Airbus Helicopters

Airbus affirms position in North American air medical market with new orders

Airbus affirms position in North American air medical market with new orders

26-Oct-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

  Airbus Helicopters continues to be the leading provider of helicopters to the North American air medical transport industry, with both new and long-standing customers from around the continent placing orders.  More than 35 new single and twin-engine Airbus helicopters were sold in the air medical market alone over the past 12 months. “Airbus is... Read more

Sonoma County Fire Dept adds Airbus H135

Sonoma County Fire Dept adds Airbus H135

25-Oct-2022Source: Sonoma County Gazette

Firefighters want to remind everybody of the cooler weather that will be brought by the coming winter season, and this is a great time to check your chimneys for debris before use, to prevent chimney fires. We have already started to see some rain this season, and we want to remind everybody to drive slower... Read more

Babcock extends Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance contract

Babcock extends Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance contract

20-Oct-2022

Babcock and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) have announced a three-year contract extension to keep the helicopter emergency medical service up in the sky saving lives. The new contract starts this month and will allow Babcock, a leading UK provider of specialist air ambulance operations, to continue to provide a high standard... Read more

NSPA Awards Heli-One Multiyear Contract

NSPA Awards Heli-One Multiyear Contract

18-Oct-2022Source: Heli-One

  Heli-One, a leading provider of helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), is pleased to announce signature of a contract with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) for support of Airbus AS332 and AS532 helicopters. Heli-One will provide MRO services for airframe, engines, and components for NATO user nations helicopters on an ad hoc... Read more

First Korean-produced delivered to customer

First Korean-produced delivered to customer

14-Oct-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

  Airbus Helicopters and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have delivered the first Light Civil Helicopter (LCH) to a local operator, Gloria Aviation, following certification in September this year. Entering service in an emergency medical services configuration in December this year, this helicopter will be deployed to support critical life-saving missions in Jeju. This key milestone... Read more

Thames Valley Air Ambulance switches to a different Airbus 135

Thames Valley Air Ambulance switches to a different Airbus 135

11-Oct-2022Source: Thames Valley Air Ambulance

  Our new helicopter, G-TVLY, has final been unveiled to the public. The Airbus135 will become our air ambulance when we take on our air operations this month. It is kitted out with the same lifesaving equipment as our former helicopter and will fly from our operations base at RAF Benson. We unveiled the helicopter... Read more

London’s Air Ambulance launches biggest appeal yet – for two H135s

London’s Air Ambulance launches biggest appeal yet – for two H135s

10-Oct-2022Source: London's Air Ambulance

  Our medics perform life-saving treatment at the scene for patients who are critically injured. It’s thanks to our supporters that we can run this service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. But now we are facing a new challenge. Our helicopters are becoming increasingly difficult to maintain and by 2024 it will... Read more

Korean Air partners with Airbus on vertical UAS

Korean Air partners with Airbus on vertical UAS

10-Oct-2022Source: Korean Air

  Korean Air Lines Co. said Thursday it has signed a memorandum of agreement with Airbus Helicopters to develop unmanned reconnaissance helicopters for the South Korean military. Under the technology partnership, Korean Air will develop an unmanned carrier-based helicopter and an unmanned helicopter for surveillance and reconnaissance purposes over South Korean islands near the western... Read more

Ecocopter orders three H125s and one H145

Ecocopter orders three H125s and one H145

5-Oct-2022Source: Ecocopter

 The new helicopters will gradually join one of the most modern fleets in the Southern Cone, which currently consists of 18 aircraft, all manufactured by Airbus. In a visit to the French aeronautical company’s facilities, the Ecocopter delegation saw in situ the manufacturing progress and closed the purchase of the helicopters that had already been... Read more

SAFE delivers EC145 Maintenance Stands to Riverside County Sheriff

SAFE delivers EC145 Maintenance Stands to Riverside County Sheriff

4-Oct-2022Source: SAFE Structure Designs

  S.A.F.E. Structure Designs is pleased to announce the delivery of a custom EC145 maintenance stand set to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Aviation Unit.  This maintenance stand set is specific for the EC145 allowing access to all the components for routine and major maintenance.  These stands are lightweight and easy to move around. The custom... Read more

