Nagoya City Fire Bureau orders Airbus H160

Japan's Nagoya City Fire Bureau placed an order for an Airbus H160. The helicopter will be deployed for firefighting, search and rescue (SAR) missions, as well as disaster response operations, including reconnaissance of affected areas.

"We are honoured that our long-standing customer Nagoya City Fire Bureau has selected the H160 for their vital missions. This game-changing helicopter redefines safety, performance and design - ideally suited for demanding work of the Bureau," said Jean-Luc Alfonsi, Managing Director of Airbus Helicopters in Japan. "We're confident it will make a meaningful impact, and we remain fully committed to supporting their operations and deepening our partnership."

The new H160 will be configured for search and rescue and aerial firefighting missions. It can be installed with either a firefighting bucket or a belly-mounted water tank, enhancing its capability to support ground crews in wildfire suppression.

The Nagoya City Fire Bureau has been flying since 1973, when it introduced its first helicopter, an Alouette III. Today, it operates two AS365N3. With the newly ordered H160, one of the current helicopters will be retired.

(article source: Airbus / editor: Anton van Rijsbergen)
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