Airbus Helicopters is selling 10 new H125 singles to the Helicopter Company (THC) of Saudi Arabia. The deal comes as part of THC’s fleet expansion and introduction of services that fulfill market demand and support the development of the Kingdom’s wider aviation sector. THC will use the helicopters to roll out services related to scenic tourism and aerial work, such as filming, banner towing, and surveying.
THC CEO Arnaud Martinez said the new helicopters were part of a strategic plan that includes expansion of air tourism that will “guarantee passengers a one-of-a-kind experience to relish the beauty of the Kingdom from above.”
THC was formed by the Kingdom’s Private Investment Fund (PIF) as part of the country’s “Vision 2030” economic development campaign. THC is the nation’s first local commercial helicopter operator and has been offering private flights since mid-2019. “The H125 is the perfect helicopter for developing commercial operations in Saudi Arabia. It is a powerful and versatile aircraft particularly suited to hot and high environments,” said Ben Bridge, Airbus Helicopters’ executive v-p of global business.