Airbus H160 granted EASA type certificate
Airbus Helicopters ’twin engine H160 has been granted its type certificate by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The award was “the result of several years of hard work by both Airbus and...
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Five-blade Airbus H145 gains EASA approval
The new Airbus’ five-bladed H145 has been certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The foldable bladed helicopter is due for its first deliveries in late summer, while FAA approval is expected by...
Airbus Helicopters at Heli Expo 2020
Anaheim, 30 January 2020 – Airbus Helicopters concluded the 2020 Heli Expo with 38 orders, as well as 20 retrofits for the new five-bladed H145. German air rescue and ambulance provider DRF Luftrettung placed an order...
Super Puma hits new delivery milestone
When the SA332 Super Puma first flew in 1978, many were impressed by its performance. But few suspected that 40 years later the Super Puma family would prove its longevity by outlasting two company...
Airbus wants to fly a hybrid-electric helicopter next year
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 reveals updated H145
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 appoints new head of industry
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 nets more orders, delivers fewer helicopters
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...
Bruno Even Appointed CEO of Airbus Helicopters
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...