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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