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Air Zermatt receives aerial work H130
Switzerland's Air Zermatt has taken delivery of the first Airbus Helicopters H130 configured for aerial work.
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Switzerland's Air Zermatt has taken delivery of the first Airbus Helicopters H130 configured for aerial work. It is equipped with a cargo sling system with a 1,500 kg hook capacity and in addition to its utility missions it will perform a range of assignments including passenger transport and emergency airlift.

“We look forward to the service introduction of our H130, which brings a modern, high performance helicopter to our fleet that also meets the latest safety standards,” says ceo Gerold Biner.

The operator already flies five AS350 B3s and two SA315 Lamas. The H130 is an enhanced version of Airbus Helicopters' EC130 B4 rotorcraft providing capabilities for aerial work and heavy lift in a full range of operating conditions, and is designed to be particularly effective in high altitude, mountainous terrain. It is also tailored for passenger transportation, sightseeing and vip duties, as well as medical airlift, law enforcement and surveillance missions.

Featuring an upgraded gearbox and a new Turbomeca Arriel 2D engine, the H130 provides 10 per cent more power on average than the previous EC130 B4 version. Performance improvements for the H130 include a higher maximum gross takeoff weight of 2,500 kg for internal loads and a speed increase of up to 10 knots. The cabin accommodates one pilot and up to seven passengers, depending on configuration.

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