Modernization of the fleet includes a state-of-the-art aircraft for vital rescue and disaster operations
Tokyo, Japan – July 28, 2025 – The Tokyo fire brigade has the purchase of a new one Airbus H225 Hubewellers announced, which emerged from a tender obtained by Airbus Helicopters. The new aircraft will replace an older model and is part of the corps’ fleet modernization strategy, with the aim of ensuring a high level of use for critical missions such as air fire fighting, search and rescue operations, medical emergency care and disaster relief.
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“For almost six decades, Airbus has been a reliable partner of the Tokyo fire brigade in her unshakable commitment to public security and emergency operations,” said Jean-Luc AlfonsiManaging Director of Airbus Helicopters in Japan. “The persistent trust in the H225 reflects the reliability and versatility that our helicopters offer for every mission. With its proven perseverance and adaptability under all conditions, the H225 is ideally suited to support life -saving operations in the future.”
The new H225 is configured especially for quick and precise reactions in urgent rescue missions. It has an integrated search and rescue mode for quick target entry and by wearing on board for immediate medical care. A water tank assembled under the fuselage enables effective fire fighting from air in critical situations.
The Tokyo fire brigade started their flight operations in 1967 with an Allouette III helicopter. Since then, the authority has been maintaining a close partnership with Airbus and currently operates a fleet of three H225 and three AS365, all of which are dedicated to the protection of the population.
The H225, the latest addition to the Super Puma family, is known for its high performance under difficult conditions, its large reach and high payload capacity. The machine is equipped with modern avionics and an automatic flight control system that increases operational safety and reduces the workload of the pilots.
24 H225 helicopters are currently in action all over Japan-with the Department of Department and the public institutions authorities-and take on decisive tasks there that range from rescue operations and fire fighting to VIP transport and logistics.
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