Greece orders eight H215 from Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Hellenic Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection for the purchase of eight H215 helicopters, with an option for two additional aircraft, to support wildfire response efforts in Greece. The agreement follows a tender carried out by the Project Preparation Facility of Growthfund (the National Fund of Greece) on behalf of the Ministry. It is backed by two European funds and forms part of the Ministry's Aegis Programme, which aims to strengthen the capabilities of the Civil Protection forces. The contract will operate under a government owned contractor operated (GO-CO) model, with Airbus Helicopters partnering with experienced H215 firefighting operators, Airtelis and SAF H