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Airtelis deal with Airbus for H145 helicopters to expand offshore wind operations

Airtelis signed an agreement for the purchase of up to five Airbus H145 helicopters, including a firm order of one. The helicopters are earmarked to be operated and used by Airtelis’ subsidiary Oya Vendée Hélicoptères, which provides support for the offshore wind industry.

“The H145 has proven to be the perfect helicopter for our offshore wind operations during the construction of the new Yeu Noirmoutier offshore energy platform off the coast of Nantes,” said Laurent Giolitti, Executive President of Airtelis. “We look forward to expanding those operations with the H145 and to provide support to the renewable energy market.”

The newest version of Airbus’ H145 adds a five-bladed rotor to the multi-mission helicopter, increasing its useful load by 150 kg. Airbus also notes the simplicity of the new bearingless main rotor design eases maintenance operations, improves serviceability and reliability, and enhances flight comfort.

“Thanks to its significant capacity for transporting passengers and cargo, as well as its outstanding hover performance for hoisting operations, the Airbus H145 has proven itself the helicopter of choice for offshore wind operators,” said Baudoin Marraud des Grottes, Head of Sales Western Europe at Airbus. “We’re proud and thankful to have the trust of Airtelis with our helicopters, as they look to expand their offshore operations.”

Worldwide, there are more than 1,700 H145 family helicopters in service, with a total of close to 8 million flight hours.

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