Airbus Helicopters supports French EC145 helicopter fleet

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Airbus Helicopters and Babcock have been awarded a contract to support 48 EC145s for the French Ministry of the Interior. The 12-year contract, which begins this year, was signed with the Direction de la Maintenance Aéronautique (DMAé), the organization responsible for the maintenance of French government aircraft.

Airbus Helicopters supports the helicopter fleet of the Sécurité Civile and the Gendarmerie Nationale

“The Sécurité Civile and the Gendarmerie Nationale play a key role in protecting our communities in France. We are proud to have signed this contract, which demonstrates their trust in us and strengthens our partnership,” said Romain Trapp, Executive Vice President Customer Support and Services at Airbus Helicopters. “We measure our responsibility in ensuring their EC145s are available 24/7 for their critical missions.”

The contract covers the 33 EC145s of the Civil Security Service and the 15 EC145s of the Gendarmerie Air Force, distributed across 41 bases in France, including five in French overseas territories. The contract includes technical support (including on-site technical representatives from industry), supply of spare parts, logistics solutions (transport of spare parts and warehouse management), technical data management, and software support.

Airbus Helicopters and Babcock will ensure that the EC145s of the Sécurité Civile and the Gendarmerie are available for their vital missions serving the French population. The Sécurité Civile and Gendarmerie EC145s are used for search and rescue, emergency medical services, and firefighting missions. The Gendarmerie’s EC145s are also involved in law enforcement operations.

French Interior Ministry orders new H145

Airbus is also committed to renewing the helicopter fleets of the Sécurité Civile and the Gendarmerie. Sécurité Civile already operates four new H145s ordered in 2021, which are also supported by Airbus Helicopters and Babcock. At the end of 2023, a contract for 42 H145s was signed for the French Ministry of the Interior (36 for the Sécurité Civile and six for the Gendarmerie). Delivery of the aircraft will begin in 2024.