Norwegian Air Ambulance is to acquire more Airbus Helicopters H145 light-twins for fleet modernisation through a new framework agreement with the airframer.
Disclosed at the Paris air show on 18 June, the eight-unit deal includes two firm orders.
Leif Olstad, chief executive of Norwegian Air Ambulance says: “With its size and capabilities, the H145 has proven well-suited for the Norwegian service, making it a natural choice.”
The operator was recently reappointed by the Norwegian government as the country’s helicopter emergency services provider (HEMS).
It operates all the HEMS bases across Norway using a fleet of mostly Airbus Helicopters types, comprising 20 H135s and H145s.
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