Helibras delivered the first EC145 the State Department of Health of Minas Gerais. The aircraft will be used for attendance during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in the state. In aeromedical configuration, the model will carry two stretchers with patients, doctors, nurses, operating crew of Firefighters, Pilot and co-pilot.

The helicopter is equipped with the most modern aeromedical kit available in the world market and compatible equipment SES Mine was made in Brazil by Helibras. Among the installed systems are technologically advanced equipment to rappel device, dual, searchlight and landing system, noise reduction and automatic flight control system. Were also performed by Brazilian teams Helibrás flight tests on the runway of the company.

The aircraft will be in the hangar of the Fire Department at Pampulha Airport and after the event, will be integrated into the aeromedical service created by the SES and Fire Brigade MG.

Helibras is the only Brazilian manufacturer of helicopters and completed in 2014, 36 years activities. Since its founding in 1978, the company has delivered more than 750 helicopters in Brazil, 70% of the Squirrel model, manufactured in Itajubá (MG). In 2012, began producing the EC725 (military) model, having built a new assembly line and expanded all its facilities for this new program. Helibras Helicopters is a subsidiary of Airbus, which belongs to the Airbus Group, a world pioneer in aerospace and defense-related services. With 47% share in the Brazilian fleet of turbine helicopters, Helibras is the market leader and maintains facilities in Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia. Its factory, which employs more than 850 professionals and has a production capacity of 36 aircraft per year, produces and customizes various models that meet the civilian government and military segments. In 2012, the company reported total sales of $ 351,586,000. More information: www.helibras.com.br