Airbus Helicopters and SKYCO have entered into a contract for the purchase of six H175 helicopters which will be deployed for search and rescue, emergency medical services, disaster relief, and other public services missions in China.
Airbus Helicopters and SKYCO International Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., a state-owned enterprise belonging to China’s Guangdong Province, have entered into a contract for the purchase of six H175 helicopters. SKYCO Leasing, entrusted by the Guangdong Provincial Government to lead the aviation industry development in the province, will deploy the versatile H175 helicopters for search and rescue, emergency medical services, disaster relief, and other public services missions in China.
In addition to the helicopter acquisition, Airbus Helicopters and SKYCO Leasing have agreed to reinforce Airbus Helicopters’ footprint in China’s Guangdong Province and the Greater Bay Area. The collaboration includes joint development of support and services activities, along with an industrial cooperation setup to support the development of general aviation. This partnership aims to promote the reform of opening low-altitude airspace and explore an effective business model tailored to the Chinese aviation market, contributing to regional economic growth.
“This cooperation goes far beyond the purchase of helicopters. It is an unmistakable sign of Guangdong Province’s willingness to lead the development of the helicopter market in the southern region of China. We are proud that the Guangdong Provincial Government has chosen Airbus Helicopters to carry out this ambitious cooperation project together,” said Bruno Even, CEO, Airbus Helicopters.
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Airbus’ H175, in service since 2015, belongs to the super-medium class of helicopters, offering a combination of long-range capabilities, payload capacity, and smooth flight qualities. It is suitable for a wide range of onshore and offshore missions, including disaster relief, search and rescue, public services, crew change, and private and business aviation. The H175 fleet, with 55 helicopters currently in service, has accumulated over 210,000 flight hours, including 184,000 hours in the energy sector.
