Østnes Expands Nordic Operations with New Airbus H125 Helicopter Fleet Contract

Østnes Expands Nordic Operations with New Airbus H125 Helicopter Fleet Contract

(IN BRIEF) Airbus and Østnes Helicopters have signed a contract for ten additional H125 helicopters to serve the Nordic region, where these aircraft are widely used for utility and aerial missions. The agreement highlights the H125’s adaptability for critical tasks in demanding conditions, reinforcing Airbus’s market leadership and longstanding partnership with Østnes. Østnes Helicopters, a key player in the region, also provides comprehensive maintenance and support services for Airbus models. The H125 family continues to lead the global single-engine helicopter market, celebrating 40 million flight hours and a record market share.

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 7-Nov-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — At this year’s European Rotors, Airbus and Østnes Helicopters, the Nordic region’s official Airbus Helicopters distributor, announced a new contract for ten Airbus H125 helicopters. These additional H125s will join over 150 already active in the region, primarily used for utility and aerial missions.

Frode Østnes, CEO of Østnes Helicopters, emphasized the helicopter’s adaptability, stating, “Our Nordic customers rely on the H125’s versatility to perform a broad range of critical missions. This order allows us to meet that demand with short delivery times, ensuring availability of a trusted helicopter.”

Thomas Hein, Airbus Helicopters’ Head of Europe Region, expressed pride in continuing a partnership with Østnes that spans over 30 years, noting, “The H125 remains the leading single-engine helicopter globally, and Østnes’ commitment supports our ambition to expand in the Nordic market.”

Østnes Helicopters, having sold more than 400 new and pre-owned helicopters in the region, also offers comprehensive maintenance and repair services for various Airbus models, including the H125, H120, and H130, and now the H145. Certified technicians and avionics experts back this robust support network, ensuring reliability for their clients.

With over 4,300 H125 helicopters flying worldwide in demanding environments, the model leads the intermediate single-engine helicopter category, capturing 82% of the market share in 2023. Celebrating its 40 millionth flight hour and 50th anniversary, the Ecureuil family stands as a cornerstone of Airbus Helicopters’ lineup.

Media Contacts:

Jörg Michel
Airbus Helicopters
Phone: +49 151 264 509 97
joerg.michel@airbus.com

Belén Morant
Airbus Helicopters
Phone: +33 6 75 81 80 70
belen.morant@airbus.com

SOURCE: Airbus