Airbus has secured the first order for its H160 helicopter in Australia, from privately-owned logistics and supply chain enterprise, Linfox. The new aircraft, which will be used for passenger transportation missions across Australia, marks Linfox’s first purchase with Airbus.

Linfox has been a long-time customer of Leonardo, ordering a total of eleven helicopters from the Italian based manufacturer.  This is made up of one A119 Koala, one A109E Power Elite, two A109S Grand, three AW109SP GrandNew and four AW169 – each carrying either of the registrations VH-FOX or VH-LSN.

The announcement of the company’s H160 order has been timed to follow a four-week demonstration tour in Australia, which included over 60 flights and over 2,000 kilometres travelled.

“We’re excited to take delivery of the Airbus H160. It is our first aircraft with Airbus and we look forward to a long relationship with such a trusted company that has a proven record of performance, safety and reliability,” said Lindsay Fox, Founder, Linfox Group of Companies.

“We’re truly honoured by Linfox’s endorsement of the H160’s capabilities and delighted to welcome Linfox as a new Airbus Helicopters customer,” said Olivier Michalon, Executive Vice President of Global Business at Airbus Helicopters. “This first order marks an important milestone for Airbus in Australia. We look forward to seeing the H160 take flight in the country soon, delivering exceptional value, enhanced safety and efficiency to private and business missions as well as all the other missions it was designed to excel in, such as EMS, law enforcement, and other public services.”