Airbus secures H135/H140/H145 orders and multi‑aircraft framework deals with European HEMS operators at VertiCon

Airbus Helicopters said it has won firm light‑twin orders and long‑term framework agreements with four European operators at VertiCon, including ADAC Luftrettung and ÖAMTC Flugrettung, for H135, H140 and H145 types. The packages combine immediate deliveries with multi‑aircraft frameworks covering future replacements and services.

Discovered 2026-03-11T09:20:48.219920-07:00 | 2026-03-11T09:20:48.219920-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Reinforces Airbus Helicopters' market momentum following its strong 2025 performance: 544 gross orders and 392 deliveries — underlining continued civil and public‑service demand ([source:74e19e27-4b94-468d-a9f5-e259b44b9feb]).
  • Signals accelerating HEMS fleet renewal for light‑twin types and advances H140 market introduction amid ongoing prototype expansion and testing ([source:bdc267f8-33bd-4872-9176-88f86f5ad9a4]).
  • Frameworks imply longer‑term sustainment, training and option volumes that will shape operator fleet planning and aftermarket revenue streams (see recent H145 mission‑trainer developments for operational support context: [source:8c11d326-f703-490e-8aca-29e11dedab9f]).

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