GKN Fokker and Airbus Helicopters deepen partnership with new defence agreement

GKN Aerospace’s Dutch business, GKN Fokker, has signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus Helicopters. The signing took place on October 1, during the visit of Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands to Airbus in Toulouse. The royal visit underscores the strategic value of the long-standing relationship between Airbus, […]

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Royal Thai Air Force’s H225M © Royal Thai Air Force

Royal Thai Air Force commits to Airbus H225 helicopters for SAR and EMS

Aircraft & Engines

Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) for two H225 multi-role helicopters, a purchase that will broaden the service’s capacity in search and rescue (SAR) and emergency medical services (EMS). The agreement reflects the RTAF’s commitment to safeguarding national security while also providing rapid humanitarian assistance when needed. The

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StarFlight orders Airbus H145 Helicopters

Aircraft & Engines

Australian aviation provider StarFlight has confirmed an order for three Airbus H145 helicopters to support emergency helicopter operations for Ambulance Tasmania and Tasmania Police. The new aircraft are expected to enter service in late 2027 and will undertake a wide range of missions across the island state. The order follows StarFlight’s recent appointment to deliver

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Tokyo Fire Department's Airbus H225 helicopter

Tokyo Fire Department orders Airbus H225 to enhance emergency response fleet

Aircraft & Engines

The Tokyo Fire Department has awarded Airbus Helicopters a contract for a new H225 helicopter following a competitive tender process. The acquisition is part of the agency’s ongoing fleet modernisation programme and will replace an older aircraft to improve operational readiness for critical missions, including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, emergency medical services and disaster

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H175 Helicopter in Skyco livery © Airbus Helicopters

SKYCO orders six more Airbus H175 helicopters

Aircraft & Engines

Airbus Helicopters has signed a new contract with SKYCO International Financial Leasing (SKYCO) for the purchase of six additional H175 helicopters. This latest order follows an initial agreement earlier in 2024 for six H175s, intended for emergency management and public service missions in Guangdong Province. With this second acquisition, SKYCO demonstrates its continued confidence in

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Nagoya City orders Airbus H160 for fire and rescue operations

Aircraft & Engines

The Nagoya City Fire Bureau in Japan has placed an order for the advanced Airbus H160 helicopter, marking a significant enhancement to its aerial capabilities in fire fighting, search and rescue, and disaster response. This new addition to the fleet will enable the Bureau to conduct a wide range of critical missions, including reconnaissance of

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The Kingdom of Bahrain has ordered nine H145 helicopters © Airbus Helicopters

Bahrain orders nine Airbus H145 helicopters

Aircraft & Engines

Airbus Helicopters has secured a significant contract with the Kingdom of Bahrain for the purchase of nine H145 helicopters. The agreement was signed by His Excellency Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Interior, and marks a strategic enhancement of the country’s aerial capabilities in both law enforcement and emergency medical services. The

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The Spanish Navy has taken delivery of the first two NH90 MSPT helicopters

Spanish Navy receives first two NH90 MSPT helicopters

Military & Defense

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first two NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters (MSPT – Multi-Role Support Transport) to the Spanish Navy from its Albacete facility. These aircraft are the first of seven navalised NH90s ordered under the second phase of Spain’s NH90 programme, which includes a total of 23 helicopters. The MSPT variant has been specially

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Airbus’ new integrated distribution centre in Ontario, Canada © Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters opens new distribution centre in Ontario, Canada

MRO & Production

Airbus Helicopters has officially opened its new integrated distribution centre in the Niagara region of Ontario, Canada. The 21,000 ft² facility is designed to support industrial activities and expand the company’s spare parts storage capabilities, boosting efficiency across operations. The launch of the new centre reflects Airbus Helicopters’ ongoing dedication to Ontario and the wider

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Greece orders eight H215 from Airbus Helicopters

Aircraft & Engines

Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Hellenic Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection for the purchase of eight H215 helicopters, with an option for two additional aircraft, to support wildfire response efforts in Greece. The agreement follows a tender carried out by the Project Preparation Facility of Growthfund (the National Fund of

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GKN Fokker and Airbus Helicopters deepen partnership with new defence agreement

Royal Thai Air Force commits to Airbus H225 helicopters for SAR and EMS

StarFlight orders Airbus H145 Helicopters

Tokyo Fire Department orders Airbus H225 to enhance emergency response fleet

SKYCO orders six more Airbus H175 helicopters

Nagoya City orders Airbus H160 for fire and rescue operations

Bahrain orders nine Airbus H145 helicopters

Spanish Navy receives first two NH90 MSPT helicopters

Airbus Helicopters opens new distribution centre in Ontario, Canada

Greece orders eight H215 from Airbus Helicopters

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