Day 2 at Helitech International opened with Airbus Helicopters announcing the signature with Avincis for two new EC135 T3 helicopters, to be operated by Bond Air Services for EMS missions in the UK.
"Air ambulances save lives every day. Adding these new EC135 T3s to our fleet will help us to deliver vital EMS missions for our customers," said Martin Whittaker, Avincis Director of Fleet & Engineering.
"Airbus Helicopters continuously strives to offer aircraft that fully meet to the evolving needs of its customers, and this is precisely what we bring with the new EC135 T3/P3," said Dominique Maudet, Executive Vice President of Global Business and Services at Airbus Helicopters. "With this order, we are proud to congratulate Bond Air Services on their success in UK EMS missions and further strengthen our longstanding partnership with Avincis."
This contract also reinforces Airbus Helicopters' strong presence in the global EMS market and its 70% share of EMS helicopters in the UK.
Airbus Helicopters also highlighted its partnership with Priority 1 Air Rescue to offer SAR mission training for Airbus Helicopters customers around the world. Through this joint offering, Priority 1 Air Rescue will provide customers with specific training and hands-on courses at Airbus Helicopters training facilities or at the customer's location.
"Ensuring the highest levels safety for operators is an essential element of Airbus Helicopter’s support and services strategy," explained Hervé Berriet, General Manager of the Airbus Helicopters Training Center. "By joining with Priority 1 Air Rescue, we are providing world-class SAR training across the full range of missions flown by our operators – wherever they may be in the world."
"Our teaming with Airbus Helicopters ensures that customers receive instruction of the highest quality, adapted to their specific needs," said Brad Matheson, the President of Priority 1 Air Rescue.
