our Super Puma suppliers to see local companies not just as vendors, but as Tier-1 partners capable of meeting the highest EASA standards, as we build the bridges needed for our common future," said IAR CEO Marian Rasaliu.
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