In September 2023, a $90 million deal was announced for the acquisition of 5 second-hand Super Puma helicopters. These helicopters will undergo refurbishment by Airbus before delivery.
First two helicopter, AEE-470 and AEE-471 delivered on June 2, 2025
May 9, 2026 · Ecuador has completed delivery of five Airbus H225M helicopters modernized in Romania, strengthening tactical transport, medevac, and security operations.
Jun 3, 2025 · Ecuador Army Aviation received the first 2 of 5 refurbished Airbus H225M helicopters, boosting rapid response, border control, and humanitarian missions. The Army has operated Puma and Super Puma variants since the 1980s