Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Bahrain Ministry of Interior, for the purchase of nine H145 helicopters. The helicopters will be operated by the country's police aviation command.
Olivier Michalon, EVP for global business of Airbus Helicopters commented: “More than 60 H145s are already in service in the Middle East and demand for this type of helicopter continues to grow for a vast array of missions: emergency medical services, operations in the energy sector, law enforcement and utility missions.”
The new version of the Airbus’ H145 twin-engine helicopter adds a new five-bladed rotor to the aircraft, increasing the useful load of the helicopter by 150kg.