Ecuadorian Air Force Uses H145 Helicopters for Rescue and Firefighting
Airbus says Ecuador's Air Force operates H145 helicopters, known as "Arpías," for rescue and firefighting missions across the country.
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Airbus says the Ecuadorian Air Force operates H145 helicopters called “Arpías” for rescue and firefighting work across Ecuador, including in difficult terrain.
Key details
- Airbus identifies the aircraft as H145 helicopters operated by the Ecuadorian Air Force. - Airbus describes the missions as taking place around the clock. - The company credits the helicopters’ operations with saving lives but gives no case details or figures.
Airbus says the Ecuadorian Air Force’s H145 helicopters conduct rescue and firefighting operations around the clock.
Why it matters
The H145 fleet supports Ecuadorian Air Force rescue and firefighting missions across varied terrain, according to Airbus. The company’s account does not quantify the fleet’s missions or the number of people assisted.
What happens next
Airbus announced no further timeline or next steps.
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