Airbus have received an order from the Brazilian Government for 27 H125 Helicopters. The aircraft which are intended to boost the training capacity of the Brazilian Navy and Air Force and will replace the ageing AS350 and Bell 206 helicopters currently in service.
The aircraft will have a G500H TXi double glass cockpit and VEMD (Vehicle & Engine Multifunction Display) and will be compatible with the use of night vision goggles (NVG). They will also include different types of mission equipment such as a winch and a hook so that the training of future pilots is as representative of their missions as possible.
The aircraft will be assembled at the Helibras’ factory in Itajubá, where the country’s H225Ms were also assembled. “Airbus Helicopters is proud to see the H125 supporting the training of the next generation of pilots of the Brazilian armed forces. The H125 is a versatile helicopter used widely in both the civil and military markets as a training platform thanks to its ruggedness, reliability, and easy maintenance. We are honored by the continued confidence of the Brazilian armed forces after more than 40 years of cooperation,” said Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters.
