en.Wedoany.com Reported - Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs to deliver 12 multi-role helicopters, including seven H160s and five H145s. The order is supported by the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) program, aiming to strengthen Europe's capabilities in civil protection, emergency response, and public security.
Matthieu Louvot, CEO of Airbus Helicopters, expressed gratitude to the Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs for expanding its fleet through this multi-platform order. The selection of the H160 and H145 demonstrates that their product lines can provide integrated, efficient response solutions for complex missions. By incorporating these platforms into the SAFE program, Romania is enhancing operational readiness, reducing emergency response times, and contributing to the European integrated rescue and security mechanism.
These helicopters will be operated by the General Aviation Inspectorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and coordinated by the Department for Emergency Situations (DSU), aiming to modernize Romania's national capabilities in integrated emergency management, civil protection, and public order enforcement. Among the H160 fleet, four are dedicated to civil protection and disaster relief, while three are for public order, aerial surveillance, and tactical security. The entire H145 fleet will be used for emergency medical services (SMURD) and mountain rescue, undertaking rapid medical interventions, specialized medical evacuations, and complex search and rescue missions.
Airbus has been operating in Romania for over two decades through three business lines: a successfully operating Airbus Helicopters customer center (with approximately 75% of turnover from export contracts); an engineering division of Airbus Defence and Space providing turnkey secure communications and systems engineering services; and manufacturing subcomponents for Airbus commercial aircraft. Currently, over 1,800 H145 family helicopters are in service worldwide, with a cumulative flight time exceeding 8.5 million hours. The H145 is equipped with two Safran Arriel 2E engines, Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC), and the Helionix digital avionics suite, with a four-axis autopilot enhancing safety and reducing pilot workload. The aircraft has an extremely low noise footprint, making it the quietest in its class, and also features the lowest CO2 emissions.
The H160 is one of the world's most technologically advanced helicopters, designed and manufactured with a focus on operational safety while offering extended range and a spacious cabin required for multi-role missions. It is equipped with the Helionix avionics suite, providing intuitive flight controls, enhanced situational awareness, and reduced pilot workload. In addition to cabin ergonomics, the H160 is designed to minimize environmental and community impact while enhancing mission performance. Its innovative Blue Edge main rotor blades and canted Fenestron tail rotor reduce perceived noise by up to 50% compared to conventional designs, offering operational flexibility for public service missions while being a quieter neighbor for communities. By optimizing the Safran Arrano engine, the H160 achieves an 18% reduction in fuel consumption.
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