Airbus delivers 100th H135 in Japan

Airbus delivers 100th H135 in Japan

3-Oct-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

  Since the delivery of the country’s first H135 to Toho Air Service in April 1997 for electronic news gathering (ENG) activities, Japanese operators across the country have been tapping into Airbus Helicopters’ H135 operational excellence for a variety of missions spanning utility, emergency medical services, law enforcement, media broadcasting, passenger transportation, and training. Most... Read more

French Navy takes delivery of H160 for SAR missions

French Navy takes delivery of H160 for SAR missions

23-Sep-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

  The French Navy has taken delivery of the first of six H160s that will perform search and rescue (SAR) missions. The aircraft is part of the interim fleet that will be delivered by the partnership formed between Airbus Helicopters, Babcock, and Safran Helicopter Engines. “The delivery of the first H160 to a military customer is... Read more

Babcock extends Great Western Air Ambulance contract

Babcock extends Great Western Air Ambulance contract

22-Sep-2022Source: Babcock

Babcock and Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) have announced a five-year contract extension to keep the helicopter emergency medical service up in the sky saving lives. The contract will see Babcock, a leading UK provider of specialist air ambulance operations, continue to provide exclusive aviation support to the charity, including helicopters fitted with the... Read more

Airbus extends collaboration with Ecocopter

Airbus extends collaboration with Ecocopter

21-Sep-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

  Airbus and Ecocopter have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to start collaborating on the launch of urban air mobility services across various countries in Latin America. This is a major step toward the co-creation of a functioning urban air mobility ecosystem in the region. With this agreement, the partners will explore and define launch... Read more

Brazil acquire 27 H125s

Brazil acquire 27 H125s

20-Sep-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

  The Brazilian armed forces, through the Combat Aircraft Programme Coordinating Committee (COPAC), have acquired 27 single engine H125 helicopters to boost the training capacity of the Brazilian Navy and the Air Force. The H125 will be produced in the H125 final assembly line located in Itajubá, Brazil at Helibras’ factory where the H225Ms for... Read more

Airbus and HeliDax sign first HCare Classics support contract

Airbus and HeliDax sign first HCare Classics support contract

8-Sep-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

  French helicopter operator HeliDax and Airbus Helicopters have signed the first-ever HCare Classics support contract to optimise the availability of HeliDax’s H120 fleet. HCare Classics is Airbus’ new support package entirely dedicated to meeting the support needs of the company’s out-of-production legacy helicopters. An H120 operator since 2008, HeliDax relies on its fleet of... Read more

Airbus partners with Hiratagakuen on eVTOL routes in Kansai region

Airbus partners with Hiratagakuen on eVTOL routes in Kansai region

8-Sep-2022Source: Airbus

  Airbus is partnering with Japanese helicopter operator City to develop advanced air mobility services in the Kansai region and beyond. This is a key addition to the company’s strong regional footprint and growing international network to pioneer the future of mobility. Through this agreement, Airbus and Hiratagakuen will tackle crucial aspects required to launch... Read more

Where now for helicopter support of offshore wind farms in Europe?

Where now for helicopter support of offshore wind farms in Europe?

2-Sep-2022Source: HeliHub.com

The use of helicopters to support offshore wind farms in Europe is in a state of flux. In years past, Babcock flew EC135s from both Lowestoft on the east coast of the UK and from Sandscale Heliport on the west cost – but both locations are now quiet.  The Sandscale operation in Cumbria was terminated... Read more

NHV loses Ørsted wind farm contract

NHV loses Ørsted wind farm contract

2-Sep-2022Source: HeliHub.com

Belgian based operator NHV has ceased its helicopter services in support of Ørsted’s Borssele 1+2 Offshore Wind farm off the Netherlands coast. Following an initial two year contract from 1st May 2020, the subsequent 12 month extension(s) were side-stepped by a four month agreement to 31 August 2022 and then not renewed. Ørsted have elected... Read more

eVTOL manufacturer Overair appoints Airbus exec as CCO

eVTOL manufacturer Overair appoints Airbus exec as CCO

31-Aug-2022Source: Overair

Overair, announced that Dr. Valerie Manning will join the Overair leadership team as its Chief Commercial Officer, transitioning from her current role as Senior Vice President of Training & Flight Operation Services at Airbus. Dr. Manning’s diverse, global experience in aerospace and commercial aviation will help guide the organization’s commercial and operational launch as it... Read more

