General Aviation/Helicopter News

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Japan’s Nagoya City Fire Bureau placed an order for an Airbus H160. The helicopter will be deployed for fire fighting, search and rescue missions, as well as disaster response operations, including reconnaissance of affected areas. “We are honoured that our long-standing customer Nagoya City Fire Bureau has selected the H160 for their vital missions. This game-changing helicopter redefines safety, performance and design — ideally suited for demanding work of the Bureau,” said Jean-Luc Alfonsi, Managing Director of Airbus Helicopters in Japan. “We’re confident it will make a meaningful impact, and we remain fully committed to supporting their operations and deepening our partnership.”

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Airbus Helicopters delivered the first H160 helicopter in China to GDAT, enabling the start of H160 operations in the country. This helicopter is one of the fifty H160 helicopters originally ordered by GDAT in April 2023, and five out of these fifty H160 helicopters have been delivered to GDAT. Colin James, Managing Director of Airbus Helicopters in China stated: “The H160 sets a new standard for medium class helicopters worldwide and we are thrilled to welcome the first one into the Chinese market, providing our customer base with a cutting-edge solution in this sector."

A look at the Metropolitan Police helicopters in London.