Netherlands – European Heli Center (EHC) has begun construction on a state-of-the-art helicopter training centre at Lelystad Airport, set to become its new headquarters. The facility will house a REISER H135/H145 Level D full-flight simulator and is designed to support advanced multi-mission helicopter training across a broad spectrum of civil and government operators.

• The new centre, announced at VERTICON 2025 and now under construction, will feature a REISER-built Level D full-flight simulator for roll-on/roll-off Airbus H135/H145 platforms, scheduled for operation by Q1 2027.
• EHC’s upcoming headquarters will offer multi-mission training, catering to emergency medical services (EMS), offshore transport, law enforcement, military, and commercial flight operations.
• EHC currently operates a fleet of 21 helicopters across its existing training centres in the Netherlands and Norway.

Statements

• “We are proud to see this project advancing exactly as planned. The start of construction brings us one step closer to delivering a modern and efficient training capability for operators worldwide.” – Dr. Johannes Hain, CEO, Reiser Simulation and Training
• “Together with REISER, we are creating a facility that will define the future of helicopter training in Europe.” – Jeroen Peddemors, CEO, European Heli Center

Source: European Heli Center