Tag Archives: Airbus Helicopters

Japan’s National Police Agency Becomes First in the Country to Operate Airbus H160 Helicopters

(IN BRIEF) The National Police Agency of Japan has received two Airbus H160 helicopters, becoming the first para-public operator in Japan to operate this model. The first delivery took place at the end of last year, followed by the second … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz eEconic Powers Airbus Helicopters’ Sustainable Refueling Efforts with All-Electric Technology

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters has introduced the all-electric Mercedes-Benz eEconic to its fleet for helicopter refueling at its Donauwörth facility. Developed in collaboration with ROHR Spezialfahrzeuge, the eEconic is equipped with a 16,500-liter tank for aviation fuel, including Sustainable Aviation … Read the full press release

Thales Secures Contract to Provide Advanced Flight Simulators for German Armed Forces Helicopter Training

(IN BRIEF) Thales has signed a significant contract with Airbus Helicopters to supply 8 Full Flight Simulators (FFS) Reality H® for training pilots of the H145M helicopters used by the German Armed Forces. These high-tech simulators offer advanced realism and … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters Expands Presence in Lithuania with H125 Aircraft Sale to ASU BALTIJA

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters and Lithuanian operator ASU BALTIJA have agreed on a contract for two H125 helicopters at the European Rotors 2023 event. These helicopters represent Airbus’ first sale to a commercial operator in Lithuania and will serve passenger … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters’ PioneerLab: Elevating Autonomy and Sustainability in Aviation

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters has unveiled PioneerLab, a new technology demonstrator based on the H145 platform, at the German National Aviation Conference. PioneerLab focuses on reducing helicopter emissions, increasing autonomy, and integrating bio-based materials. It aims to achieve a 30% … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters and KAI Move to Serial Production of Light Armed Helicopters, Deepen Collaboration in Rotorcraft Programs

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have entered the serial production phase of the Light Armed Helicopters (LAH) after an agreement was signed. The Republic of Korea Army’s initial batch of ten LAH will be supplied by … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters Receives Certification for H175 Helicopter in China

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters has received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for its H175 helicopter. This certification allows for the delivery of H175 helicopters to customers in China, which is a demanding market with a growing … Read the full press release

Italian Operator Air Corporate Signs Landmark Deal for 43 Helicopters with Airbus

(IN BRIEF) Italian business aviation operator Air Corporate has placed a firm order for 43 helicopters from Airbus, including 40 single-engine helicopters (H125/H130) and three ACH160s. This order, the largest commercial helicopter order by Airbus in Italy, will support private … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters seals largest order for H160 in China

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with Chinese helicopter lessor and operator GDAT during French President Macron’s visit to China for 50 H160 helicopters. This contract represents the largest single order for the H160 on the civil and … Read the full press release

Airbus stärkt Europas strategische Autonomie mit zwei EEF-finanzierten Projekten

(IN KÜRZE) Airbus wurde ausgewählt, zwei Forschungs- und Entwicklungsprojekte im Verteidigungsbereich im Rahmen des Europäischen Verteidigungsfonds (EDF) zu leiten. Die EDF fördert die Zusammenarbeit zwischen europäischen Unternehmen und Forschungsinstituten, um die strategische Autonomie Europas zu stärken. Airbus Defence and Space … Read the full press release

Airbus to Boost Europe’s Strategic Autonomy with Two EDF-Funded Projects

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has been selected to lead two defense R&D projects as part of the European Defence Fund (EDF). The EDF promotes collaboration among European companies and research institutes to strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy. Airbus Defense and Space will … Read the full press release

Airbus delivers the world’s most technologically advanced helicopter, H160, to All Nippon Helicopter

(PRESS RELEASE) KOBE, Japan, 10-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus (EPA: AIR), a European multinational aerospace company, has announced the first ever delivery of its next generation twin-engine H160 helicopter to the Japanese operator All Nippon Helicopter (ANH). Having 68 patents, … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters: Philippines first to order ACH160 in Southeast Asia and Pacific region

(PRESS RELEASE) MANILA, Philippines, 22-Jul-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Helicopters launches ACH160 model in the Southeast Asia and Pacific region with an order from an undisclosed new customer in the Philippines. The helicopter will be used for private and business … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters receives order of seven H145 helicopters from the Bundeswehr

Donauwörth, Germany, 14-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINWBw) has ordered seven H145 helicopters to replace the German Armed Forces’ (Bundeswehr) obsolete Bell UH-1D search and rescue fleet. The aircraft will … Read the full press release

SB Havacılık A.Ş. appointed new distributor and Service Center in Turkey for Airbus Helicopters

ISTANBUL, 09-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Helicopters has appointed SB Havacılık A.Ş. (SBAIR) as its new distributor and Service Center in Turkey. The Istanbul based company will represent the European manufacturer in Turkey and promote its civil product line. SBAIR … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters: Babcock to purchase a fleet of H160s for EMS missions starting in Europe

Las Vegas, NV, USA, 05-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Babcock is set to become the global launch customer for the H160 after signing a five year frame agreement for the purchase of a fleet of H160s. The fleet of H160s is … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters to deliver four ACH160s to the North American market for an undisclosed customer

Las Vegas, NV, USA, 05-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Helicopters has signed the first order for four ACH160s with an undisclosed, North American customer.  The launch customer, a major US business entity with extensive experience in corporate aviation, has opted for … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters’ Helionix avionics system surpassed 100.000 flight hours milestone since launch

Airbus Helicopters’ digital avionics suite now operational on H135, H145 and H175, coming up on H160. Las Vegas, NV, USA, 05-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — , Airbus’ fleet of helicopters equipped with the Helionix avionics system have surpassed the symbolic milestone … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters presents three-tiered connected services at HAI Heli-Expo 2018

TOULOUSE, 05-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — This new addition to the HCare service offer is comprised of a suite of software and applications that works in concert with operational flight and aircraft data to give operators a global view of their fleet’s … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters receives EASA certification for the Rig’N Fly for its H175 super medium helicopter

LONDON, 09-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Helicopters has received EASA certification for the Rig’N Fly (Rig Integrated GPS approaches with eNhanced Flyability and safetY) for its H175 super medium helicopter. Already certified for the H225, this avionics upgrade enhances the H175’s … Read the full press release