Airbus Helicopters has secured a contract from Japan’s Tokyo Fire Department for the delivery of an H225 helicopter, awarded following a competitive tender. The new aircraft will replace an older model as part of the department’s ongoing fleet modernization initiative.
This acquisition highlights the agency’s dedication to ensuring high operational readiness for essential missions, including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, emergency medical response, and disaster relief. The H225 is specifically equipped for critical, time-sensitive operations, featuring a search and rescue mode for rapid target acquisition, onboard stretchers for immediate medical care, and a belly-mounted water tank for firefighting.
Currently, 24 H225 helicopters are in active service across Japan, operated by the Ministry of Defence and various parapublic organizations for missions such as search and rescue, VIP transport, and logistics support.
