China Southern Airlines General Aviation Company Limited (CSAGA) has ordered an Airbus H160 helicopter for offshore energy projects during the seventh China Helicopter Exposition, which opened on Thursday and will run through Sunday in north China’s Tianjin Municipality.

The Airbus H160 is capable of performing missions in a wide range of fields, including law enforcement, offshore transportation, search and rescue, emergency medical services, and private and commercial aviation. It has entered into service in countries such as Brazil, Canada, France, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines and Saudi Arabia.

CSAGA is a subsidiary of China Southern Airlines Group Co., Ltd. and is one of the largest operations service providers in China’s offshore oil and gas fields.

“The signing of the H160 helicopter contract demonstrates the cooperation and mutual trust, and proves the confidence and determination of both parties to develop the oil and gas offshore transportation market in China,” said Li Erbao, chairman of CSAGA.

“This is an exciting milestone for both parties,” said Colin James, managing director of Airbus Helicopters China, adding that CSAGA’s offshore transport capabilities will be bolstered by the introduction of the H160 in 2026.