Helibras and the Fire Department of the State of Rio de Janeiro today signed a letter of intent to purchase four H125 helicopters. The aircraft will be operated by the Air Operations Group (GOA) for civil defense missions, rescue and aeromedical transportation. Jean-Luc Alfonsi, Helibras Vice President of Business and Services, says that the aircraft… Read more »
Source: Helibras, 10-Apr-19
[electronic translation] First commander of the Rio de Janeiro Fire Department, Rachel Lopes, 37, does not hide her joy. The prominent position was an old dream. The conquest came after five years of acting as co-pilot in the Air Operations Group (GOA). The work as commander began in December last year. The military has been involved in aeromedical care, which… Read more »
Source: Rio de Janerio Fire Department, 12-Jan-19
Helibras and the Fire Department of Rio de Janeiro signed during LAAD 2013 contract for the sale of a new AS350 B2 helicopter. This is the third squirrel to operate in the State Fireman. Pictured, from left to right: François Arnaud, Vice President Sales and Marketing at Helibras; Eduardo Marson Ferreira, President of Helibras, and Colonel Sergio… Read more »
Source: Helibras, 15-Apr-13
Crashed into the sea while trying to rescue a swimmer – helicopter had approached to a low hover and then appears to suddenly lose height into the water (see YouTube video)
29-Dec-12
