Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Hellenic Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection for the purchase of eight H215 helicopters. The agreement has an option for two additional aircraft.
The helicopters will support the combat of wildfires in the country.
Airbus Helicopters CEO Bruno Even commented: “The H215 is used around the world for firefighting missions with its ability to drop more than four tonnes of water at a time.”
The contract will be based on a government owned contractor operated model for which Airbus Helicopters will be partnering with experienced H215 firefighting operators, Airtelis and SAF Helicopteres.