Chinese Ministry of Transport Picks H175 for SAR Operations

摘要

The Rescue and Salvage Bureau (CRS) of the Chinese Ministry of Transport (MOT) is extending its medium class search-and-rescue (SAR) helicopter fleet with the Airbus H175, beginning with a signature for two aircraft in SAR configuration. These new H175s will perform SAR missions in one of the world's busiest areas for marine traffic (seven of the 10 busiest container ports in the world are located in China) as well as other important offshore are like the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea, a March 6 statement said. These heavily trafficked waters represent a demanding operational environment where pilots must always be prepared for the unexpected. The H175's SAR configuration was chosen for its endurance, long range, highly flexible cabin, and the Helionix avionics system which eases pilot workload and improves situational awareness.