Most of the talk surrounding hybrid-electric propulsion has been about VTOLs and jets. However, on Friday, Airbus revealed its plan fly a helicopter using the technology. Airbus and the French Ministry for Transport (DGAC)...
Airbus Helicopters has unveiled a new version of its light-twin H145 at Heli-Expo 2019. The new version brings an innovative five-bladed rotor to the aircraft which helps increase its useful load by 150 kg....
Airbus Helicopters has announced a shift in executive management – appointing Alain Flourens head of Industry for Airbus Helicopters, replacing Christian Cornille. Flourens is currently the head of engineering and his new position will...
Airbus Helicopters saw increased orders in 2018 but delivered fewer aircraft year-on-year. The French manufacturer secured 381 civil and military helicopter net-orders last year – up from 335 orders in 2017. Whilst the rise...
Amsterdam, 14 February 2018 – Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) has appointed Bruno Even, 49, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 April 2018. He will report to Airbus CEO Tom...
Bristow Group has announced a cash tender offer to purchase $75 million of its […]
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Sikorsky is suing Babcock International for failing to take delivery of two S-92 helicopters […]
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Buoyed in part by helicopter sales, Leonardo has seen a 34% increase in new […]
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Continental Aerospace Technologies and VerdeGo Aero have announced a strategic partnership to develop hybrid-electric […]
Franky Zapata, the flying enthusiast who attempted to cross the English Channel on his […]
Bristow, the helicopter operator currently in Chapter 11 protection, has entered into a backstop […]
XTI has partnered with GE Aviation to develop a hybrid-electric propulsion system to power […]