Rotorcraft
Greece Buying Airbus H215s for Firefighting Operations
Super Puma can drop more than four tonnes of water at a time
Airbus Helicopters H215 Super Puma helicopter
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The Hellenic Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection has signed a contract to purchase eight Airbus H215 Super Puma helicopters, along with an option for two more. Under a government-owned, contractor-operated model, Airbus and H215 firefighting operators Airtelis and SAF Hélicoptères will partner to provide technical and operational support. 

Funding for the purchase is provided by two European funds and the tender was managed by the Project Preparation Facility of Growthfund (the National Fund of Greece) on behalf of the ministry.