21 September 2020: HTM-Helicopters have signed an agreement with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of two additional H145 helicopter, thus becoming the first operator to use the new five-blade H145 in the Offshore Wind segment. It mainly includes passenger transport to and from wind farms and hoisting technicians to the wind-turbines. Both the helicopters will be equipped with a powerful hoist, floatation equipment, and a cargo hook. The delivery of four-blade H145 is scheduled for later this year, which will be upgraded later and the second H-145 will be delivered by mid next year. They will operate from HTM’s bases at Norden-Norddeich, Emden, Borkum and Helgoland.
“We thank HTM for their continued trust in Airbus Helicopters and our products”, says Thomas Hein, Head of Sales Western Europe at Airbus Helicopters. “Since HTM started offshore wind operations in 2008, they rely on H135 and H145 helicopters for their demanding operations.”
Powered by two Safran Arriel 2E engine, the H145 are equipped with full authority digital engine control (FADEC) and the Helionix digital avionics suite. It includes a high performance 4-axis autopilot, increasing safety and reducing pilot workload. It’s particularly low acoustic footprint makes the H145 the quietest helicopter in its class.
The new upgrade of the H145 boasts several new features that will allow customers to enhance their operations: The innovative five-blade bearingless rotor increases the useful load by 150 kg, further enhancing the mission capabilities of the aircraft. This new rotor also improves crew and passenger comfort. Other advantages include a smaller D-value, allowing the H145 to operate in more confined areas, simplified maintenance, and an increased availability rate.
