New H145 ordered by Philippines Coast Guard
The Philippines Coast Guard has placed an order with Airbus for one H145, the helicopter manufacturer has announced.
The Philippines Coast Guard has placed an order with Airbus for one H145, the helicopter manufacturer has announced. This makes it the first H145 parapublic operator in the Philippines.
The new aircraft will serve the Philippines Coast Guard’s needs with special equipment, including high frequency radios, emergency flotation gear, fast roping, cargo sling, search light, and electro-optical systems. The aircraft will be tasked with search and rescue, medical evacuation, maritime patrol and law enforcement.
“We are honoured by the Philippine Coast Guard’s decision to introduce the country’s first parapublic H145 into its fleet, as the perfect complement to the current workhorse BO105 which has served the agency well for the past 40 years. We have full confidence in the H145’s ability to support the agency’s work, coupled with our dedicated in-country customer centre, which stays committed to supporting its operations in close proximity,” said Philippe Monteux, Head of Southeast Asia and Pacific of Airbus Helicopters.
Airbus will also provide on-site technical support and continuing airworthiness management organisation services.
There are currently 1,400 H145 helicopters in service in the rescue industry, according to Airbus, achieving a total of nearly five million flight hours total.