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Japan Coast Guard Adds Three H225s
Reiser Simulation and Training GmbH Achieves World’s First Qualification for Airbus H145 D3 Helicopter Full-Flight Simulator
Reiser Simulation and Training recently announced it has secured the distinction of being the very first to obtain a Level-D qualification for the Airbus H145 Full-Flight Simulator (FFS) in the D3 version.
The D3 version of the renowned Airbus H145 helicopter introduces significant enhancements, featuring a 5-bladed main rotor subsystem and the Helionix®
The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has placed an additional order for three H225 helicopters, taking its total H225 fleet up to 18. The largest Super Puma operator in Japan received three H225s in December 2023 and one in February 2024 for its growing fleet. The new helicopters will support territorial coastal activities, maritime law enforcement, and disaster relief missions in the country.
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8.0. These advancements represent a remarkable leap forward in helicopter technology and performance. Reiser is at the forefront of simulating these innovations to provide pilots with the most accurate and immersive training experience possible.
The Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority qualified the new Reiser H145 D3 FFS at Norwegian Competence Centre Helicopter, NCCH A.S. in Stavanger, Norway, on Feb. 15, 2024.
To bring these extraordinary improvements to life, Reiser Simulation and Training conducted a comprehensive new flight data campaign that involved gathering data directly from the real helicopter. These meticulously collected data serve as the foundation for the brand-new flight model. As a result, the new Level D FFS is not merely 98% true to reality, but an unparalleled 100% true to the real Airbus H145 D3 aircraft.
“Reiser Simulation and Training has always been at the forefront of innovation in aviation simulation, and this milestone is a testament to our team’s dedication and expertise,” states Dr. Johannes Hain, CEO at Reiser Simulation and Training.
“We are delighted to provide the aviation community with a simulator that truly reflects the capabilities and advancements of the Airbus H145 D3, ultimately enhancing the safety and proficiency of helicopter pilots and crewmembers worldwide,” adds Dr. Michael Mayrhofer, CEO at NCCH.
“The Japan Coast Guard has been an active operator of the Super Puma family of helicopters for three decades. This follow-on order demonstrates the customer’s confidence in our products and the dedicated support to their fleet,” said Jean-Luc Alfonsi, managing director of Airbus Helicopters in Japan. “We believe the H225 is the perfect choice for JCG’s critical missions for law enforcement, as well as coastal and island protection, given its versatility in all weather conditions. We are committed to fully supporting its existing fleet, as well as its upcoming deliveries, ensuring high availability for its operations.”
JCG’s H225 fleet is covered by Airbus’ highly adaptive HCare Smart full-by-the-hour material support. This customized fleet availability program allows the national coast guard agency to focus on its flight operations while Airbus manages its assets. As the latest addition to the Super Puma family, the H225 is recognized for its high performance in challenging conditions as well as its outstanding range and payload capacity. The H225 has benefited from Airbus Helicopters’ continuous improvement policy. It is now equipped with new avionics, including the largest screens available on the market and an innovative interface that, combined with its renowned autopilot, reduces pilot workload and enables them to focus on the mission at hand.
Offering the industry’s best range, speed, payload and reliability in the 11-ton category twin-engine rotorcraft, the H225 offers outstanding endurance and fast cruise speed, and can be fitted with various equipment to suit a variety of roles. Twenty-four H225s are currently flown in Japan by Japan’s ministry of defense or parapublic operators for various search and rescue missions, VIP transport, firefighting, and passenger and goods transportation.
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