Brazil approves GPMS Foresight on Airbus H125

Brazil approves GPMS Foresight on Airbus H125

12-Aug-2022Source: GPMS

  GPMS, which provides the helicopter industry’s most advanced Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS), known as Foresight MX, announced that the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) has granted a Supplemental Type Certificate for Foresight MX. The certificate was based on a prior Federal Aviation Administration STC and covers the installation of Foresight... Read more

Airbus delivers first ACH160 to Brazilian customer

Airbus delivers first ACH160 to Brazilian customer

10-Aug-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

  Airbus Helicopters has delivered the world’s first ACH160 to a customer in Brazil on the eve of the 17th edition of the Annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE) at Congonhas airport, São Paulo. The rotorcraft will notably be the first H160 to fly in Latin America. “We are very proud that the world’s first... Read more

Airbus is building test centre for CityAirbus NextGen

Airbus is building test centre for CityAirbus NextGen

29-Jul-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

  Airbus Helicopters has started construction of a test centre for CityAirbus NextGen, with Company representatives, politicians, and business leaders attending the ground-breaking ceremony. The building is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of 2023. Occupying a surface area of 1,000 m2, the new structure will be used for testing systems for electric... Read more

Airbus and VRM Switzerland to develop H145 Virtual Reality simulator

Airbus and VRM Switzerland to develop H145 Virtual Reality simulator

27-Jul-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

  Airbus Helicopters and VRM Switzerland are co-developing a Virtual Reality (VR) training device for the twin-engine H145 helicopter. This innovative new training tool will offer H145 operators an affordable, compact training solution with realistic flight behaviour and full-body immersion, as well as the 3D vision and high resolution scenery of VR technology. VRM Switzerland... Read more

LCI signs for up 6 Airbus H175s

LCI signs for up 6 Airbus H175s

27-Jul-2022Source: LCI

  LCI, a leading aviation company and a subsidiary of the Libra Group, has today announced an order for up to six H175 super-medium helicopters from Airbus, valued at over US$125 million. The order is for two confirmed aircraft with the first H175 set to be delivered to LCI in late 2023. The agreement provides for... Read more

Airbus delivers ACH160 to Brazil

Airbus delivers ACH160 to Brazil

26-Jul-2022Source: HeliHub.com

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of at least three ACH160 helicopters to Brazil for customers in the Latin American region.  The aircraft was delivered aboard one of the outsize Beluga aircraft from the Airbus Transport International fleet.  The aircraft picked up the helicopter(s) at Marseille/Marignane between 21-23 July, departing via Toulouse to Dakar in... Read more

Rhineland-Palatinate order H145s for police force

Rhineland-Palatinate order H145s for police force

22-Jul-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

  The Ministry of Interior of Rhineland-Palatinate has ordered two five-bladed Airbus H145s for its police force, following a European tender launched earlier this year. The helicopters will replace the state’s current H135 fleet and will be operated by the police helicopters squadron in Winningen. The first delivery is planned for Q1 2024. “We’d like... Read more

London’s Air Ambulance orders 2 H135s for fleet renewal

London’s Air Ambulance orders 2 H135s for fleet renewal

21-Jul-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

  London’s Air Ambulance Charity (LAAC) – the helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) for the UK’s capital – has ordered two Airbus H135 helicopters for the renewal of its fleet under a contract signed at the Farnborough International Airshow. “We are extremely honoured to have received this order from one of the world’s most prestigious... Read more

Singapore adds military helicopters to Airbus digital solution agreement

Singapore adds military helicopters to Airbus digital solution agreement

20-Jul-2022

  Airbus and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) are adding helicopters to the scope of their agreement signed at the Singapore Airshow earlier this year, to advance the co-development of digital solutions for the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) military aircraft platforms. Under the agreement, Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Defence and Space... Read more

