{"id":4199,"date":"2019-04-04T08:48:21","date_gmt":"2019-04-04T13:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/planesintheair.com\/?p=4199"},"modified":"2019-04-04T08:54:10","modified_gmt":"2019-04-04T13:54:10","slug":"icelandic-coast-guard-upgrades-to-airbus-rescue-helicopters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/?p=4199","title":{"rendered":"Icelandic Coast Guard Upgrades to Airbus Rescue Helicopters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Reykjavik<\/strong>, Airbus Helicopters is \nsupporting the Icelandic Coast Guard (ICG) with the entry into service \nof two Airbus H225 heavy search and rescue (SAR) helicopters as the \nfirst step in a renewal of the agency\u2019s helicopter fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aircraft are replacing two of the ICG\u2019s three existing Airbus \nAS332L1 Super Pumas, the first of which entered service in 1995. They \nare being leased from Norwegian helicopter lessor Knut Axel Ugland \nHolding AS and will both be in service by the end of April 2019. The ICG\n plans to purchase permanent replacements for all three aircraft in its \nfleet by 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airbus Helicopters is providing pilot and technician training on key \nfeatures of the H225 and ongoing maintenance and support under an HCare \nSmart Parts By the Hour contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 11-tonne category, twin-engine H225 is the latest member of \nAirbus Helicopters\u2019 Super Puma family with more powerful engines \nproviding a smoother ride and enhanced performance compared to the \nAS332L1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equipped with state-of-the-art electronic instruments and a 4-axis \nautopilot system, the H225 offers outstanding endurance and fast cruise \nspeed, and can be fitted with a wide range of SAR equipment. Operated by\n two pilots, it can be configured with up to 18 seats or six stretchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The H225 and military H225M are benchmarks in SAR and combat SAR and are operated by 20 nations worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commander S.G. Sindri Steingrimsson, Director Flight Operations at \nthe ICG said: \u201cThe experience with our current fleet of Super Pumas has \nbeen excellent through the years. Overall they have done a fantastic job\n for us here at the Icelandic Coast Guard, in some of the most \nchallenging conditions for aircraft SAR operations in the world. We \nfully expect that the new Super Pumas will add great value to the safety\n and security of our operations, increasing capability and reliability \nwhile at the same time modernising our technological standards to meet \ncurrent needs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The attached photo shows one of the new leased aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Airbus<\/strong>
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of \u20ac 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world\u2019s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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