Airbus H125 continues to meet growing Nordic demand with 10-unit order from Østnes Helicopters

Airbus and Østnes Helicopters, the official distributor for Airbus Helicopters in the Nordic countries, announced a contract for 10 Airbus H125s at this year's European Rotors. This order, when combined with four H125s already booked earlier in 2025, brings the total number of H125s ordered through Østnes Helicopters this year to 14 aircraft.

Stine Østnes, Chief Sales Officer of Østnes Helicopters commented: “Our customers require a rotorcraft that is not just reliable, but truly versatile, capable of performing everything from long-line utility work to passenger transport. The H125 delivers on all fronts, and we see a continuous strong demand for the helicopter on the Nordic market. This strategic procurement ensures we can maintain short delivery times and offer our customers the best availability for the world’s most successful single-engine helicopter.” 

Thomas Hein, Head of Europe Region at Airbus Helicopters stated: “The unwavering demand for the H125 in the Nordics is a clear testament to its unmatched versatility and performance. The H125 is engineered to excel in the most demanding conditions, and this total of 14 orders in 2025 affirms its position as the preferred tool for customers across the Nordic countries. We are proud to continue this journey of growth and partnership with Østnes Helicopters."

Østnes Helicopters has solidified a strong presence within the region's rotorcraft sector, having successfully facilitated the sale of more than 400 helicopters across both the new and secondary markets. The company’s maintenance organisation is approved to deliver full Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services for the H120, H125, and H130 models. Furthermore, its operational scope encompasses full support for the H145, which is delivered by a dedicated team of certified technicians and avionics experts specially trained for the H145 helicopter.

There are more than 130 H125s in the Nordics, which mainly perform utility and aerial work missions.  Across the globe, there are more than 4,300 H125 family helicopters flying in the most demanding conditions. The H125 belongs to the renowned Ecureuil family, the absolute market leader in the intermediate single-engine helicopter category, achieving a market share of  73% in 2024.