ambiance - static display at Farnborough Airshow 2018

Earl Howe, UK Minister of State for Defence (centre), joined the 2018 Farnborough Airshow handover ceremony for the first of four Airbus H125 helicopters provided to QinetiQ for operation by the Empire Test Pilot School (ETPS); with him at the ceremony are Colin James, Managing Director of Airbus Helicopters UK (left), and Nic Anderson, QinetiQ’s Managing Director - Air & Space

The first of four Airbus H125 helicopters was formally handed over to QinetiQ during a 2018 Farnborough Airshow ceremony for operation by the UK Ministry of Defence’s Empire Test Pilot School (ETPS); participating in the ceremony were Colin James, Managing Director of Airbus Helicopters UK (left), and Nic Anderson, QinetiQ’s Managing Director - Air & Space

Qinetiq’s Nic Anderson and Airbus Helicopters’ Colin James at the ETPS H125 handover.

At the 2018 Farnborough Airshow, Airbus provided the first of four H125 helicopters to be operated by QinetiQ for the UK Ministry of Defence’s Empire Test Pilot School (ETPS); speaking at the handover ceremony is Nic Anderson, QinetiQ’s Managing Director - Air & Space

Farnborough 2018 – H125 static display The Airbus H125 helicopter, on display at Farnborough Airport during the 2018 Farnborough Airshow, outclasses all other single-engine helicopters in terms of performance, versatility, low maintenance and acquisition costs

H125 Static Display Ambiance FIA 2018

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Operating out of bases in Caernarfon, Llanelli, Welshpool and Cardiff, Wales Air Ambulance covers 8,000 sq miles (20,700 km2) of remote countryside, mountain ranges, cities, and coastline in aid of approximately 2,500 missions a year.

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first two of a total of six H145 helicopters to Swiss Air-Rescue Rega. These will replace Rega’s existing fleet of EC145 helicopters, which will be phased out by mid-2019. The first H145 helicopter is expected to be deployed at the Bern base in October.

Wales Air Ambulance, operates three H145s for helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) in Wales, plus an H135 for Childrens Wales Air Ambulance.

As only the third HEMS operator in the UK to use the twin-engine H145, WAA puts their “four dragons” to use providing primary care services for the Welsh people.

As only the third HEMS operator in the UK to use the twin-engine H145, WAA puts their “four dragons” to use providing primary care services for the Welsh people.

As only the third HEMS operator in the UK to use the twin-engine H145, WAA puts their “four dragons” to use providing primary care services for the Welsh people.

In 2017, the Childrens’ Wales Air Ambulance helped 332 infants and children.

The Wales Air Ambulance’s H145s have medically configured interiors with clamshell doors, and open cabins, among other attributes.

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For the full complement of airborne law enforcement missions – including those performed with city, state or highway police; carried out by customs, border patrol, and coast guard units; and implemented by drug enforcement, SWAT or search teams – Airbus provides the helicopters, capability and special equipment to get the job done – no matter how complex the task.

Going the distance for oil & gas and SAR operators worldwide, the H225 is a dependable and capable part of the customer’s team.

The H135 is known for its endurance, compact build, low sound levels, reliability, versatility and competitive cost.

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Search and rescue agencies around the world count on the reliability, performance and efficiency of Airbus Helicopters rotorcraft for their critical missions. On call every day, Airbus Helicopters’ light, medium and medium-heavy rotorcraft are ready for search and rescue duties.

When immediate emergency assistance is needed, helicopters are irreplaceable. Airbus offers a range of rotorcraft recognized for speed and reliability, large EMS cabins, low vibration levels, excellent maneuverability, the ability to land anywhere, and low operating costs.

The H175 is setting new standards of safety and comfort and is the most competitive in its class.

From major tourist destinations to the busy airspace over cities, the single-engine H130 (previously known as the EC130 T2) is in widespread use with sightseeing services, charter operators, and law enforcement agencies, among others.

Superior power, advanced mission equipment, small footprint and large cabin size – the H145 is perfectly suited for a multitude of operations.

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The new “turnkey solution” designed for the most demanding operations.

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