The Vietnam Helicopter Corporation (VNH)’s subsidiaries, Southern Vietnam Helicopter Company (VNH South) and Northern Vietnam Helicopter Company (VNH North), have placed an order for three H-225 helicopters, to support the continued expansion of its off-shore energy operations, and progressively replace ageing aircraft in its fleet. 

This latest order reinforces a trusted partnership between VNH and Airbus Helicopters that has spanned more than 40 years, and reflects the Vietnamese operator’s long-term strategy to modernise and strengthen its heavy helicopter capabilities.

The new H-225s will join VNH’s existing Airbus fleet consisting of Super Puma and H-155 helicopters, for deployment across off-shore energy transport, utility missions, search and rescue, and broader transport operations. 

As the latest addition to the Super Puma family, the H-225 is recognised for its performance in challenging conditions as well as its range and payload capacity. The aircraft’s state-of-the-art avionics and autopilot systems provide increased safety while reducing pilot workload.

There are more than 360 H-225s and H-225Ms in service around the world, totaling more than one million flight hours. Military customers include: Brazil, France, Hungary, Indonesia, Iraq, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, The Netherlands, Singapore, and Thailand.