The Border Police of the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) was handed over a modern, European H145 helicopter at Airbus Helicopters plant in Germany.

Deputy Head of the Border Police, Giorgi Malania and Director of the Special Purpose Aviation Division, Ioseb Arjevanishvili visited the plant.

According to the MIA, the modern, European type H145 helicopter is one of the latest models of the French company Airbus Helicopters. The air transport is fully equipped with firefighting and mountain rescue equipment. Helicopter is provided with 2 engines, increasing the safety of the flight. It is characterized by maneuverability and fully compatible with the existing tasks, considering the mountainous terrain of Georgia. Similar helicopters are successfully operated by the police and emergency management services of Germany, Switzerland, France, Canada and other countries.

Pilots and flight technicians of the Special Purpose Aviation Division of the Border Police are currently undergoing theoretical and practical training at the Airbus Helicopters training academy in Germany. The training course will be completed on March 15, which will be followed by the transportation of helicopter to Georgia by the Georgian crew.

On December 19, 2022, the Ministry of Internal Affairs signed an agreement with the French company – Airbus Helicopters regarding the purchase of three H145 helicopters. The next two aerial transport is planned to be delivered in Georgia by June 2024.