Moroccan Forces Royales Air order fleet of H135s

Moroccan Forces Royales Air order fleet of H135s

19-Jul-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

  The Moroccan Forces Royales Air have ordered a fleet of H135s for military primary training missions. The light twin-engine H135, a reference helicopter in the segment, will be used for training pilots to perform a wide array of demanding missions including utility and search and rescue. “We are proud that the Forces Royales Air... Read more

Airbus announces H175M Task Force

Airbus announces H175M Task Force

18-Jul-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

  Airbus Helicopters has announced the first members of H175M Task  Force – the UK-based industry team created to offer, supply and support the British-produced  H175M helicopter for the UK’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement. On the opening day of the Royal International Air Tattoo in Fairford, Gloucestershire, leading  aerospace companies Babcock International, Martin-Baker, Pratt &... Read more

SPAES creates componsite custom instrument panel overlays for Airbus H125

SPAES creates componsite custom instrument panel overlays for Airbus H125

18-Jul-2022Source: SPAES

  In a recent project, SPAES designed and approved an Instrument Panel Overlay in an Airbus H125 helicopter. For the customer it was crucial that the cockpit is modernized but without the time and expense of completely redoing the panel. First, the individual display instruments are used to take the panel’s measurements. Then, with consideration... Read more

Skytrac satcom selected for French H160M program

Skytrac satcom selected for French H160M program

12-Jul-2022Source: SKYTRAC

  SKYTRAC, a global leader in satellite communications (Satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, today announced that Airbus Helicopters (Airbus), a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, has selected SKYTRAC’s SDL-700 Satcom system to provide mission-critical capabilities for the Joint Light Helicopter (Hélicoptère Interarmées Léger – HIL) French Armed Forces Programme. The French Armament General Directorate... Read more

Airbus delivers 7,000th H125

Airbus delivers 7,000th H125

11-Jul-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

  Airbus Helicopters has delivered its 7,000th helicopter from the Ecureuil family. The light single-engine H125, which was assembled in Marignane, France, was handed over to Blugeon Hélicoptères, a French company specialised in sling work at high altitudes. This new H125 will join Blugeon´s existing fleet of five H125 helicopters located at three different bases in the... Read more

STARS introduces Airbus H145 at Edmonton base

STARS introduces Airbus H145 at Edmonton base

4-Jul-2022

  Together with patients and supporters, STARS officially welcomed the new Airbus H145 helicopter to its Edmonton base today. The new aircraft model is part of a landmark initiative to replace STARS’ fleet across Western Canada. “Today is about commemorating with our community allies the arrival of a new fleet that will serve patients across Alberta for decades... Read more

Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation and Airbus prepare for the future of HEMS

Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation and Airbus prepare for the future of HEMS

1-Jul-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

The Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation was the very first operator to receive the new five-bladed H145 at the end of 2020. In close collaboration with Airbus, the Foundation uses it for various research projects all aimed at improving Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) in Norway. For more than 40 years, the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation... Read more

Cyprus orders six H145Ms for its National Guard

Cyprus orders six H145Ms for its National Guard

27-Jun-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

  The Government of Cyprus has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of six H145Ms with an option for another six aircraft. The five-bladed helicopters will be operated by the Cypriot National Guard. “The implementation of this agreement will provide the National Guard with a cost-effective and high-performance helicopter solution that satisfies... Read more

Airbus and Munich Airport International expand their partnership

Airbus and Munich Airport International expand their partnership

24-Jun-2022Source: Airbus

  Airbus and Munich Airport International have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at ILA Berlin Air Show to start marketing turnkey solutions to cities and regions interested in developing advanced air mobility (AAM) ecosystems globally. Airbus is developing CityAirbus NextGen, its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, along with key support and services offerings... Read more

Aerospace and defence companies group together with Airbus to provide the Bundeswehr with the H145M

Aerospace and defence companies group together with Airbus to provide the Bundeswehr with the H145M

24-Jun-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

  Leading companies from the German aerospace and defence industry have joined forces to provide the Bundeswehr with the five-bladed H145M as their light support helicopter. A requirement for up to 55 helicopters is expected. Under the name “LUH SK – Team H145M”, Airbus Helicopters, ecms Aviation Systems, Hensoldt Sensors and Hensoldt Avionics, Liebherr-Aerospace, Rohde... Read more

