The Czech Ministry of Interior and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for 11 H145 D3 helicopters, marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of the Czech Republic’s public safety infrastructure.
The aircraft will be operated by the Czech Police Aviation Service and are intended to replace its current fleet of nine H135s serving as the backbone of its fleet for law enforcement, search and rescue, and emergency medical missions. The comprehensive agreement encompasses not only the delivery of the helicopters but also an extensive training and logistics package to ensure seamless operational integration.
Thomas Hein, Head of Europe Region at Airbus Helicopters, said: “We are honoured that the Czech Ministry of Interior has chosen the H145 to support its vital missions. As the Czech police currently operate the H135, transitioning to the H145 is the logical next step in their fleet’s evolution, allowing crews and maintenance teams to benefit from a high degree of commonality and ensure seamless operational readiness from day one.
“This agreement highlights the H145’s versatility as a multi-mission aircraft, capable of shifting quickly from demanding police work to life-saving rescue duties. In choosing the H145, the Czech police forces are joining a large number of law enforcement operators across Europe who have placed their trust in this platform, including several state police forces in Germany, the French Gendarmerie, and the Lithuanian Border Guards.”
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