Rotorcraft
Airbus Signs Deals for more than 130 Helicopters
Saudi, German operators commit to Airbus singles and twins
Airbus H125
An Airbus H125 at Heli-Expo 2024. © Mariano Rosales/AIN

Airbus inked ordersfor up to 130 helicopters on Tuesday at Heli-Expo 2024. Saudi Arabia’s The Helicopter Company (THC) signed a framework agreement for up to 120 helicopters over the next five to seven years.

That deal includes firm orders for eight H125 singles and 10 H145 twins that are converted options from an earlier contract. It brings THC’s total firm orders from Airbus Helicopters to 60, of which 25 are already in service. The new H125s will support aerial work and tourism, while the H145s will be used in a variety of roles including air ambulance and corporate transport. THC currently has 47 aircraft that serve diverse segments.