Airbus Helicopters has secured a contract from the Ministry of Defence of Ghana for the supply of four helicopters, marking Ghana’s first order for Airbus multi-mission and corporate rotorcraft. The order comprises two H175M helicopters, one ACH175 and one ACH160.

The two H175M helicopters will be operated as multi-mission platforms and are set to perform a wide range of roles including transport, search and rescue, emergency medical services and disaster relief operations. The ACH175 and ACH160 helicopters will be used primarily for transport missions.

Commenting on the agreement, Arnaud Montalvo, Head of Africa and Middle East Region for Airbus Helicopters, said the order represents a significant milestone for the company’s presence in the country.

“The commitment from Ghana marks the return of Airbus Helicopters to the country with a defined focus on customer support and partnership,” Montalvo said. “We are particularly excited that the H175M will be operated in Ghana, demonstrating the aircraft’s versatility across defence and security missions. This key deal also makes Ghana a leading customer in West Africa for our premium corporate helicopters, the ACH160 and ACH175.”

The H175, which has been in service since 2014, belongs to the super-medium class of helicopters. It combines long range and high payload capability with smooth flight characteristics, making it suitable for a broad range of onshore and offshore missions. These include disaster relief, search and rescue, public services, military operations, crew change and private and business aviation.

The ACH160 is the latest addition to the Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) family and is regarded as the world’s most technologically advanced helicopter. It incorporates 68 new Airbus-patented technologies and offers 20% greater cabin volume per passenger compared to previous generation medium twin helicopters. The aircraft also features windows that are 35% larger than those of its competitors, delivering the brightest cabin in its class.

Ghana’s acquisition highlights a growing demand across Africa for versatile multi-role rotorcraft capable of supporting both defence and civil operations while also reinforcing Airbus Helicopters’ expanding footprint in the West African region.