DRF Air rescue in the Upper Palatinate: "Christoph 80" remains red and white

For the next five years, DRF Luftrettung will continue to operate “Christoph 80” rescue helicopter stationed at Latsch airfield in Weiden. The Association for Rescue Service and Fire Brigade (ZRF) Nordoberpfalz has confirmed the contract for the operation of the DRF Luftrettung.

The Association for Rescue Service and Fire Brigade (ZRF) Nordoberpfalz has awarded the contract for the operation of the rescue helicopter "Christoph 80" to the DRF Luftrettung. The non-profit organization will continue to operate the red and white machine for the next five years when the contract will automatically extended for a further five years until 2031.

Dr. Peter Huber , board member of DRF Luftrettung said “This is expression of confidence in the work of the red and white air rescuers and shows that our partners in the region recognize and appreciate the outstanding work of our crews here in Weiden”.

In 2021 the EC135 will also be upgraded to a H145 “We are very pleased that in the foreseeable future we will also be able to put an H145 into operation in Weiden, the most modern helicopter currently used in air rescue." explains Dr Huber. “The four-axis autopilot, can automatically take over the control functions also the pilots can quickly identify changing weather conditions on the weather radar.”