Rotorcraft
Helibras Reinforces Helo Support for Rio Olympics
Brazilian armed forces, police and fire departments will use the Helibras helicopters for airspace defense, transporting security personnel during Games.

Airbus Helicopters subsidiary Helibras has reinforced its support network for the fleet of about 90 Airbus helicopters supporting the 2016 Olympics in Rio and five cities hosting soccer games. The 2016 Games open on Friday in Rio.

Brazilian armed forces, as well as state police and fire departments, will use the Helibras helicopters for airspace defense, transporting security personnel and aeromedical evacuation during the event, with the city of Rio providing an EC135 and an AS365 for official VIP transport. Seven specially-equipped civilian Ecureuils will also provide aerial images for the media.

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