(Boursier.com) — Good harvest for Airbus Helicopters in Anaheim, California. The Helicopter Company (THC), the Saudi state-owned group dedicated to commercial helicopter services, has signed a historic framework agreement with Airbus for up to 120 aircraft of various types to be delivered over the next five to seven years. Part of the deal consists of a firm order for eight H125s as well as 10 H145s which are converted options from a previous contract, bringing THC’s total fleet of Airbus helicopters to 60 units, of which 25 are already in service Today.
The new H125 helicopters will support the delivery of THC’s range of services in areas such as aerial work and tourism. The H145s will be used in a variety of roles including emergency medical services (EMS) and corporate transportation.
THC CEO Capt. Arnaud Martinez said: “We are delighted to announce our framework agreement with Airbus, a transformative moment in our growth journey that consolidates our position as a global player as well as a regional leader. The agreement will enable us to both contribute to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals by strengthening the Saudi aviation sector while meeting the evolving needs of our growing customer base, both locally and globally. Our collaboration with Airbus will reshape the aviation landscape as together we will push the boundaries of innovation and demonstrate that with the right partner, anything is possible in aviation.”
Additionally, HealthNet Aeromedical Services, headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia, will soon expand its all-Airbus fleet with the addition of four H135 helicopters. As one of the largest hospital air medical programs in the country, the helicopters will be used to care for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients throughout the state of West Virginia. “HealthNet has been a valued partner of Airbus Helicopters, Inc. since 1986, and we look forward to supporting their mission as they elevate their fleet with the addition of four new H135s,” said Bart Reijnen, President of Airbus Helicopters, Inc. and North America Region Manager. “These helicopters will be the first in their fleet equipped with Helionix avionics, enabling increased mission flexibility and safety that benefits their employees and the communities they serve.”
Finally, German helicopter emergency medical services operator DRF Luftrettung announced orders for up to ten H145 helicopters (seven firm orders, three options). “DRF Luftrettung’s mission is to continually improve medical care for people in need. With the new order for ten additional H145s, we continue to ensure optimal service to our patients by keeping the helicopter fleet as modern as possible. and flexible as possible for our rescue missions,” said Dr. Krystian Pracz, CEO of DRF Luftrettung.
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