Airbus Helicopters in the UK announces leadership transition

Airbus Helicopters in the UK announces leadership transition

23-Jun-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

  Airbus Helicopters in the UK has named its current Head of Defence Business, Lenny Brown MBE as its new Managing Director, succeeding Colin James who has headed the company for the last eight years. Planning for the transition has been underway for some months and will formally take effect on 1 st July. Lenny,... Read more

Airbus selects KLK Motorsport and Modell- und Formenbau Blasius Gerg GmbH to develop rear structure of CityAirbus NextGen

Airbus selects KLK Motorsport and Modell- und Formenbau Blasius Gerg GmbH to develop rear structure of CityAirbus NextGen

23-Jun-2022Source: Airbus

  Airbus is partnering with KLK Motorsport and Modell- und Formenbau Blasius Gerg GmbH to design, develop and manufacture the rear structure of CityAirbus NextGen. The companies will work together to develop an ultra-lightweight rear fuselage, which plays a key role in the airframe’s flight efficiency and which meets the high standards of reliability and... Read more

First helicopter flight powered solely by sustainable aviation fuel

First helicopter flight powered solely by sustainable aviation fuel

23-Jun-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

  An Airbus H225 has performed the first ever helicopter flight with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) powering both Safran’s Makila 2 engines. This flight, which follows the flight of an H225 with one SAF-powered Makila 2 engine in November 2021, is part of the flight campaign aimed at understanding the impact of SAF use... Read more

Universal Avionics Chosen to Provide Enhanced Vision Cameras to Bavarian Police Helicopters

Universal Avionics Chosen to Provide Enhanced Vision Cameras to Bavarian Police Helicopters

21-Jun-2022Source: Universal Avionics

  Universal Avionics (UA), an Elbit Systems company, has been selected by Airbus Helicopters to supply its EVS4000 multispectral Enhanced Vision cameras for installation on 8 new Airbus H145 helicopters destined to the Bavarian Police. The addition of the EVS4000 improves safety by increasing situational awareness in low-visibility situations including inclement weather and during night missions. The EVS4000 cameras offer advanced real-time... Read more

Safran SkyNaute nav system to equip H160Ms for French military

Safran SkyNaute nav system to equip H160Ms for French military

15-Jun-2022Source: Safran

Airbus Helicopters has selected Safran Electronics & Defense to supply SkyNaute navigation systems to equip future H160M helicopters, developed as part of the HIL* joint light helicopter program. This contract follows the order from the French Ministry of the Armed Forces for 169 “Guépard” helicopters in December 2021. SkyNaute is an ultra-compact hybrid inertial navigation... Read more

12-Jun-22 N655DV Airbus EC135 Lake City, US-Florida

12-Jun-22 N655DV Airbus EC135 Lake City, US-Florida

12-Jun-2022

Precautionary field landing... Read more

Airbus Helicopters adds Sinequa software to tech support offering

Airbus Helicopters adds Sinequa software to tech support offering

8-Jun-2022Source: Sinequa

Sinequa, a leading provider of enterprise search, announced that Airbus Helicopters, the world’s leading manufacturer of helicopters and a division of Airbus, has transformed its technical support and customer experience by using Sinequa’s Intelligent Search platform. With this solution, Airbus Helicopters enables self-service technical support, improving customer experience and enabling technicians to operate more efficiently, while gaining valuable... Read more

Japan’s first SAF helicopter flight with H215

Japan’s first SAF helicopter flight with H215

2-Jun-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

  Airbus Helicopters in Japan and Japan’s leading helicopter operator Nakanihon Air (NNK) have jointly performed the country’s first ever helicopter flight powered with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). NNK’s H215 helicopter conducted a 30-minute flight at Nagoya Airport in Aichi Prefecture today. The aircraft was fueled with 600 litres of “SUSTEO 10”, a renewable jet... Read more

