Østnes Helicopters Orders 10 Airbus H125s The company has established a strong presence in the rotorcraft sector within the region and has successfully sold over 400 helicopters, both new and used. By Priyal Dutta 07 Nov 2024 in Aviation New Update Østnes Helicopters has ordered 10 Airbus H125s Follow Us Share Airbus and Østnes Helicopters have announced a contract for ten Airbus H125s at this year's European Rotors. They will join a more than 150 H125s fleet in the region, mainly performing utility and aerial work missions. Statements Frode Østnes, CEO of Østnes Helicopters "Nordic customers require a truly versatile helicopter which can perform a wide range of missions," said Frode Østnes, CEO of Østnes Helicopters. "The H125 has proven that it has the capabilities time and again. Our customers in the region depend on these aircraft for essential missions and we are determined to ensure they benefit from short delivery times. This order ensures we have the best availability for the best helicopter.” Thomas Hein, Head of Europe Region at Airbus Helicopters "With the contract for ten H125s, we are proud to write another chapter in our more than 30-year partnership with Østnes Helicopters," said Thomas Hein, Head of Europe Region at Airbus Helicopters. "The H125 is the world's most successful single-engine helicopter. We are happy that Østnes is strongly committed to supporting our ambition to expand our market share in the Nordic region. We look forward to further strengthening our presence in this region with this agreement.” Østnes Helicopters is the authorized distributor of Airbus helicopters in the Nordic countries. The company has established a strong presence in the rotorcraft sector within the region and has successfully sold over 400 helicopters, both new and used. Østnes Helicopters’ maintenance organization is approved to provide full Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services for the H120, H125, and H130 models. This year, the scope of services has expanded to include full support for the H145 model, backed by a team of certified technicians and avionics experts who are specially trained for the H145 helicopter. As of today, over 4,300 helicopters from the H125 family are operating around the world under the most challenging conditions. The H125 holds the title of the leading model in the intermediate single-engine helicopter category, boasting an impressive market share of 82% in 2023. This year also marks two significant milestones for the Ecureuil family: 40 million flight hours logged and 50 years since its inaugural flight. #Helicopter #Airbus Subscribe to our Newsletter! Be the first to get exclusive offers and the latest news Subscribe Now Related Articles Latest Stories Read the Next Article