German Ministry of the Interior orders 44 Airbus helicopters

The German Ministry of the Interior has ordered up to 44 helicopters for its federal police on June 6, 2024. This record order for the H225 includes 38 firm orders with options for a further six helicopters. The H225 is the latest member of Airbus Helicopters’ Super Puma family that has accumulated more than 6 million flight hours in all-weather conditions around the world. “I would like to thank Germany for its continued and renewed trust in our helicopters and in particular in our H225 family.” Said Bruno Evan, CEO of Airbus helicopters. “The bundespolizei can look forward to a modern helicopter thanks to the continuous improvements we’ve made to our H225 in recent years. It will remain one of the most advanced helicopters available on the market for decades to come.” The H225 will replace the H155 and AS332 helicopters that have been in service with the German federal police for more than 20 years. The order of the H225 will ensure a seamless transition for pilots and maintenance personnel. The contract also includes training means and spare part packages. The H225 offers an increased range of more than 832 kilometres and an unmatched payload of 4,750kg. Airbus helicopters’ ambition is that the helicopter will be able to fly with 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel by 2030 which was already demonstrated at ILA Berlin 2022. Deliveries are scheduled to start in 2029.