Helibras carried out the second flight of the H225M certification campaign in the Naval Operational version at its facilities in Itajubá (MG). The event was attended by the Certifying Authority, the Institute of Industrial Development and Coordination (IFI), as well as Helibras personnel. 
 

ITAJUBÁ, Brazil --- Helibras and Airbus Helicopters have opened a new chapter in the history of the H225M multirole utility helicopter with the official presentation of the first aircraft in naval combat configuration. Developed and assembled locally by Helibras, Airbus Helicopters’ subsidiary in Brazil, this new H225M version is designed to meet the demanding requirements of the Brazilian Navy, with mission capabilities including anti-surface warfare and maritime surveillance. 

The results of a survey conducted by Helibras with the operators of around 90 Airbus helicopters deployed during the 2016 Rio Olympics and Paralympics showed that the fleet achieved 98 percent availability from the start of preparation for the Games in July, to the closure of the competitions on Sept. 18, 2016.

The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) will receive the first operational variant of the H-36 Caracal helicopter before the end of 2015. The delivery date was guaranteed on Thursday (03/12) with the signing of an addendum to the helicopter purchase contract with the Airbus Helicopters / Helibras consortium. In all, the contract provides for the delivery of 50 helicopters for the three services.