Greece, April 30 -- Airbus Helicopters has 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) to support the combat of wildfires in the country following a tender conducted by the Project Preparation Facility of Growthfund (the National Fund of Greece) on behalf of the Ministry. This contract is supported by two European funds and aligns with the Ministry's Aegis Programme aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Civil Protection forces. The contract will be based on a "government owned contractor operated" (GO-CO) model for which Airbus Helicopters will be partnering with experienced H215 firefighting operators, Airtel...