Airbus signed MoU with Pawan Hans to introduce new helicopters

On thursday, Airbus has signed an MoU with Pawan Hans Limited (PHL) for collaboration in introducing two new categories of its helicopters - H145 and H225. The H145 and H225 are multi-role helicopters, ideal for supporting PHL's wide range of missions across the country.

The MoU has signed by Air Commodore Dayasagar, Executive Director at PHL and Ashish Saraf, Head of Airbus Helicopters for India and South Asia, also includes customised training and an on-site Safety Management System (SMS) for PHL pilots.

According to the MoU, Airbus Helicopters would provide predictive and scheduled maintenance for the repair, maintenance and overhaul of PHL's existing fleet of AS365N Dauphin helicopters.

Government-owned PHL is the largest customer in the world for Airbus Dauphin helicopters. It currently has 37 Dauphin units deployed for offshore oil and gas operations, VIP transportation and other utility duties.

Airbus said, "The MoU stipulates that Airbus Helicopters will support PHL in growing its onshore, offshore and inland travel markets by introducing the best-in-class H145 and H225 rotorcrafts (helicopters) into their fleet".