Airbus Corporate Helicopters has delivered the first of two ACH145 helicopters to an existing private customer, it announced on Tuesday at EBACE 2019. They will be used mainly for operations from superyachts cruising in the Mediterranean and Caribbean Seas.
The second ACH145 for the customer is due for handover toward the end of the year. Both will be managed by Luviair from the Isle of Man, alongside an ACH160 that is due for delivery for onshore operations following the type’s certification. These three helicopters represent a complete fleet renewal for the operator.
“We greatly value our relationship with this customer, who knows our aircraft well, and we strongly appreciate their loyalty in selecting the ACH145 and, in particular, the new ACH160, after nearly two decades of operating Airbus helicopters,” said Frédéric Lemos, head of Airbus Corporate Helicopters (Booth Z55).
The ACH145s are outfitted with the ACH Line interior cabin concept. A bespoke design has been created by Harrison Eidsgaard of London, who also designed an exterior finish inspired by the yachting world. The ACH160 is to be outfitted with the ACH Exclusive kit, which has particular attention paid to ease of cabin access and soundproofing, along with other luxury features.