NHV Group achieves 70,000 flying hours with the H175

NHV Group achieves 70,000 flying hours with the H175

31-May-2022Source: NHV

NHV Group is pleased to announce that our fleet of Airbus H175 has achieved over 70,000 flying hours, a whopping 50% of the total 140,000 H175 flying hours worldwide. Our success story with the H175 commenced in 2014, when NHV Group became the launching helicopter operator for this Super Medium Aircraft type. Initially, the aircraft... Read more

30-May-22 F-HMFA Airbus H125 Borse, France

30-May-22 F-HMFA Airbus H125 Borse, France

30-May-2022

During a flight between two construction sites, the pilot and the rear passenger, who was also a pilots, felt the helicopter sink to about thirty meters from the ground. The pilot decides not to attempt a recovery manoeuvre, given the presence of people on the ground near the landing area. The contact with the ground is... Read more

28-May-22 G-TIMO Airbus H120 Cuddesdon, UK

28-May-22 G-TIMO Airbus H120 Cuddesdon, UK

28-May-2022

Helicopter ended up on its starboard side when landing on a grass tennis court.  All four POB safely out of the aircraft, two to hospital according to this report Update – location previously reported as “Denton”, the postal address of the location is Cuddesdon and thus we have updated the title Update 2 – Sources... Read more

27-May-22 I-PLLY Airbus SA318C Quargnento, Italy

27-May-22 I-PLLY Airbus SA318C Quargnento, Italy

27-May-2022

Helicopter experienced difficulties shortly after take off.  All four POB seriously injured Wreckage airlifted the next day by the fire service Reparto volo dei #vigilidelfuoco di #Torino impegnato #oggi a Quargnento (AL) nella rimozione di un elicottero precipitato ieri pomeriggio pic.twitter.com/GOkk7aDpQD — Vigili del Fuoco (@vigilidelfuoco) May 28, 2022  ... Read more

Airbus Helicopters UK plans big expansion

Airbus Helicopters UK plans big expansion

26-May-2022Source: HeliHub.com

Airbus Helicopters base in the UK at Oxford Airport is set for a significant expansion, as the Airport and the OEM make a joint investment of £40 Million. The current facilities occupied by Airbus Helicopters has been very restrictive for some years now, and the new facility will create opportunities for every aspect of the... Read more

STARS adds H145 to serve Northern Alberta and the Peace Region

STARS adds H145 to serve Northern Alberta and the Peace Region

26-May-2022Source: STARS

  Together with patients, crew and supporters, STARS officially welcomed its new Airbus H145 helicopter to Northern Alberta and the Peace Region today. The new aircraft model, which will fly missions from STARS’ Grande Prairie base, is part of an initiative to replace and renew the non-profit air ambulance’s fleet across Western Canada. “Today is about celebrating the fact... Read more

First ACH130 flying with sustainable aviation fuel in Scandinavia

First ACH130 flying with sustainable aviation fuel in Scandinavia

26-May-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

  Helsinki Citycopter is committed to offering its Scandinavian customers exclusive flights in ACH130s while taking the first steps in reducing greenhouse gas emissions with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ The first two ACH130s acquired by Helsinki Citycopter have just landed in Finland and is a cause for celebration for many reasons. Above all, it... Read more

US Army awards Airbus contract for Continued Logistics Support

US Army awards Airbus contract for Continued Logistics Support

25-May-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

  Airbus has signed a follow-on Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) contract with the U.S. Army to provide spare parts, material, and engineering support for the Army’s entire UH-72A and UH-72 B Lakota fleet of 482 utility and training helicopters. The contract includes a six-month base and 4.5 option years, with a potential total value of... Read more

Airbus commits to extending ACH130 Aston Martin Edition production

Airbus commits to extending ACH130 Aston Martin Edition production

25-May-2022Source: Airbus Corporate Helicopters

  Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) has committed to continuing production of the ACH130 Aston Martin Edition after selling out almost the entire initial production run faster than expected. The distinctive and stylish helicopter is a special version of the ACH130 featuring a range of interior and exterior designs created by Aston Martin which has captivated... Read more

