Two Airbus H175 helicopters have entered service with PHI Aviation in Australia, in order to support offshore energy transportation, search and rescue and medical evacuation operations.
“These state-of-the-art aircraft are a significant addition to our growing fleet in Australia. They elevate our operational capabilities while reinforcing our commitment to sustainable innovation and delivering world-class service to our clients,” said Cory Latiolais, PHI Aviation chief operating officer, Asia Pacific.
The H175 helicopters will be based out of Broome - located in Western Australia - with additional H175s expected to join the fleet in the coming months.
Christian Venzal, managing director of Airbus Helicopters in Australia and New Zealand commented: “We are pleased to support our long-term customer PHI Aviation with delivery of the H175 helicopters for their current Australian fleet.
He continued: “The high performance of the H175 aircraft in the challenging Western Australian environment is an excellent addition for the PHI Aviation fleet, especially with their focus on search and rescue operations, and marine transfers.”
These helicopters complement PHI’s existing multi-type fleet.