AHI lands new Thai helo deal

The Royal Thai Army has committed to buying six of Airbus Helicopters’ light-utility EC145 T2, and most powerful, model helicopters. The helicopters will be used mainly for official passenger transport missions. The Thai army is also expecting the imminent delivery of six UH-72A Lakota helicopters from America. The UH-72A is a version of the EC145 type produced by Airbus Helicopters’ plant in Columbus, Miss., for the U.S. Army. (Source: Airbus Helicopters 02/23/15)