Royal Oman Police order Airbus H145

Royal Oman Police order Airbus H145

24-May-2022Source: HeliHub.com

Currently test flying with Airbus Helicopters in Germany is this H145 in the colours of the Royal Oman Police (ROP), although the number of aircraft is not yet known.  This is the operator’s first Airbus product and could be a foot in the door to other Airbus products in due course.  The Omani flag is... Read more

23-May-22 F-HCHB Airbus AS350B3 Rogoźnik, Poland

23-May-22 F-HCHB Airbus AS350B3 Rogoźnik, Poland

23-May-2022

Emergency landing in lake while scooping water for firefighting work for a fire in the area of ​​Wymysłów. Helicopter ended up nearly fully submerged and inverted.  Sole occupant pilot safely left helicopter and was admitted to hospital... Read more

Airbus partners with MAGicALL to develop motors of CityAirbus NextGen

Airbus partners with MAGicALL to develop motors of CityAirbus NextGen

12-May-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

  Airbus has selected MAGicALL to supply the motors of the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft CityAirbus NextGen. Airbus’ eVTOL prototype will be equipped with a tailored version of the MAGiDRIVE, the newest generation of electric motors manufactured by MAGicALL. The detailed customisation of CityAirbus NextGen’s electric propulsion system will enable the prototype to benefit... Read more

HAI issues statement on NTSB hearing into fatal tour helicopter crash

HAI issues statement on NTSB hearing into fatal tour helicopter crash

11-May-2022

Helicopter Association International (HAI) appreciates and supports the work of the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for its May 10 hearing to announce the probable cause and draft findings and recommendations related to a fatal air-tour helicopter accident that occurred on Dec. 26, 2019, near Kekaha, Hawaii, on the island of Kauai. HAI extends... Read more

RUAG completes upgrade of Swiss Air Force Cougar fleet

RUAG completes upgrade of Swiss Air Force Cougar fleet

10-May-2022Source: RUAG

  After around three years, the last of a total of nine modernized Cou-gars of the helicopter fleet were returned to the Swiss Air Force as part of a ceremonial handover. The series modernization program received approval from the Federal Council in 2018 on the occasion of the Army Dispatch and started in early 2019... Read more

Airbus leads Air Mobility Initiative in Munich

Airbus leads Air Mobility Initiative in Munich

9-May-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

  To contribute to the development of advanced air mobility, leading companies, universities, and research institutions as well as municipalities are joining forces under the leadership of Airbus to form the Air Mobility Initiative (AMI). The members of the Air Mobility Initiative include Airbus, City of Ingolstadt, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Flugsicherung, Diehl Aerospace, Droniq, Munich... Read more

GPMS Appoints New Head of Sales

GPMS Appoints New Head of Sales

9-May-2022Source: GPMS

GPMS International, Inc., announced today that Todd Powers has joined the company to lead its sales organization. Powers will drive the company’s efforts to expand the footprint of Foresight MX, the company’s ground-breaking Health & Usage Monitoring System (HUMS). Powers comes to GPMS after completing an 18-year career with the Airbus Helicopters as one of... Read more

Thames Valley Air Ambulance buys an Airbus EC135

Thames Valley Air Ambulance buys an Airbus EC135

5-May-2022Source: HeliHub.com

Thames Valley Air Ambulance (TVAA), based at RAF Benson near Oxford, have purchased an Airbus EC135T2+ helicopter as part of their move to a new operating model. After the end of their current contract with Babcock MCS Onshore this autumn, TVAA will start operations on their own account under a newly-issued Air Operations Certificate (AOC).... Read more

Airbus and ITA Airways partner to develop urban air mobility in Italy

Airbus and ITA Airways partner to develop urban air mobility in Italy

5-May-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus and ITA Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on urban air mobility (UAM) in Italy. The two companies will explore the creation of tailored UAM services, by identifying strategic use cases for emission-free mobility solutions. The agreement foresees a joint approach toward local mobility stakeholders in order to onboard additional partners... Read more

Airbus Helicopter Leader Todd Powers Joins GPMS as Head of Sales

Airbus Helicopter Leader Todd Powers Joins GPMS as Head of Sales

4-May-2022Source: GPMS

GPMS International, Inc., announced that Todd Powers has joined the company to lead its sales organization. Powers will drive the company’s efforts to expand the footprint of Foresight MX, the company’s ground-breaking Health & Usage Monitoring System (HUMS). Powers comes to GPMS after completing an 18-year career with Airbus Helicopters as one of the top,... Read more

