Australian logistics and transport company Linfox has announced its first order from a global aerospace manufacturer.
Linfox’s first purchase with Airbus is also the European giant’s first order for its H160 helicopter in Australia.
The new aircraft will be used for passenger transport missions across Australia following a four-week demonstration tour in Australia that saw the helicopter perform more than 60 flights and fly more than 2,000 kilometres across the country.
“We’re excited to take delivery of the Airbus H160. It is our first aircraft with Airbus and we look forward to a long relationship with such a trusted company that has a proven record of performance, safety and reliability,” Linfox founder Lindsay Fox says.
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Airbus Helicopters executive vice president of global business Olivier Michalon says the group is honoured by Linfox’s endorsement in the business.
“This first order marks an important milestone for Airbus in Australia. We look forward to seeing the H160 take flight in the country soon, delivering exceptional value, enhanced safety and efficiency to private and business missions as well as all the other missions it was designed to excel in, such as EMS, law enforcement, and other public services,” Michalon says.
The H160 has entered into service in Brazil, Canada, China, France, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, the U.K., the U.S. and many other European countries.