Czech Ministry of Interior signs contract for 11 Airbus H145 helicopters
Prague, Czech Republic, 27 May 2026 – The Czech Ministry of Interior and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for 11 five‑bladed H145 helicopters, marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of the Czech Republic’s public safety infrastructure.
These state‑of‑the‑art multi‑role aircraft will be operated by the Czech Police Aviation Service, serving as the backbone of its fleet for law enforcement, search and rescue, and emergency medical missions. The comprehensive agreement includes not only the delivery of the helicopters but also an extensive training and logistics package to ensure seamless operational integration.
“We are honored that the Czech Ministry of Interior has chosen the H145 to support its vital missions. As the Czech police currently operate the H135, transitioning to the H145 is the logical next step in their fleet’s evolution, allowing crews and maintenance teams to benefit from a high degree of commonality and ensure seamless operational readiness from day one,” said Thomas Hein, Head of Europe Region at Airbus Helicopters.
“This agreement highlights the H145’s versatility as a multi‑mission aircraft, capable of shifting quickly from demanding police work to life‑saving rescue duties. By choosing the H145, the Czech police forces are joining a large number of law enforcement operators across Europe who have placed their trust in this platform, including several state police forces in Germany, the French Gendarmerie, and the Lithuanian Border Guards,” he added.
Airbus and the Czech Republic share a 25‑year history. Airbus recognizes the country’s strategic importance within the region, as well as its strong capabilities and expertise that continue to support the future of aviation. Airbus currently sources over €200 million worth of goods from the Czech Republic annually, making it a key contributor to the production of its commercial aircraft.
The Czech Police Aviation Service is a long‑standing operator of Airbus products, currently using a fleet that includes nine H135 family helicopters. This fleet will be replaced by the five‑bladed H145, which will significantly enhance tactical range and lifting capacity while streamlining maintenance through advanced digital systems.
In total, more than 1,800 H145 family helicopters are in service, logging over 8.5 million flight hours. Powered by two Safran Arriel 2E engines, the H145 is equipped with full authority digital engine control (FADEC) and the Helionix digital avionics suite. It features a high‑performance 4‑axis autopilot, increasing safety and reducing pilot workload. Its particularly low acoustic footprint makes the H145 the quietest helicopter in its class, while its CO₂ emissions are among the lowest of its competitors. More than 200 H145 helicopters are in service worldwide in public service and law enforcement missions.
Source: Airbus Helicopters
