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Airbus Helicopters and China’s
GDAT sign for 50 H160 helicopters
@AirbusHeli #H160
#MakingMissionsPossible
Beijing, 7 April 2023
– During French President Macron’s visit to China, Airbus Helicopters
has signed a contract with GDAT, one of
China’s most prominent helicopter lessors and operators, for 50 H160
helicopters. This contract is the largest single order for the H160 on
the civil and parapublic market since the helicopter was unveiled in
2015. The aircraft will be used notably for the energy sector,
including offshore transportation for oil and gas platforms, wind farms
and harbour piloting, as well as emergency medical services and other
municipal public service missions. The companies also signed a
strategic cooperation agreement related to topics such as support and
services capabilities, amongst others, in order to ensure the long term
success of the H160 in China.
“We are honoured GDAT has
decided to bolster their all-Airbus
fleet of 26 helicopters with the addition of 50 H160 helicopters. The
H160 has been designed at the outset as a multi-mission helicopter and
is, therefore, well suited to the multiple segments that lessors
provide for,” said Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters.
“This contract is a great example of the importance of economic and trade cooperation
between France and China. The innovative H160 is the perfect
addition to our fleet and will enable us to continue our success story
on the Chinese market that began with our 21 H225 helicopters. We see a
lot of potential for the H160 in China, in particular for the energy
sector” said Peter Jiang, Chairman of
GDAT.
GDAT is China’s
leading innovative general aviation service provider specialising in
helicopter sales and leasing, maintenance and modifications, as well as
emergency rescue flights, and other government services. The Group is
headquartered in Shanghai and has four wholly-owned subsidiaries across
China as well as operating bases in Suzhou and Ningbo, and an overseas
branch in London.
Designed as a multi-role helicopter
capable of performing a wide range of missions, the H160 integrates
Airbus’ latest technological innovations. The helicopter provides
passengers with superior comfort thanks to the sound-reducing Blue Edge
blades and superb external visibility that benefits both passengers and
pilots. With its light maintenance plan aligned between engine and
aircraft, the H160 optimises operating costs and offers a new standard
in availability. The H160 is already certified to fly with as much as
50% sustainable aviation fuel and is powered by two of the latest
Arrano engines from Safran Helicopter Engines that offer a 15%
reduction in fuel burn.
Airbus Helicopters has been a key partner in the Chinese
helicopter sector for over 50 years. Today, there are more than 300
Airbus helicopters flying over China, serving more than 90 customers.
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