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13 & 14 SEPTEMBER 2025 - Sanicole Airfield (Hechtel-Eksel)

H-145

NHV, founded in 1997 in Ostend, initially specialized in transporting pilots to and from ships in the Netherlands and later Belgium. Today, NHV is a leading international provider of B2B helicopter services, both offshore and onshore, with a team of around 550 employees and an impressive fleet of approximately 55 helicopters

  • EC175
  • H145D2 (4-bladed) and H145D3 (5-bladed)
  • AW169
  • AW139
  • AS365N3

NHV offers a wide range of services, including:

- Crew transport to and from oil platforms.
- Transporting maritime pilots to and from ships in the ports of Rotterdam and IJmuiden, in all weather conditions.
- Transport of maintenance teams to wind turbines off the Belgian coast.
- Leasing helicopters to the French Navy and the German Bundeswehr for pilot training.
- Providing training and type rating for technicians and pilots through NHV's own Part-147 training school.
- Maintenance of helicopters (Part-145) in Ostend, both for NHV’s fleet and external clients.

On Friday, May 31, 2024, the Belgian Council of Ministers approved the purchase of fifteen **Airbus H145M** helicopters for the Belgian Defense, along with two additional units for the Federal Police Air Support Service. This purchase significantly expands Defense's capacity for airborne medical evacuations and tactical transport of troops.

Visit us at the static line and discover these future helicopter models for Defense and the Police. Our passionate employees will be ready to answer all your questions and introduce you to the fascinating world of helicopters!

Fabrikant/Manufacturer: Eurocopter / Kawasaki Aerospace Company Airbus Helicopters
Tech Specif:: Capacity: 9 pax / 1,793 kg (3,953 lb) payload Length: 13.03 m (42 ft 9 in) Height: 3.45 m (11 ft 4 in) Empty weight: 1,792 kg (3,951 lb)
Power: Powerplant: 2 × Turbomeca Arriel 1E2 turboshaft engines, 550 kW (740 hp) each for take-off

Sanicole Airshow

The most anticipated event in Limburg. The Sanicole Airshow attracts 40,000 visitors each year.

The biggest and most awarded airshow of the Benelux and far beyond.

Contact

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Future Dates:
2024: 21 & 22 September
2025: 13 & 14 September
2026: 12 & 13 September

DATES

Saturday 13 Sept 2025
Sunset Airshow (17h00 - 20h15)

Sunday 14 Sept 2025
Sanicole Airshow (10h00 - 17h30)

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