The National Police Agency (NPA) of Japan has added two H160s to its fleet, becoming the first para-public operator of the type in the country. The first helicopter was delivered in December 2024, followed by the second in January.
“We are very proud of the delivery of the first public service version of the H160 to our long-standing customer in Japan. This is the culmination of two years of outstanding work and dedication of the teams in France and Japan,” said Jean-Luc Alfonsi, Managing Director of Airbus Helicopters in Japan. “The unique capabilities of these brand-new aircraft will contribute to expanding the envelope of the NPA’s wide-ranging law enforcement missions.”
The H160 is frequently used for mission operations such as law enforcement, offshore transportation, search and rescue, and emergency medical services, and is currently in service in countries including Brazil, Canada, France, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Saudia Arabia, United Kingdom, and the United States.
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