Airbus Helicopters and The Helicopter Company (THC), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company and Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial helicopter operator, have announced a firm order for eight additional H-145 helicopters at "Farnborough International Airshow" (July 20-24). 

The helicopters are scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2028, and fall under the historic framework agreement signed between THC and Airbus at Verticon in 2024. The original framework agreement between THC and Airbus included up to 120 helicopters of various types set to be delivered over the next three to five years. 

The order reflects THC's disciplined approach to fleet optimisation and its forward-looking growth strategy. By planning deliveries across a structured two-year window, THC will ensure seamless availability for integration of new aircraft into its operations. The H-145s will support THC's expanding range of services, including Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and other mission-critical operations across the Kingdom and beyond.

THC is at the forefront of developing commercial helicopter services in Saudi Arabia, having introduced the H145 into service for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and deployed the H-145 in support of the Dakar Rally. This order further advances THC's mission in supporting the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goals by strengthening Saudi Arabia's aviation sector and expanding access to world-class helicopter services for clients domestically and internationally.

Airbus’ H-145 is designed to deliver performance throughout the flight envelope and is the latest member of the company’s twin-engine rotorcraft product range –with designed-in mission capability and flexibility, especially in high and hot operating conditions. There are more than 1,800 helicopters of this family in service, logging a total of more than 8.6 million flight hours.