New purchase brings RTAF’s H225M fleet to 12 units
Airbus Helicopters has secured an additional order of four H225M (previously known as EC725) multirole utility helicopters from the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), as part of the fleet strengthening programme. This follow-on order will bring the RTAF’s H225M fleet to 12 units by 2021.
Specially equipped with emergency flotation gear, fast roping, cargo sling, search light and electro-optical systems, these four new multirole H225M helicopters will join RTAF’s existing fleet of six H225Ms for combat search and rescue missions, search and rescue flights and troop transport operations. The air force will also be receiving two H225Ms from its earlier order, by end of this year.
This latest contract will also cover on-site technical support and continuing airworthiness management organisation services, fully supported by Airbus’Thailand team.
“The H225Ms have served the Royal Thai Air Force well since the delivery of its first batch in 2015, and we are truly honoured by this renewed order, underscoring their continued trust and confidence in our helicopters and the committed support to their fleet. With its proven versatility, reliability and endurance, we know that the H225 will continue to capably fulfil the most challenging missions. RTAF can count on our Thailand-based customer centrefor continued availability of the fleet,” said Philippe Monteux, Head of Southeast Asia and Pacific region.
Featuring state-of-the-art electronic instruments and the renowned 4-axis autopilot system, the 11-ton-catergory twin-turbine H225M offers outstanding endurance and fast cruise speed, and may be fitted with various equipment to suit any role. Close to 90 units are in service, achieving 100,700 flight hours to-date.
STARLUX aircraft has launched enhanced service with Viasat’s high performance in-flight connectivity solution, marking an expanded relationship. The phased rollout of Viasat’s high-speed,...
Embraer Executive Jets announced a purchase agreement with Flexjet. The agreement comprises a fleet of Embraer business jets, which includes the Praetor 600, Praetor 500 and Phenom 300E models, a...
Eve Air Mobility announced its collaboration with PRS Aeroportos - participating as a consortium between Pax Aeroportos SA, concessionaire of Campo de Marte Airport, and UrbanV SpA, vertiport ope...
Evolito announces its collaboration with Flying Whales. This partnership marks a significant milestone in sustainable cargo aviation, demonstrating both innovative solutions to real world problems and...