Airbus Helicopters And PHI Group Sign A New Agreement

A new framework agreement has been inked between Airbus Helicopters and PHI Group. It includes commitments for two types of helicopters – twenty super-medium H175s and eight H160s. The overall count of 28 units comprises firm orders and purchase options that PHI may execute before the agreement’s deadline.

PHI Group, which has been supporting the energy industry for 74 years, operates over 200 helicopters worldwide. The fleet helps the company serve various markets, including energy and air medical. PHI’s Airbus fleet comprises H125, H135, H145, H160 and the H175. The latest addition – the H175 – has been in service since 2015. There are 54 of them currently in use, and have accumulated nearly 195,000 flying hours. Of that, 170,000 hours were spent serving the energy sector.