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PHI Group (PHI) has signed a framework
agreement with Airbus for 20 super-medium H175
helicopters and 8 H160s.
The deal
comprises firm orders as well as purchase options.
PHI (Petroleum Helicopters International) has been supporting the energy industry for 74
years, and has ambitious expansion plans in South East Asia and
elsewhere around the world.
Today,
the company operates over 200 helicopters with PHI’s Airbus
fleet consisting of H125, H135, H145, H160 and H175 family
helicopters - with the H175 being the latest addition. PHI also
operates helicopters from Bell, Leonardo and Sikorsky.
PHI Airbus H160. Picture: Dianne Bond
PHI has operations in the US and
major international markets, including Australia, Canada, Europe,
New Zealand, Philippines, Trinidad and West Africa.
“PHI strives to lead the industry in operating the
safest and most reliable fleet of helicopters,” said Scott
McCarty, CEO of PHI Group. “This agreement is a component of our
broader strategy to bring new technology into an industry that has
experienced a strong rebound after years of underinvestment. We
look forward to our continued partnership with Airbus as we
prepare to enter these aircraft into service with our customers
around the world.”
Airbus' H175 belongs to the super-medium
class of helicopters while the multi-role H160 helicopter is powered by two of
the latest Arrano engines from Safran Helicopter Engines that
offer a 15% reduction in fuel burn.
Both the H175 and H160 are
already certified to fly with as much as 50% sustainable aviation
fuel (SAF).
“We are proud of our ongoing partnership with PHI, a company
recognized in the industry for its leadership in innovation and
safety. We thank them for renewing their confidence in the H160
and for adding the H175, for their long-range missions, to their
growing fleet. At a time when passenger safety, economic
competitiveness, and energy efficiency are key to conquering any
market, the H160 and the H175 are reliable options for the years
to come and we look forward to supporting their operations
worldwide,” said Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters.
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