Airbus is finalising a contract to supply 10 H125 helicopters to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO), strengthening the agency’s airborne law enforcement and border security capabilities across the United States.
CBP AMO operates the new helicopters to support critical missions, including border security, public safety, surveillance and law enforcement operations in demanding environments.
Bart Reijnen, Head of the North America Region for Airbus Helicopters, “The expansion of this H125 fleet underscores the long-standing collaboration between Airbus and U.S. Customs and Border Protection”, further adding, “This selection highlights the trust placed in the H125 to perform critical public safety missions under demanding conditions. Airbus remains committed to supporting the agency with reliable aircraft and comprehensive services to ensure continuous mission readiness.”
H125 is serving as a key platform for airborne law enforcement operations throughout North America, designed for multi-role missions, the light single-engine helicopter is delivering strong performance in extreme environments while maintaining low operating costs. Its high visibility and operational flexibility are supporting patrol, surveillance and tactical missions.
The helicopters are being manufactured at Airbus’ facility in Columbus, Mississippi, whilst each aircraft featuring advanced safety systems including a dual-channel full authority digital engine control (FADEC), an engine data recorder and a dual hydraulic flight control system. These technologies are helping reduce pilot workload while enhancing safety during complex operations.
