Air Greenland selects Airbus H225 helicopter for search and rescue

Air Greenland has ordered two Airbus H225 heavy helicopters to support its bid to win its home country’s search and rescue (SAR) contract. Under the terms of a firm contract assisted by Airbus Helicopters, two H225s repurposed from the oil and gas industry will be delivered over the coming months to replace the ageing S-61 helicopter currently used for the service.  Airbus will provide a comprehensive maintenance and support package as well as pilot and crew training. Airbus Helicopters head of Europe region Olivier Michalon said: “At Airbus, we are proud that the deployment of the H225 will help ensure