Japan’s Nara and Miyazaki prefectures in Japan select Subaru Bell 412EPX helicopters

Subaru Corporation announced that it has been awarded two contracts of for SUBARU BELL 412EPX helicopters from Nara Prefecture and Miyazaki prefectures. These helicopters are scheduled to be delivered to the customers in 2025. The helicopters are expected to be used for firefighting, rescue, emergency medical services and information gathering. With these contracts, the total number of SUBARU BELL 412EPX orders in the commercial market in Japan has reached nine. The SUBARU BELL 412EPX has commonalities with the BELL 412EP that Nara Prefecture and Miyazaki Prefecture currently own. Therefore, it enables smooth introduction and transition by utilising the existing resources. In addition to that, the SUBARU BELL 412EPX provides better operational capability and efficiency with improved performance such as extended hover ceiling and increased useful load. SUBARU is committed to supporting the safe and reliable operation of helicopters through not only helicopter production and sales activities, but also through parts supply and maintenance. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Kay Rolland at [email protected]