German Helicopter Emergency Medical Services operator DRF Luftrettung has ordered two more H145 helicopters and signed a contract covering the whole fleet with a tailored HDataPower pack from Airbus Helicopters’ Connected Services suite of data services.
The two H145s are in addition to the 15 H145s and three H135s already ordered in 2020. Of that order, 11 aircraft have been delivered and the remainder are expected by the end of 2024. “Our mission is to continuously improve medical care for people in need. To achieve this, DRF Luftrettung operates the most modern helicopters available, now being the largest H145 operator in Europe. With the new Airbus contract we further enhance our ongoing fleetmodernization thus setting the course for the future”, explained Achim Vogel, Head of Central Purchasing and Logistics at DRF Luftrettung.
Meanwhile, HDataPower pack is a set of digital services designed to improve flight availability and operational safety. “By leveraging the data generated from helicopter systems, Connected Services provide in-depth analysis of flight, maintenance and logistics operations and set the stage for improvement actions and time savings. Prime examples are Flight Analyser, which supports operational safety, and connectivity devices such as wACS, our wireless airborne communication system,” says Christoph Zammert, Executive Vice President of Customer Support & Services at Airbus Helicopters. “We’re honoured to help boost DRF Luftrettung operations, allowing them to carry out their important daily missions.”