16-Apr-22 N808LF Airbus AS350B3 Phoenix, US-Arizona

16-Apr-22 N808LF Airbus AS350B3 Phoenix, US-Arizona

16-Apr-2022

Rotors running refuel – FBO attendant was pulling the grounding cable from the fuel truck and the cable struck the main rotor blades Helicopter operates as “Native Air 7” from a base at Payson, AZ  ... Read more

Brazil sells first ACH160 Line Lounge in Latin America

Brazil sells first ACH160 Line Lounge in Latin America

13-Apr-2022Source: Helibras

The sale of an Airbus ACH160 Line Lounge to a Brazilian customer reinforces the continued success of Airbus Corporate Helicopters in the Brazilian executive market. Intended for private transport, the helicopter will be the third ACH160 sold in Brazil to two different customers and the first with the new ACH Line Lounge interior – the... Read more

US Army National Guard to operate first UH-72B in Arizona

US Army National Guard to operate first UH-72B in Arizona

7-Apr-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

After taking delivery of the first UH-72B Lakota helicopter in September last year, the U.S. Army National Guard is finalizing its training and will begin fielding the new helicopter with numerous state Guard units, beginning with Arizona. Subsequent states to operate the new 5-bladed UH-72B include Colorado and New Mexico later this year, followed by... Read more

LCI and SMFL add 5 helicopters, taking lease fleet to 38

LCI and SMFL add 5 helicopters, taking lease fleet to 38

5-Apr-2022Source: LCI

LCI, a leading aviation leasing company, and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited (SMFL), have acquired and committed to a further five next generation helicopters. These additional aircraft bring their total Joint Venture (JV) portfolio to 38 units valued at over US$420 million – a doubling in size in less than two years from... Read more

VSR700 trails autonomous capabilities at sea

VSR700 trails autonomous capabilities at sea

1-Apr-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters has begun trialing autonomous take-off and landing capabilities at sea for the VSR700, an unmanned aerial system (UAS) being developed in the frame of the SDAM (Système de drone aérien de la Marine) programme, conducted by the DGA (Direction générale de l’Armement – the French Armament General Directorate) for the French Navy. Trials... Read more

North West Air Ambulance renews contract with Babcock

North West Air Ambulance renews contract with Babcock

31-Mar-2022Source: North West Air Ambulance

Babcock and North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) have announced a significant new multi-year contract which will keep the charity saving lives into the next decade. The new contract, awarded following a competitive procurement process, supported by Aeroptimo, has seen Babcock selected to continue as NWAA’s exclusive aviation partner for at least the next seven years.... Read more

ÖAMTC Air Rescue: HeliAir expands service offerings

ÖAMTC Air Rescue: HeliAir expands service offerings

30-Mar-2022Source: ÖAMTC Air Rescue

To meet increasing demand, ÖAMTC Air Rescue’s technical services division – HeliAir – has expanded their services to include maintenance for Airbus’s H145 helicopters. Having successfully completed the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s certification process at the end of 2021, HeliAir now fulfills all legal requirements to maintenance the H145 for customers throughout Europe. “Every... Read more

How are the helicopter OEMs responding to the Russian situation?

How are the helicopter OEMs responding to the Russian situation?

29-Mar-2022

We all know that sanctions are being brought against particular Russian interests by various Governments around the world, following the invasion of Ukraine.  Additionally, significant pressure is being put on large corporations to distance themselves from their involvement with Russia. On that basis, HeliHub.com reached out to four helicopter OEMs to ask – the top... Read more

Boeing and Airbus sign strategic H-47 Chinook partnership

Boeing and Airbus sign strategic H-47 Chinook partnership

28-Mar-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Airbus Helicopters today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to partner on the H-47 Chinook in support of Germany’s Schwerer Transporthubschrauber (STH) heavy-lift helicopter requirements. “We are pleased that Airbus Helicopters has joined our team of strategic partners on the H-47 Chinook program for Germany, and together we will provide the... Read more

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