Airbus delivers enhanced ACH125 helicopter in South Africa

The new features are complemented by a bespoke cabin completion and assure the highest levels of comfort and safety. The ACH125 can accommodate up to five passengers with luggage stored in three compartments.

In a passenger transport configuration, this new ACH125 is the first in the region to be delivered with a certified dual Garmin G500 TXi GDU1060 avionics suite with autopilot, enhanced Traffic Advisory, ADS-B In and Out, and radio altimeter - all reducing pilot workload and enhancing flight safety.

It also marks the first delivery in the region of the ACH125 upgrade that increases engine minimum guaranteed thermal power by about 10%, thanks to the release of the full available power of the Safran Helicopter Engines Arriel 2D engine (710 kW / 952 shp).

"We are extremely proud of delivering this high end ACH125 which is well equipped to serve the private and business aviation (PBA) market, but also provides safety by design," said Gilbert do Nascimento, AZA managing director.

“This ACH125 encapsulates all of the leading proven technologies for optimised passenger comfort and safety with certified solutions, including the now standard fitment of a crash resistant fuel system.”