Training and Workforce
Boeing Develops EC135 Training for Australia
The $500 million deal covers helicopters, sims and a sea-going training vessel.

Australian military pilots will soon be receiving their primary helicopter training in 15 Airbus EC135T2+ light twins. Under 25-year deal valued at $500 million (U.S.), Boeing Defense Australia (BDA), Thales, Airbus and Turbomeca will partner to provide the helicopters, Thales full-motion EC135 simulators and a sea-going training vessel with a flight deck as part of the Australian Defense Force’s (ADF) JP 9000 Phase 7-Helicopter Aircrew Training System.


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