Airbus has partnered with Draken Europe to fulfill the requirements of the British Maritime Coast Guard Agency (MCA) for the UKSAR2G Second Generation Search and Rescue Service.
Airbus and Dracen Introducing a UK based partnership Demonstrating a long history of providing important search and rescue services worldwide, a spirit of technological advancement and innovation combined with strong financial flexibility.
Combine the service-proven SAR product with the support capabilities of Airbus, the world leader in aviation, with the extensive operational experience of Draken, a Mission Critical Aviation Service Provider for UK Government And global customers, it will allow us to offer a comprehensive next-generation upgrade to MCA’s existing SAR service while ensuring strong continuity of its life-saving operations.
together, Airbus and Dracen will provide a comprehensive system solution that will seamlessly deploy advanced helicopters. Fixed-wing aircraft and drones are supported by a wide range of integrated mission critical technologies that will enable the timely delivery of SAR response when and where it is needed.
together, Airbus and Dracen Europe employ more than 12,000 professionals The UK’s highly skilled airlines have more than 110,000 jobs in around 2,500 supplier companies across the country.
Colin James, Managing Director of Airbus Helicopters UK, says, “We have great respect for the long history, traditions and dedicated workforce of MCA SAR operations today. With Draken we are totally focused on this opportunity. Introducing next-generation SAR service Apply our innovative technologies and practices integrated with our advanced and proven high-performance aircraft. “
Draken Europe CEO Paul Armstrong commented: “The complementary skills of our companies blend well with our extensive combined experience, innovation and decades of experience building, operating and supporting SAR helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. Special missions will allow us to present a convincing SAR2G proposal to MCA. . With Airbus, we will provide a service that provides resistance and good value for money, But the most important thing is the service that will always respond to emergencies when necessary. “
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