Airbus Secures Contract for Czech Police H145s

The Czech police aviation service will receive new Airbus H145s after the country’s interior ministry signed a contract for 11 of the medium-twin helicopters. The police service will use the H145s for law enforcement, search-and-rescue, and emergency medical missions.

Currently, the Czech police operate a fleet of nine H135s, and the H145s will replace those. Powered by two Safran Arriel 2E engines and equipped with a four-axis autopilot and Helionix avionics, the H145 is “the quietest helicopter in its class, while its CO2 emissions are the lowest amongst its competitors,” according to Airbus Helicopters.

Of the more than 1,800 H145-series helicopters in service, more than 200 are operated for public service and law-enforcement missions. The entire fleet has logged more than 8.5 million flight hours.

“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,” said Airbus Helicopters head of Europe Thomas Hein. “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.”