Airbus Helicopters Secures Contract with Royal Thai Air Force for Two H225 Multi-Role Helicopters
Marignane, France – On Friday, September 26, 2025, Airbus Helicopters announced the signing of a contract with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) for the purchase of two H225 multi-role helicopters. This new acquisition will greatly enhance the RTAF’s capabilities in vital search and rescue (SAR) and emergency medical services (EMS) operations, demonstrating their commitment to national security and humanitarian support.
The two H225Ms will join the RTAF’s existing fleet of H225Ms, which have been in service since 2015 and have proven to be reliable and versatile in a range of critical missions. These include combat search and rescue (CSAR), general search and rescue flights, and troop transport operations. The RTAF also currently operates a fleet of H135 military training helicopters, showcasing their longstanding partnership with Airbus. The completion work for the new H225s will be carried out by Thai Aviation Industries (TAI) through their established partnership with Airbus Helicopters, ensuring seamless integration and local expertise.
Air Chief Marshal Punpakdee Pattanakul of the RTAF stated, “The H225M has proven to be an invaluable asset to our operations over the past decade, delivering exceptional performance and reliability in diverse and challenging missions. The addition of these two new helicopters, specifically designated for SAR and EMS, will further strengthen our ability to protect and serve the people of Thailand, ensuring we can effectively respond to emergencies wherever they may arise.”
Olivier Michalon, Executive Vice President of Global Business at Airbus Helicopters, expressed gratitude for the continued trust and partnership of the RTAF, stating, “We are deeply honored by the continued trust the Royal Thai Air Force places in our H225 helicopters. This follow-on order is a testament to the H225’s versatility, advanced capabilities, and its critical role in supporting national defense and public service missions. We are proud to continue our strong partnership with the RTAF, ensuring they have the best tools for their vital work.”
With over 360 H225s and H225Ms in service globally and close to 980,000 flight hours, this acquisition adds to the growing number of military customers, including France, the Netherlands, Hungary, Brazil, Mexico, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Iraq, and Kuwait. For more information, please visit https://pressat.co.uk/.
