Japan’s National Police Agency Becomes First in the Country to Operate Airbus H160 Helicopters

Japan’s National Police Agency Becomes First in the Country to Operate Airbus H160 Helicopters

(IN BRIEF) The National Police Agency of Japan has received two Airbus H160 helicopters, becoming the first para-public operator in Japan to operate this model. The first delivery took place at the end of last year, followed by the second in January. Airbus Helicopters’ Managing Director in Japan, Jean-Luc Alfonsi, highlighted the success of the two-year collaboration between the French and Japanese teams. The H160, known for its advanced technology, safety features, and exceptional comfort, will help the NPA expand its law enforcement capabilities. The helicopter is already in service in several countries, including Brazil, Canada, and the U.S.

(PRESS RELEASE) TOULOUSE, 15-Jan-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — The National Police Agency (NPA) of Japan has become the first para-public operator in the country to receive the Airbus H160 helicopters, with the first unit delivered toward the end of last year and the second arriving in January.

Jean-Luc Alfonsi, Managing Director of Airbus Helicopters in Japan, expressed pride in this achievement, stating, “Delivering the first public service version of the H160 to our trusted partner in Japan marks the end of two years of hard work and commitment from our teams in both France and Japan. These exceptional helicopters will significantly enhance the NPA’s ability to carry out its diverse law enforcement tasks.”

The H160 stands out as one of the most advanced helicopters globally, combining cutting-edge technology with operational safety and unprecedented comfort for rotorcraft of its kind. Designed to handle a variety of missions such as law enforcement, offshore transportation, search and rescue, private aviation, and emergency medical services, the H160 is already in service across multiple countries including Brazil, Canada, France, Malaysia, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, the U.K., the U.S., and several European nations.

Media Contacts:

Takahiro Nosaka
AIRBUS | Japan
Phone: +81 90 9131 8046
takahiro.nosaka@airbus.com

Belinda Ng
AIRBUS | Asia-Pacific
Phone: +65 9683 6361
belinda.ng@airbus.com

Jennifer Steiner
AIRBUS | Helicopters
Phone: +33 6 28 08 69 75
Jennifer.Steiner@airbus.com

SOURCE: Airbus