Kawasaki delivers BK117 to Central Helicopter Service
The aircraft – the third H145/BK117 D-3 delivered to the operator – will be used for air ambulance services
Kawasaki Heavy Industries has announced the delivery of an H145/BK117 D-3 helicopter to Japanese helicopter operator Central Helicopter Service.
The aircraft is the third of its type delivered to the company. Like the previous two aircraft, it will be used by Central to provide helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS).
Central flies HEMS operations from bases at a number of hospitals across Japan, including Gifu University Hospital, Urasoe General Hospital, and Fukui Prefectural Hospital.
Kawasaki also previously received an order for two aircraft of the same type from the Japanese National Police Agency in April 2023.