Greece orders additional Super Puma helicopters
On 30 April 2025, Airbus Helicopters signed a contract with the Hellenic Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection for the purchase of eight H215 helicopters, with an option for two additional aircraft. These helicopters will be used to support wildfire-fighting operations across the country.
The H215 is a modernised version of the Airbus Helicopters Super Puma/Cougar family. The order follows a tender process conducted by the Project Preparation Facility of Growthfund (the National Fund of Greece) on behalf of the Ministry.
Airbus Helicopters will partner with H215 firefighting operators Airtelis and SAF Hélicoptères to provide technical and operational support.
Currently, the Pyrosvestiko Soma (Hellenic Fire Service) operates two AS332L1 Super Pumas, while the 384 Mira Erevnas Diasosis (MED – Search and Rescue Squadron) of the Hellenic Air Force operates 12 AS332C1 Super Pumas from Elefsis Air Base. Once delivered, the new helicopters will be operated by the Hellenic Fire Service.
Credit photo: Airbus Helicopters/Anthoni Pecchi