Airbus signs a nice new contract for its helicopters. The group announces that it has sold 27 H125 single-engine helicopters to the Brazilian armed forces, “to strengthen the training capacity of the Brazilian navy and air force.” The amount of the contract was not disclosed.
“The H125 will be produced at the H125 Final Assembly Line located in Itajubá, Brazil, at the Helibras plant, where the Brazilian Armed Forces H225Ms are also assembled. These new helicopters will replace the aging AS350 and Bell 206 currently in service, respectively, in the Brazilian Air Force and the Brazilian Navy,” the statement read.
“This joint supply contract represents the culmination of a project that will equip both the Brazilian Air Force and Navy with modern aircraft that will meet the needs of the forces for the next 30 years,” said Air Force Commander, Brigadier Carlos de Almeida. . Junior Baptist.
“The new H125 helicopters will have G500H TXi cabin with double glazing and VEMD (Vehicle & Engine Multifunction Display) and will be compatible with the use of night vision goggles (NVG). They will also include different types of mission equipment such as a winch and a hook so that the training of future pilots is as representative as possible of their missions,” explains Airbus.
The Brazilian Armed Forces currently operate a total of 156 deployed Airbus helicopters from its eight bases across the country. According to Airbus, the H125 is the world’s best-selling helicopter with more than 5,350 aircraft currently in service.
This activity is increasingly strategic for Airbus. “We expect a very strong year in terms of order intake in particular,” division chief Bruno Even told Reuters as the world’s biggest civil helicopter maker celebrates its 30th anniversary.
“Similarly, we anticipate growth in our revenues, which will be supported by growth in services and helicopter deliveries.” “2021 really marked a turning point, the previous years were difficult for the industry,” he explained.
Source: BFM TV
