Eurocopter delivers four EC135 helicopters to SHT

Eurocopter has delivered four EC135 helicopters to Skärgårdshavets Helikoptertjänst Ab (SHT), as part of its helicopter fleet upgrade.

Commenting on the delivery, Eurocopter EC135 programme head Roman Seidel said, "Our EC135 delivery for SHT underscores Eurocopter’s ability to support customers’ needs through the timely supply of helicopters in meeting their schedules and operational requirements."

The Finnish emergency medical services provider SHT will replace its three older EC135, bringing its total EC135 twin-engine helicopters inventory to five.

As a member of Eurocopter’s Reliability Data Group, comprising customers who provide regular rotorcraft technical and operational data, SHT will operate EC135 fleet to provide emergency medical airlift services and air ambulance flights.

The data will be used by the manufacturer to further improve helicopter’s component reliability and leverage serviceability for worldwide operators.

Currently more than 1000 EC135 helicopters are operational with nations which include 50% for emergency medical services.

Designed to meet the demands of operators in a variety of mission environments, EC135 aircraft provides high performance, extended range, flexibility, and reliability.

Widely used amongst police and ambulance services and for executive transport, the twin-engine EC135 aircraft enables the user to operate on diverse missions including as a training helicopter for the German armed forces.