Airbus Helicopters delivers final two H135s to JMDF

Airbus Helicopters TH-135

Airbus Helicopters has successfully handed over the 14th and 15th H135 training helicopters to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).

This marks the completion of 15 H135 deliveries over the last six years. Designated as TH-135 by JMSDF, the 13 units delivered prior have been in operation since 2011.

The TH-135 is a variant of Airbus Helicopters’ light twin-engine H135, specially customized for JMSDF’s specific requirements for advanced training missions.

“We are delighted to be able to deliver all fifteen TH-135s on time.”

“We are delighted to be able to deliver all fifteen TH-135s on time,” said Stephane Ginoux, managing director of Airbus Helicopters Japan. “We are committed to upkeep the highest quality of safety and efficiency of their training missions by providing prompt parts procurement, maintenance and technical support services.”