Rega Purchases Second Batch of 12 Helicopters for Mountainous Search & Rescue

Swiss Air-Rescue Service Rega liked their Airbus H145s so much they went back for more, with an order for a dozen more of the 5-bladed helicopter model. 

The new additions will replace the current fleet of AW109SP helicopters in Rega service, resulting in an eventual fleet of new-generation aircraft by 2026. Earlier this year the firm placed an order for 9 of the aircraft, meaning that their full fleet size should hover around 21 5-bladed H145s - provided they decommission all of their outgoing AW109s.

“To effectively operate life-saving air rescue services in Switzerland, we understand that the ability to perform optimally at altitude is paramount,” said Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters. “The five-bladed H145 landed on the Aconcagua in Chile, a mountain that is nearly 7,000 meters high - no other twin engine helicopter has ever achieved this feat. That is why we are especially proud that Rega has put its faith in the five-bladed H145 and decided to make it the only helicopter type in its fleet to perform such critical missions.”

“By selecting the five-bladed H145, we are ensuring that Rega will continue being able to provide its patients with reliable and professional medical assistance by air for the next 15 years,” said Ernst Kohler, CEO of Rega.

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