Key facts
- The Helicopter Company (THC) signed a letter of intent with Bombardier for up to 60 business jets.
- The firm order comprises 12 aircraft: five Challenger 3500, five Global 5500, and two Global 8000 jets.
- THC also holds options for an additional 48 aircraft.
- THC also ordered eight additional Airbus H145 helicopters.
- The Airbus H145 helicopters are slated for delivery between 2027 and 2028.
Saudi Arabia's The Helicopter Company (THC) has entered into a significant agreement with Bombardier, signing a letter of intent for up to 60 business jets. The deal includes a firm order for 12 aircraft, specifically five Challenger 3500 jets, five Global 5500 jets, and two Global 8000 jets. Additionally, the agreement provides THC with options to purchase an additional 48 aircraft across these three platforms.
In a separate development, Airbus Helicopters announced that THC has ordered eight additional H145 helicopters. These aircraft are scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2028, as part of a broader framework agreement covering up to 120 Airbus helicopters. THC, a company owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, is the Kingdom's largest commercial helicopter operator and is expanding its fleet for services including emergency medical services.