PIF’s The Helicopter Co. orders 8 more Airbus H145
RIYADH: The Helicopter Co., owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, has placed a firm order for eight additional Airbus H145 helicopters, with deliveries scheduled between 2027 and 2028.
Announced during the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK, the move falls under a framework agreement signed in 2024 between THC and Airbus that covers up to 120 helicopters of various types over three to five years, according to a press statement.
THC has played a leading role in expanding Saudi Arabia’s commercial helicopter sector, introducing the Airbus H145 for emergency medical services and deploying the aircraft in support of the Dakar Rally. More than 1,800 H145 helicopters are in service worldwide, collectively logging over 8.6 million flight hours, with the model widely used for emergency response, law enforcement, offshore transport and utility missions.
This order further advances THC’s mission to support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals by strengthening Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector and expanding access to world-class helicopter services for clients, both domestically and internationally.
