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Airbus Helicopters wraps up Heli-Expo 2024 with 155 commitments

Airbus Helicopters wrapped up the 2024 edition of Heli-Expo with 155 commitments, including 40 firm orders from customers worldwide.

Major highlights, according to Airbus, included a historic contract with The Helicopter Company of Saudi Arabia for up to 120 helicopters of various types, with a firm order for eight H125s and 10 H145s as part of the agreement.

Helicopter emergency medical service provider DRF Luftrettung of Germany ordered up to 10 H145s and U.S. operator HealthNet Aeromedical Services added four H135s to its all-Airbus fleet.

Canadian tour operator Niagara Helicopters added six H130s and Bristow placed an order for up to 15 H135s for the energy market. Airbus Helicopters and LCI announced two partnerships strengthening relationship, one to explore the advanced air mobility (AAM) market and the other to address long-term capacity, sustainability and financing requirements of the industry.

“We thank our customers for placing their trust in our teams and our products and services with 155 commitments and 40 firm orders announced at this year’s Heli-Expo,” said Bruno Even, Airbus Helicopters CEO. “It is a unique opportunity in the year to meet and exchange with customers and industry players. In 2023, our global fleet achieved 3 million flight hours so customer feedback is essential and it drives the continuous improvement of our solutions to enhance their critical, often life-saving, missions.”