Airbus Helicopters Expands Presence in Lithuania with H125 Aircraft Sale to ASU BALTIJA

Airbus Helicopters Expands Presence in Lithuania with H125 Aircraft Sale to ASU BALTIJA

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters and Lithuanian operator ASU BALTIJA have agreed on a contract for two H125 helicopters at the European Rotors 2023 event. These helicopters represent Airbus’ first sale to a commercial operator in Lithuania and will serve passenger transport and utility missions, replacing Russian-manufactured helicopters. ASU Baltija, with a history of collaboration with Airbus, achieved a fleet availability rate of over 96% for the Lithuanian Air Force’s AS365N3+ fleet. The CEO of ASU Baltija, Linas Elijosius, expressed excitement about transitioning to the H125, known for its industry-leading performance. Airbus Helicopters sees this partnership as a significant step into Lithuania’s commercial market. The H125 family is celebrated for its reliability and performance, with a 63% market share in the intermediate single-engine helicopter category in 2022, setting a sales record with 161 helicopters ordered.

(PRESS RELEASE) MADRID, 28-Nov-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus SE (EPA: AIR), a European multinational aerospace corporation, announces that Airbus Helicopters and Lithuanian operator ASU BALTIJA have inked a deal for two H125 helicopters during European Rotors 2023. This marks a significant milestone as the first Airbus helicopters sold to a commercial operator in Lithuania and the debut of H125 family helicopters in the country. These H125s will replace Russian-manufactured helicopters and will serve passenger transport and utility missions both in Lithuania and other international markets.

ASU Baltija boasts extensive experience collaborating with Airbus Helicopters, particularly in providing logistical support for the Lithuanian Air Force’s AS365N3+ fleet. This partnership has resulted in an impressive fleet availability rate exceeding 96%.

Linas Elijosius, CEO of ASU Baltija JSC, emphasized the significance of transitioning from Russian-made helicopters to the H125, highlighting its industry-leading status and suitability for their commercial activities. ”The procurement of the H125 opens a new page in the history of ASU Baltija as we step away from helicopters manufactured in Russia and look forward to flying the H125, a helicopter that is the benchmark in the industry and is perfectly suited to perform our new commercial activities.”

Thomas Zeman, Head of Sales Eastern Europe and CIS at Airbus Helicopters, expressed gratitude for ASU BALTIJA’s trust as a long-term partner and their joint venture into Lithuania’s commercial market with the H125. “Even though the H125 is the best selling helicopter in its class, it is always a very special moment when we welcome a new customer. We are grateful for our long-term partner, ASU BALTIJA’s trust and excited to enter the commercial market with them for the first time in Lithuania. With the performance level of the H125, we are confident that ASU BALTIJA has chosen the right product for the development of their commercial services and we look forward to many more to come.”

The H125 family is renowned for its reliability and performance, with nearly 4,200 helicopters operating worldwide, even in the most challenging conditions. In 2022, the H125 maintained its dominance as the market leader in the intermediate single-engine helicopter category, boasting a remarkable 63% market share. The year 2022 also marked a significant milestone with a record 161 H125 helicopters ordered, marking the highest sales figure in the past decade.

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SOURCE: AIRBUS