United States, March 12 -- ÖAMTC Flugrettung and Airbus Helicopters have announced the signature of a strategic long-term framework contract for Airbus H135, H140 and H145 helicopters. This framework contract solidifies the initial agreement announced at last year's Verticon, where ÖAMTC Flugrettung was presented as a launch customer and development partner of the new H140 helicopter. ÖAMTC Flugrettung operates 31 H135 helicopters from 18 permanent bases, one intensive care helicopter and four additional winter bases in Austria. Last year, the operator flew more than 22,000 missions, with an average of 61 missions per day. The H140 is the latest addition to Airbus Helicopters' portfolio. It was unveiled in March last year. The H140 raises t...