Airbus Helicopters delivered the first H175 helicopter to the aviation force of the Guangzhou Public Security Bureau (GZP). The new helicopter will perform public service missions and support emergency management. The H175 will join GZP’s fleet, which includes two H145 helicopters that were delivered in 2016 and 2019 respectively and have accumulated a total of 3,200 flight hours.
ZHANG Rui, Vice Mayor of Guangzhou and Secretary of the Party Committee of Guangzhou Public Security Bureau commented:“The H175, with its outstanding performance and capabilities, will enhance our efficiency and provide us with an essential tool to fulfill our diverse mission portfolio. We look forward to continuing to work together with Airbus to jointly promote the development of the aviation industry in Guangzhou.”
Colin James, Managing Director of Airbus Helicopters in China said:"We are very proud of our long track record of successful cooperation with the GZP. We are pleased to equip the GZP with our H175 helicopter, which is an ideal platform for these critical public service missions, supporting them in keeping our communities safe."
In service since 2015, Airbus' H175 belongs to the super-medium class of helicopters, combining long-range and payload with smooth flight qualities, making it the optimal solution for a wide range of onshore and offshore mission profiles, including disaster relief, search and rescue and other public services, as well as crew change and private and business aviation. 65 H175s have been delivered to date and have accumulated more than 240,000 flight hours.
Currently, there are around 80 Airbus helicopters used for public services in China to help support the protection of local communities.
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