The transaction is Kitz-Air’s first acquisition from Milestone. The three helicopters, delivered to Kitz-Air in July 2026, will undergo modification and conversion work in Europe before entering service in aerial firefighting operations across Europe and South America, helping to address growing demand for capacity amid increasingly challenging wildfire seasons. Global Helicopter Services (“GHS”), a long-standing Milestone customer and partner, will undertake the aircraft conversions.
Commenting on the announcement Sébastien Moulin, Chief Commercial Officer, Milestone, said, “We are delighted to welcome Kitz-Air as a new Milestone customer As demand for aerial firefighting services continues to grow globally, the H225 remains a highly capable and versatile platform for challenging utility missions. We thank GHS for their continued partnership and look forward to building a long-term relationship with the Kitz-Air team as they expand their firefighting operations across Europe and South America.”
Meanwhile Christoph Klein, Chief Executive Officer of Kitz-Air, added, “We are very proud to welcome these three Airbus H225 helicopters to the Kitz-Air fleet. For us, this acquisition is much more than the addition of three aircraft; it is an important step in our long-term vision to expand Kitz-Air’s heavy-helicopter fleet and build reliable aerial firefighting capacity for the years ahead. The H225’s outstanding payload, range and proven versatility make it the right platform for the demanding missions ahead. I am particularly proud of the dedication shown by our team in bringing this project to life. Once converted, these aircraft will allow us to support customers and communities across Europe and worldwide when they need us most. This transaction also marks the beginning of what we believe will be a strong, long-term business relationship with Milestone, and we look forward to working together as we continue to expand our H225 fleet.”
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