Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters Completes Buy of German MRO, Supplier
ZF Luftfahrttechnik—which was acquired by Airbus Helicopters—has delivered more than 10,000 gearboxes.
Airbus H135 on static display at Farnborough Air Show
ZF Luftfahrttechnik is the supplier of the Airbus H135 main gearbox. (Photo: Airbus Helicopters)

Airbus Helicopters finalized its acquisition of ZF Luftfahrttechnik, an MRO provider and manufacturer of helicopter components in Germany. Following the completion of the deal, announced in June 2021, the company will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary under the name Airbus Helicopters Technik.

ZF Luftfahrttechnik has delivered more than 10,000 gearboxes and is a supplier of the Airbus H135 main gearbox. The company is also a major MRO for the German armed forces. It had revenues of €94 million ($98.9 million) in 2021 and employs 450 people.