7 March, 2019: Airbus has signed an agreement with Forest Helicopters to deliver a light single-engine H125 helicopter from Airbus Helicopters Canada. Currently, Forest Helicopters owns a fleet of five AS350’s and this will be their first new generation H125 helicopter.
The aircraft will be used for missions such as diamond drill support, fire suppression, powerline maintenance, airborne geophysics, wildlife services and precision aerial construction.
“We are proud to confirm this H125 order with Forest Helicopters, a legacy customer and longtime member of the Airbus family. The H125 outclasses all other single-engine helicopters, excelling in extreme environments,” said Romain Trapp, President and CEO, Airbus Helicopters Canada. “We look forward to supporting Forest Helicopters’ operations for many years to come.”
The H125 helicopter is equipped with dual-channel FADEC, rupture-resistant fuel systems and dual hydraulics to enhance safety in operations.
Airbus offers its customers with various options to customise their aircraft like hi-vis rotor blades, cargo pods, hi-vis doors, cargo mirror and an enlarged floor window for sling operations.