A Bell 412 helicopter from the Norwegian Special Forces. Credit: Torbjørn Kjosvold/ Forsvaret

KONGSBERG AVIATION MAINTENANCE SERVICES BECOMES FIRST AUTHORIZED MAINTENANCE CENTER FOR BELL IN NORWAY

In November, Bell Textron Inc. announced its first Authorized Maintenance Center (AMC) in Norway. Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services (KAMS) based in Kjeller, Norway, will provide aircraft maintenance services for the Bell 412 fleet, operated by the Royal Norwegian Air Force.

Cover photo courtesy of Torbjørn Kjosvold / Forsvaret.

“We are excited to be a part of Bell’s AMC network,” said Atle Wøllo, President of KAMS. “KAMS provides excellent maintenance and we are confident that our support is unmatched and look forward to assisting Norwegian customers with their aircraft maintenance needs.”

KAMS has played a significant role in the Norwegian aviation industry since 1916 and is currently Strategic Partner to Royal Norwegian Air Force. The company has extensive capabilities in repair, overhaul and modifications, and component testing for several military aircraft platforms. It also specialize in recycling spare part.

“We are thrilled to include KAMS in Bell’s AMC network,” said Duncan Van De Velde, managing director, Bell. “Bell has a total of four AMC’s in Europe and we look forward to growing our network and supporting our European customers.”

Bell established the AMC network to reinforce its commitment to enhancing local support to customers, so they can quickly and efficiently continue their operations. Bell supports customers in more than 50 countries around the world.

Inside a Bell 412 of the Norwegian Air Force. Credit Onar Digernes Aase /Forsvaret