NHIndustries: the central hub of the NH90 program
NHIndustries, a French SAS company headquartered in Aix-en-Provence, is wholly owned by Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo, and GKN Fokker Aerospace. Serving as the central hub for these companies in the NH90 program, NHI has overseen the design, development, and service entry of the NH90 since its establishment in 1992, catering to both NAHEMA (NATO Helicopter Management Agency) and export clients. NHIndustries is certified to ISO 9001: 2015, EN 9100: 2018 (AS 9100: D – JISQ 9100: 2016), AQAP 2110: D and AQAP 2310: B, for prime Contractorship and Management of International Aeronautical Programmes and related services.
NHI’s primary responsibilities
Airworthiness & Safety
Full oversight of certification and compliance processes
Integrated Logistic Support (ILS)
Strategic management to ensure long-term operational readiness
Programme Management
Technical and operational coordination to meet timelines, quality, and cost targets.
Design & Innovation
Configuration, development, and continuous product improvement.
the partnership
AIRBUS HELICOPTER
- Power plant
- Rotors
- Electrical system
- Flight control system
- Core avionic system
- Production assembly
AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND
- Forward and centre fuselage
- Fuel system
- Communication system
- Avionics control system
- TTH mission system
- Production assembly
GKN FOKKER AEROSPACE
- Tail structure
- Doors
- Sponsons
- Landing gear
- Intermediate gearbox
LEONARDO
- Rear fuselage
- Main gearbox
- Hydraulic system
- AFCS
- Plant management system
- NFH mission system
- Production assembly
Program Organisation
NHIndustries ensures the highest levels of quality, safety, and environmental stewardship through internationally recognized certifications and a robust Quality Management System.
2 Export nations dealing through AH/LH and NHI:
Spain, Qatar
5 Export nations dealing individually with NHI:
Oman, Sweden, New Zealand Finland, Greece
5 European nations grouped into NAHEMO:
Belgium, Italy, Germany, France, Netherlands
