Owned and operated by civilian contractors replaced the SA330 Puma used to resupply (VERTREP) US Navy ships at sea. Services provided by Air Center and Erickson
Jun 17, 2026 · Air Center Helicopters has secured an $82.8 million U.S. Navy contract to provide Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) helicopter services supporting Military Sealift Command operations through 2032.
Sep 28, 2022 · Undisclosed U.S. operator leased another EC225 to support government worldwide missions. Several companies, including Air Center and Erickson are currently operating these helicopters under Department of Defense (DoD) contracts
Aug 23, 2022 · The US Air Force (USAF) training its Pararescuemen (PJ) on the Airbus H225 / EC225 helicopter operated by Texas-based company Air Center for real-life offshore rescue operations
Feb 10, 2021 · Air Center Helicopters Inc (ACHI) leased 11 EC225/H225 helicopters from Milestone Aviation. Will be delivered in 2021/22 for utility, training and transport missions for U.S. government contract operations ( VERTREP, CASEVAC, MEDEVAC )
Nov 13, 2019 · Erickson is one of 17 companies selected by U.S. Dept of Defense’ Worldwide Airlift Services Program (WASP) under a 5-year contract. The U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) has $5.7B budget assigned for airlift services around the world
