London Air Ambulance Orders Two More Airbus H135s

(21 July 2022, 11:15 +07)  London’s Air Ambulance Charity (LAAC), the helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) for the UK’s capital, has ordered two Airbus H135s for the renewal of its fleet.

The two helicopters will be delivered in 2024 and will operate primarily from LAAC’s helipad base at the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel which is one of the highest in Europe.

LAAC’s advanced trauma team treated 1,713 patients in 2021.

London Air Ambulance Airbus H135

Charles Newitt, LAAC Deputy CEO, said, “We are very impressed with the medical capability that we can pack into the H135. The issue of ground safety is very important to us as we frequently have to operate into physically constrained emergency locations with a constant risk of the public being present. The compact size of the H135 plus its Fenestron tail rotor and high ground clearance are attractive features for us.”

The H135 can be fitted with a wide range of EMS configurations, providing direct access and ample room for patient care.

The helicopter recently received an alternate gross weight increase for an additional 265lbs (120kg) of useful load.

“We are extremely honoured to have received this order from one of the world’s most prestigious aeromedical operators,” said Airbus Helicopters UK Head of Civil Business Gary Clark. “It’s nearly 35 years since we provided LAAC’s first ever helicopter – a Dauphin – and it will be very satisfying to once again see them flying our helicopters.”

Airbus provided approximately 55% of the 2,600 EMS helicopters flying in the world and two-thirds of the air ambulance fleet in the UK.

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