Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services (KAMS) in Kjeller, Norway, has been named as an authorized service center for Bell Textron to provide maintenance for the fleet of 18 Bell 412 helicopters operated by the Royal Norwegian Air Force. Bell said KAMS has played a significant role in the Norwegian aviation industry since 1916 and posesses extensive capabilities in repair, overhaul, and modifications, as well as component testing, for several aircraft types.
“We are thrilled to include KAMS in Bell’s AMC network,” said Duncan Van De Velde, managing director, Commercial Business. “Bell has a total of five AMCs in Europe and 12 worldwide. We look forward to growing our network and supporting our European customers.”
Heli-One in Stavanger also serves as a customer service facility for Bell in Norway, providing maintenance and components overhaul services for the 412. “This an important milestone for Bell in Norway,” said Bell independent representative Ole Petter Bakken. “With the opening of the Bell 525 Experience Center at the Stavanger Airport earlier last month and the new AMC, Bell is making an impact in the region.”