Helibras delivers two H145 aircraft to support Brazil’s public services

Helibras, a Brazilian subsidiary of Airbus that specializes in the aerospace and defense-related services segments, has delivered two H145 helicopters to the Military Fire Department of Minas Gerais (CBMMG), for medical emergency missions. These are the first five-blade H145s in Brazil for public services and have advanced equipment.

The medical setup was provided by Air Ambulance Technology and includes three oxygen cylinders, a lung ventilator, two infusion pumps, a cardiac defibrillator with a multiparameter monitor, two stretchers for transporting adult or pediatric patients, and a neonatal incubator, when configured for neonatal transport.

In addition to being able to transport an extra 150kg of payload and lower vibration levels, the fifth rotor blade makes the H145 quieter in the air, benefiting patients and crew.

The H145 is designed to provide mission capability and flexibility, especially at high altitudes and in hot operating conditions. The acquisition of the helicopters by the Minas Gerais Health Department and CBMMG is to further strengthen the emergency rescue system, bringing state-of-the-art technology to ensure more speed and efficiency in search and rescue operations.

Swiss air rescue provider Rega recently received delivery of the first of a fleet of 21 new Airbus H145 D3 helicopters.