• Airbus received an order from Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency for one H160 helicopter, its first H160 acquisition.
• Aircraft will be based in Kumamoto prefecture to support nationwide disaster response, focusing on aerial reconnaissance during major natural disasters.
• Configuration includes Helisat satellite connectivity to transmit high-definition data when ground communications are disrupted.

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