PhilJets orders a H130

Airbus Helicopters H130 (Credit PhilJets)

PhilJets Group has placed an order with Airbus Helicopters for one H130 light helicopter. The aircraft is scheduled for delivery in June 2016.

“As a fast growing aviation start-up, our ambitious growth strategy needs to be fully supported by one of the most efficient, reliable and versatile aircraft in the market.”

Thierry Tea, CEO of PhilJets said: “As a fast growing aviation start-up, our ambitious growth strategy needs to be fully supported by one of the most efficient, reliable and versatile aircraft in the market. This additional H130 will help us achieve our expansion plans in a sustainable manner.”

This aircraft will be operated by PhilJets Aero Charter Corp, the group’s air transport subsidiary.

With this helicopter acquisition, PhilJets Group will have in total a fleet of six Ecureuil helicopters comprising five H130s and one AS350 B2.

“PhilJets is one of our most important customers in the Philippines who has shown their confidence and continued support in our aircraft.”

Yves Poesy, managing director of Airbus Helicopters in the Philippines added: “PhilJets is one of our most important customers in the Philippines who has shown their confidence and continued support in our aircraft. The Ecureuil has proven its performance and capabilities in a variety of missions around the world and is the clear single engine market leader in the country. We are committed to provide our full support and are confident that our rotorcraft will help PhilJets to achieve its ambitions.”