Two EC145s will be brought into service by the Turkish government before the end of this year. The Turkish State Airport Administration (DHMI) says: "The aircraft are the first of their kind to be delivered to the Turkish government and they are equipped for airport security missions and corporate transport needs."

The DHMI, a subsidiary of the Turkish ministry of transport, adds: "The EC145 is able to carry one or two pilots and up to nine passengers. With a fast cruise speed of 135 kts and an endurance of up to 3.5 hours, it is well equipped for SAR, emergency medical services and police and homeland security missions."