The Czech Ministry of Interior and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for 11 five-bladed H145 helicopters.
The agreement is said to signify a milestone in the modernisation of the Czech Republic’s public safety infrastructure.
Czech Police Aviation Service to utilise Airbus helicopters
According to Airbus, the multi-role aircraft will be operated by the Czech Police Aviation Service, serving as the backbone of its fleet for law enforcement, search and rescue and emergency medical missions.
This new partnership encompasses not only the delivery of the helicopters, but also an extensive training and logistics package to ensure seamless operational integration.
Airbus is said to recognise the country’s strategic importance within the region as well as its capabilities and expertise that continue to power the future of aviation.
The Czech Police Aviation Service is a long-standing operator of Airbus products, currently utilising a fleet that includes nine H135 family helicopters.
Supporting vital missions
“We are honoured that the Czech Ministry of Interior has chosen the H145 to support its vital missions,” commented Thomas Hein, Head of Europe Region, Airbus Helicopters.
“As the Czech police currently operate the H135, transitioning to the H145 is the logical next step in their fleet’s evolution, allowing crews and maintenance teams to benefit from a high degree of commonality and ensure seamless operational readiness from day one.
“This agreement highlights the H145’s versatility as a multi-mission aircraft, capable of shifting quickly from demanding police work to life-saving rescue duties.
“In choosing the H145, the Czech police forces are joining a large number of law enforcement operators across Europe who have placed their trust in this platform, including several state police forces in Germany, the French Gendarmerie and the Lithuanian Border Guards,” Hein added.
