The Czech Ministry of Interior has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for 11 five-bladed H145 helicopters to modernise the Czech Police Aviation Service fleet. The multi-role aircraft will support law enforcement, search and rescue, and emergency medical operations, backed by a full training and logistics package to ensure smooth integration.
Airbus said the move represents a natural progression from the Czech police’s existing H135 fleet, offering strong operational commonality for pilots and maintenance crews while enhancing readiness from day one. The new H145s will deliver greater range, increased lifting capacity and simplified maintenance through advanced digital systems.
Thomas Hein, Head of Europe Region at Airbus Helicopters, highlighted the H145’s versatility and noted that the platform is already widely used by law enforcement agencies across Europe, including police forces in Germany, the French Gendarmerie and the Lithuanian Border Guards.
The agreement also underlines Airbus’ long-standing relationship with the Czech Republic, where the company has operated for 25 years and sources more than €200 million (US$234 million) in goods annually from local suppliers.
