Under the terms of the MOU, Airbus Helicopters will also provide fleet modernisation and engineering services. These efforts aim to enhance the longevity and performance of the MH-65 helicopters, which play a key role in search and rescue, law enforcement, and disaster response missions.
Bart Reijnen, President of Airbus Helicopters in the U.S. and Head of the North America region, highlighted the importance of the partnership. He emphasised that maintaining the MH-65 fleet ensures the Coast Guard can continue safeguarding coastlines and carrying out life-saving operations.
The MH-65 Dolphin has been a core asset of the USCG’s aviation fleet for over four decades. With this extended collaboration, Airbus Helicopters and the Coast Guard aim to sustain high levels of operational capability across the service’s mission areas.
