Vietnam Helicopter Corporation Acquires Airbus H225 Helicopter.
Vietnam Helicopter Corporation Airbus H225 Helicopter: Hanoi, Vietnam, 7 April 2026 – The Vietnam Helicopter Corporation (VNH), through its subsidiaries Southern Vietnam Helicopter Company (VNH South) and Northern Vietnam Helicopter Company (VNH North), has placed an order for three Airbus H225 helicopters. The acquisition aims to enhance the corporation’s offshore energy operations and gradually replace ageing aircraft within its fleet.
This latest order reaffirms the longstanding and trusted relationship between VNH and Airbus Helicopters, a partnership that has spanned over 40 years. It also highlights VNH’s ongoing commitment to modernising and bolstering its heavy helicopter capabilities as part of its long-term strategy.
Airbus H225: The Backbone of VNH’s Future Fleet
“The H225 has proven itself time and again across our offshore missions, delivering the reliability, performance, and safety we expect,” said Kieu Dang Hung, CEO of VNH. “As we look ahead, we see the H225 forming the backbone of our future fleet, enabling us to modernise operations, expand capacity, and enhance mission flexibility.”
The H225, part of Airbus Helicopters’ renowned Super Puma family, has gained significant recognition for its high performance in demanding offshore conditions. It is valued for its impressive range, payload capacity, and cutting-edge avionics and autopilot systems, which increase safety and reduce pilot workload, making it a perfect fit for the challenging offshore environment.
VNH’s decision to centre its future operations around the H225 underscores the aircraft’s proven capabilities and its ability to support a wide array of missions, including offshore energy transport, utility services, search and rescue operations, and broader transport requirements.
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A Strong Partnership with Airbus Helicopters
“We are honoured to continue supporting VNH and its subsidiaries as they strengthen and revitalise their fleet,” said Matthieu Louvot, CEO of Airbus Helicopters. “Their decision to centralise future operations around the H225 highlights the aircraft’s exceptional reliability and performance in demanding offshore environments.”
Louvot added, “Our enduring partnership with VNH is built on trust and a shared commitment to mission success. We look forward to supporting their growth for many decades to come.”
Part of a Longstanding Fleet
Once delivered, the new H225s will join VNH’s existing fleet, which already includes Super Puma and H155 helicopters. The fleet is deployed across various offshore operations, ranging from energy transport to search and rescue missions, further demonstrating the versatility of Airbus Helicopters’ offerings for VNH’s diverse needs.
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Vietnam Helicopter Corporation’s Helicopter Fleet.
A Global Presence
The H225 is widely recognised for its reliability and performance in extreme conditions. With more than 360 H225 and H225M helicopters currently in service worldwide, the aircraft has amassed over one million flight hours. The helicopter is in operation with several military customers globally, including Brazil, France, Hungary, Indonesia, Iraq, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Singapore, and Thailand.
This order marks an important milestone for VNH as it continues to evolve and modernise its fleet in line with the growing demands of offshore operations in Vietnam and beyond. The H225 will play a central role in ensuring VNH remains at the forefront of the industry, equipped with the most advanced and reliable technology for its vital operations. With the longstanding partnership between VNH and Airbus Helicopters, both entities are well-positioned to meet the challenges of the future and continue their shared success in the offshore aviation sector.
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