The Republic of Armenia has signed a contract with Airbus which will see the country purchase six H145s, the first time the country has selected Airbus as it looks to modernise its helicopter fleet. The agreement was finalised during the state visit of France’s President Emmanuel Macron to Yerevan last month. The H145s are intended for use in a variety of government transport missions.
“It is a great honour to officially welcome the Republic of Armenia to the Airbus Helicopters family. This first contract is a testament to the growing partnership between our company and Armenia, and we are proud to support the nation in modernising its aerial capabilities,” said Ludovic Boistot, Vice President, Head of Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Caucasus. “The H145 is a proven workhorse that will provide the Armenian authorities with the flexibility and reliability needed for their most demanding transport mission requirements. We look forward to a long-lasting and fruitful collaboration as we develop our partnership in the coming years.”
There was no indication in the announcement of a timeline for delivery, but with the backlog for H145s closer to four years than three according to well-placed sources, it seems likely that the first aircraft will not arrive until late 2029 or early 2030.
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