{"id":4375,"date":"2019-04-25T15:11:11","date_gmt":"2019-04-25T20:11:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/planesintheair.com\/?p=4375"},"modified":"2019-04-25T15:15:41","modified_gmt":"2019-04-25T20:15:41","slug":"chinas-first-airbus-h215-helicopter-delivered-to-sggac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/?p=4375","title":{"rendered":"China\u2019s First Airbus H215 Helicopter Delivered to SGGAC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Beijing\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 China\u2019s State Grid General Aviation Company (SGGAC) has taken delivery of one heavy twin-engine Airbus H215 helicopter \u2013 a member of the mission-proven Super Puma family \u2013 becoming the launch customer for the H215 in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A subsidiary of the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), the world\u2019s largest utility company, SGGAC performs aerial construction and maintenance work along China\u2019s network of high and very-high voltage power lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The H215 will join the company\u2019s existing fleet of 15 Airbus helicopters, comprised of H125s, an H120 and an H225. This addition will enable SGGAC to perform new missions such as cable repair, cable laying, cargo transportation, and power line pylons constructions in difficult-to-reach areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The helicopter comes equipped with a 4.5-ton cargo sling, hoists, weather radar, and a wire-strike protection system. The configuration features 17 comfortable seats equipped with oxygen jackets for high altitude missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur cooperation with Airbus Helicopters since 2012 has been a true success. Thanks to the H215\u2019s outstanding performance in high and hot conditions coupled with strong support and services from Airbus Helicopters, we are confident that we will continue to develop our capabilities performing new utility missions,\u201d said Wu Jielong, Chairman of SGGAC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s an honour to see SGGAC becoming the first operator of the H215 in China\u201d, said Marie-Agnes Veve, General Manager of Airbus Helicopters China. \u201cThis achievement reinforces the long-term and strategic cooperation we have developed with the company, which also became a certified Airbus Helicopters\u2019 maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre in China in 2018.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The H215 combines advanced avionics and a reliable platform for rugged multi-mission capabilities in the world\u2019s harshest environments. Its baseline configuration offers extremely competitive direct operating and maintenance costs. Standard features include proven Makila 1A1 engines, the latest generation flight management system, and the most modern technologies, which includes a glass cockpit avionics system and the renowned 4-axis autopilot from Airbus Helicopters\u2019 advanced H225.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The introduction of this H215 increases China\u2019s Super Puma fleet to nearly 40 aircraft, performing a wide range of missions from oil & gas to aerial work to VIP transportation. The fleet is supported by Airbus Helicopters\u2019 China technical team, its approved helicopter MRO centre in Shenzhen, and an H225 full flight simulator located in Beijing.<\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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