Tag: Airbus

Romanian Ministry of Interior Orders 3 Airbus H135s for Air Medical Services

September 19, 2019

Airbus Helicopters and the Romanian Ministry of Interior have signed a contract for the purchase of three H135 helicopters and associated support and services for air medical services and search and rescue (SAR) missions in the country, following a four-year framework agreement signed at the end of July 2019 that foresees the procurement of up … More Romanian Ministry of Interior Orders 3 Airbus H135s for Air Medical Services

Airbus Delivers Two H145 Helicopters for Emergency Medical Services in New Zealand

August 13, 2019

Airbus has delivered two H145 helicopters to the New Zealand Helicopter Emergency Medical Services, the first two H145 helicopters in emergency medical services (EMS) configuration in the New Zealand market.   The official handover event between Airbus Australia Pacific and the New Zealand Helicopter Emergency Medical Services took place in Christchurch today. Airbus Australia Pacific managing … More Airbus Delivers Two H145 Helicopters for Emergency Medical Services in New Zealand

Icelandic Coast Guard Upgrades to Airbus H225 Rescue Helicopters

April 9, 2019

Reykjavik, Airbus Helicopters is supporting the Icelandic Coast Guard (ICG) with the entry into service of two Airbus H225 heavy search and rescue (SAR) helicopters as the first step in a renewal of the agency’s helicopter fleet. The aircraft are replacing two of the ICG’s three existing Airbus AS332L1 Super Pumas, the first of which … More Icelandic Coast Guard Upgrades to Airbus H225 Rescue Helicopters

Chinese Ministry of Transport Selects the H175 For Search and Rescue Operations

March 19, 2019

The Rescue and Salvage Bureau (CRS) of the Chinese Ministry of Transport (MOT) is extending its medium class search and rescue helicopter fleet with the Airbus H175, beginning with a signature for two aircraft in search and rescue (SAR) configuration. These new H175s will perform SAR missions in one of the world’s busiest areas for … More Chinese Ministry of Transport Selects the H175 For Search and Rescue Operations

Airbus to Deliver Canada’s First H145 in HEMS Configuration to STARS Air Ambulance

October 30, 2018

Following an extensive RFP process, Airbus’ H145 was selected as the fleet replacement aircraft for STARS air ambulance’s ageing fleet, becoming the first H145s in HEMS configuration to enter Canada. The twin-engine H145 was chosen thanks to its exceptional HEMS heritage and safety record with its BK117 and EC145 predecessors. Offering the largest cabin in its … More Airbus to Deliver Canada’s First H145 in HEMS Configuration to STARS Air Ambulance