(Beijing News) European aircraft manufacturer Airbus announced that it has signed a procurement contract for 50 H160 helicopters with Shanghai Jade Airlines.
Airbus on Friday (April 7) announced on the official website that during the French President Macron's visit to China, Airbus Helicopter Company signed the above contract with the well -known helicopter leasing and operator of China, But the price of this order was not announced.
This is the largest single order in civilian and public markets since the launch of H160 helicopter in 2015.
CEO Bruno Evan, CEO of Airbus Helicopter Company, said in the press release of the official website: "We are honored to decide to purchase 50 H160 helicopters to expand its original 26 airbag helicopters.At the beginning, it was designed as a task helicopter, so it can meet the various needs of the leaser. "
Jiang Wenquan, Chairman of Shanghai Jade Airlines, said: "This contract is an important example of economic and trade cooperation in France and China. The innovative H160 is the perfect supplement of our fleet.The success story of H225 opens. We see that H160 has great potential in China, especially in the energy field. "
