Helitrans Becomes First to Take e-Delivery of Two Airbus Helicopters

Helitrans of Norway has become the first company to take delivery of a new Airbus helicopter using the e-delivery process devised to ensure compliance with COVID19 health and safety restrictions.

Trondheim-based Helitrans formally accepted the latest two H125s into its fleet following a series of actions that allowed all the requirements of the normal process to be met, without the need for physical meetings or travel.

The system relies on the customer accepting flight-test and inspection findings conducted by authorized Airbus staff in place of their own employees who usually perform those tasks.

Key elements include an expanded test flight including the customer acceptance tests, a video inspection of the helicopter and loose object check, disinfection of all items, and the aircraft documentation verification.

The summary information was presented via an online video conference with representatives of Airbus Helicopters, authorized dealer Østnes and Helitrans enabling the formal transfer of title to take place.

The helicopters were then transported by road to Norway to be received by the Helitrans in Trondheim.

Airbus Helicopters Executive Vice President of Global Business, Ben Bridge, said, “We are acutely aware of the challenges faced by our customers in the current difficult environment and we are doing all we can to support them - including maintaining scheduled deliveries. At the same time the health and safety of our employees is our number one priority. Fortunately we have built a level of trust with key customers over the years that has made this innovative process possible.”

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