Airbus Helicopters concluded VERTICON 2025 with 118 commitments, including 63 firm orders, from global customers for a range of its multi-mission helicopters.
A key highlight of the event was the strong demand for the newly unveiled H140, a light twin-engine multi-mission helicopter. More than 74 commitments were made for the aircraft, with emergency medical services (EMS) set to be its first operational mission. Leading EMS operators in the U.S. and Europe, including Global Medical Response, ADAC Luftrettung, ÖAMTC Flugrettung, Air Methods, Stat MedEvac, Metro Aviation, and DRF Luftrettung, placed orders and signed letters of intent.
Beyond the H140, Airbus saw further success with the H160, which has begun commercial offshore operations with PHI Aviation for Shell following an innovative route-proving programme. Brazilian operator Omni also signed a multi-services HCare contract in preparation for H160 operations with Petrobras. Additionally, New York State Police announced an order for one H160 and three H145 helicopters, making it the first U.S. law enforcement agency to operate the H160.
On the support and services front, Westair Helicopters signed an HCare contract to support the introduction of its H225 fleet for offshore energy operations in Namibia. Meanwhile, GDAT, one of China’s leading helicopter operators, signed an HCare In-Service contract covering ten H225 helicopters used for emergency services and forest protection.
With strong customer engagement and new industry partnerships, VERTICON 2025 reaffirmed Airbus Helicopters’ position as a key player in the global aviation market.
