Airbus delivers first H175 VIP helicopter

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first VIP version of the H175 which entered service in 2014 for offshore transportation.

The VIP version of the H175 offers a cabin interior provided by Pegasus Design, who has built a worldwide reputation on business jets and super yachts.

“The first delivery of a new version of the H175 is an important milestone for our company and for the H175 program.”

“The first delivery of a new version of the H175 is an important milestone for our company and for the H175 program. The H175 enlarges its operational capacity to a completely new mission segment” said Guillaume Faury, president of Airbus Helicopters. “The VIP variant is also great news for the private and business aviation market as flying in a helicopter has never been so close to a private jet experience”.

Delivered to an undisclosed customer who will operate it in Europe as a complement to the yacht, the H175 offers a totally personalized VVIP cabin comfortably accommodating seven passengers.

The H175 is available in a VIP version, seating six to eight passengers, and an executive version, seating nine to twelve. Featuring more window area than walls, the rotorcraft ensures panoramic views for all passengers.

Airbus Helicopters H175 VIP interior (Credit: Xavier Bejot)

Airbus Helicopters H175 VIP interior (Credit: Xavier Bejot)

Terry Spruce

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