Airbus MH-65 Dolphin Helicopter Passes 40 Years of Coast Guard Service

From Airbus Helicopters 

Today, Nov. 14, Airbus and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Airbus MH-65 Dolphin helicopter fleet supporting the USCG’s vital life-saving missions. 

Key Highlights: 

• The first MH-65 Dolphin was delivered on November 14, 1984 to the USCG at Airbus’ Grand Prairie, Texas facility, which continues to service and support the maintenance of this fleet today. 

• In honor of this milestone, a Houston Coast Guard station will fly in an MH-65 to meet the Airbus team responsible for their ongoing support at the Airbus Helicopters’ facility in Grand Prairie, Texas. 

• Airbus employees in the Dallas area work tirelessly to ensure the Coast Guard can execute their critical missions effectively. 

Quick Facts about the Airbus MH-65 Dolphin helicopter: 

• In Service: Nearly 100 helicopters supporting the U.S. Coast Guard, accumulating more than 1.8 million flight hours; It currently makes up the largest fleet in the USCG. 

• Locations: Operates across 26 states and various international locations  

• Missions: The MH-65 has saved more lives and interdicted more drugs than any other helicopter in history. 

• Global Reach: The MH-65 has operated on every continent  

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