Tag Archives: firefighting

Airbus Expands H160 Presence in Japan with World’s First Firefighting Deployment for Hiroshima Fire Services

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H160 to the Hiroshima City Fire Services Bureau, making it the world’s first firefighting operator of the model. Entering service in early 2026, the H160 will enhance firefighting, search and rescue, emergency … Read the full press release

Nagoya Fire Bureau Upgrades Fleet with Advanced Airbus H160 for Enhanced Aerial Emergency Response

(IN BRIEF) The Nagoya City Fire Bureau has ordered an Airbus H160 helicopter to bolster its firefighting, search and rescue and disaster response capabilities, including aerial reconnaissance. Jean‑Luc Alfonsi of Airbus Helicopters Japan praised the aircraft’s advanced safety, performance and … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €4.7 Million for Hrybovychi Landfill Reclamation Project in Lviv

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €4.7 million EU-backed loan to support the reclamation of the Hrybovychi landfill in Lviv, Ukraine. This funding will help improve waste management infrastructure, address environmental hazards, and transform the landfill … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Enhances TWV640 Thermal Camera Core for Enhanced Imaging Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has introduced advanced features for its TWV640 thermal camera core, which is used in a wide range of applications, including security, surveillance, firefighting, and automotive cameras. The core now includes improvements such as contrast enhancement, a … Read the full press release