Airbus Helicopters has announced a series of new orders and agreements spanning emergency medical services and law enforcement operators in Europe and Japan, reinforcing continued demand for its H135, H140 and H145 helicopter platforms.
Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) has placed a follow-on order for three H135 helicopters as part of its ongoing fleet modernisation programme. The aircraft will be deployed to the Hokkaido, Shimane and Miyagi Prefectural Police departments, supporting a wide range of missions including patrol, search and rescue, and tactical transport.
In Europe, ADAC Luftrettung, one of the continent’s largest Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) operators, has signed a strategic long-term framework contract with Airbus Helicopters covering the H135, H140 and H145. The agreement builds on the initial partnership announced at last year’s Verticon, where ADAC Luftrettung was introduced as a launch customer and development partner for the new H140 helicopter.
German HEMS operator DRF Luftrettung has also strengthened its partnership with Airbus Helicopters through a new order for four H145 helicopters. The latest agreement highlights the long-standing relationship between the two organisations and their shared commitment to enhancing air rescue capabilities.
Together, the announcements underline Airbus Helicopters’ continued role in supporting critical emergency response and public safety missions worldwide.
