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THC places firm order for eight more Airbus H145 light twins under 2024 Airbus framework (deliveries 2027–2028)

Saudi Arabia’s The Helicopter Company (THC) has signed firm orders for eight additional Airbus H145 light-twin helicopters, with deliveries scheduled for 2027–2028. The order draws from a 2024 Airbus framework agreement covering up to 120 aircraft, extending THC’s rotorcraft fleet growth.

Discovered 2026-07-20T01:08:01.010747-07:00 | 2026-07-20T01:08:01.010747-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • THC’s eight-aircraft firm order extends a 2024 Airbus framework for up to 120 H145s, signaling sustained demand for the light-twin segment in the Middle East.
  • Scheduled deliveries in 2027–2028 tie forward rotorcraft production and delivery planning to a defined, contracted intake—useful for supply-chain and aftermarket forecasting.
  • For rotorcraft operators, the additional H145 capacity reinforces fleet renewal and capability expansion tied to long-lead procurement commitments under an umbrella Airbus agreement.

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2026-07-20T01:08:01.010747-07:00
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