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Two five-blade H145s join Avincis HEMS fleet
Avincis has a long partnership with prominent lessor, LCI, and already has lease agreements with the company covering a wide range of units and types. Two new H145s have been delivered by Airbus in Donauwörth.
One of the H145 aircraft will support Avincis operations in Italy.
Read this story in our September 2024 printed issue.

European emergency service operator Avincis has taken delivery of two five-bladed H145 aircraft at the Airbus facility in Donauwörth, Germany.

Both aircraft will be deployed in Avincis HEMS operations. One will the join the fleet in Italy, strengthening operations across Avincis' network of Italian bases. The other will join the Avincis fleet in Stockholm, Sweden, supporting its customers' growing needs in the region. Two further five-bladed H145 will be delivered to support Avincis' Swedish EMS partners in early 2025.

Avincis has a long-term partnership with prominent lessor, LCI, and already has lease agreements with the company covering a wide range of units and types. All of these aircraft perform mission critical activities across various countries. The four additional helicopters will join the Avincis LCI portfolio.

The Avincis global fleet currently includes around 60 Airbus aircraft, which are critical to delivering safe, reliable and consistent operations from its bases across Europe, Africa and South America.

John Boag, CEO, Avincis, says: “The delivery of these aircraft supports our confidence in the potential of the global emergency aviation services market and fulfils the requirements of our near- and long-term fleet strategy. The five-bladed H145 is a versatile and reliable aircraft, which has proven capability in the field, aligning to Avincis' commitment to operational and safety excellence. Our established, trusting relationships with Airbus and LCI demonstrate our continued commitment to expanding as a world-class group in emergency aviation services.”

Axel Humpert, head of H145 programme at Airbus Helicopters, adds: “In taking delivery of our five-bladed H145 helicopters for HEMS missions in Italy and Sweden, Avincis and LCI will benefit from a helicopter that has already proven to be an integral tool for life-saving missions with many customers around the world. We are proud that the H145 will again provide support to people when they need it most.”

Jaspal Jandu, CEO, LCI, concludes: “We are proud to extend our partnership with Avincis through the delivery of these mission critical helicopters. This underscores the vital role that these aircraft play in performing life-saving missions across Europe and the globe. Our growing collaboration with Avincis highlights a shared commitment to operational excellence and the sustainability of emergency medical services worldwide.”

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