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THC signs historic framework agreement for up to 120 Airbus helicopters

THC signs historic framework agreement for up to 120 Airbus helicopters

28-Feb-2024Source: Airbus

The Helicopter Company (THC), Saudi Arabia’s premier provider of commercial helicopter services and fully owned by the Public Investment Fund, has signed a historic framework agreement with Airbus at the HAI Heli-Expo, currently taking place at Anaheim Convention Center, California. The framework agreement will include up to 120 Airbus helicopters of various types set to... Read more

Malaysian CAA approves Airbus H160

Malaysian CAA approves Airbus H160

22-Dec-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus’ next generation twin-engine H160 has been granted type certification by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), paving the way for the rotorcraft’s entry into the Malaysian market. The H160 is an innovative medium-class helicopter that sets a new benchmark in terms of safety, comfort, and environmental performance. The helicopter is designed to address key mission segments including energy, private... Read more

Airbus gain TCCA  type certification for H160

Airbus gain TCCA type certification for H160

7-Dec-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters has received Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) type certification of the H160 helicopter, positioning the aircraft type for entry into the Canadian market. “The H160’s multi-mission capabilities and advanced features contributing to safety, comfort, and efficiency, have already generated strong interest across North America,” said Bart Reijnen, Airbus Helicopters Head of the North America region.... Read more

PHI signs for 20 Airbus H175s and 8 H160s

PHI signs for 20 Airbus H175s and 8 H160s

13-Sep-2023Source: Airbus

Airbus Helicopters and PHI Group (PHI) have signed a framework agreement that includes commitments for 20 super-medium H175 helicopters and 8 H160s to serve the energy market worldwide, including in the US. These 28 state-of-the-art helicopters will better position PHI to respond to the energy market’s expected growing offshore transportation needs.These commitments are composed of... Read more

JCB cancels order for two Airbus H160s

JCB cancels order for two Airbus H160s

11-Jul-2023Source: HeliHub.com

In a LinkedIn post made on 9th July by Lenny Brown, MD of Airbus Helicopters UK, the company implied that excavator manufacturer JCB has not yet accepted or taken delivery of their first H160. We reported this helicopter’s arrival into the UK over five months ago on 28th January. Brown was reporting the arrival of... Read more

Airbus H160 granted FAA certification

Airbus H160 granted FAA certification

3-Jul-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters has received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the H160 helicopter, marking a significant milestone in the aircraft’s development and positioning it for entry into the U.S. market. “We are pleased to receive FAA certification for the H160, which is testament to many years of hard work and commitment from our teams... Read more

Airbus and China’s GDAT sign for 50 H160s

Airbus and China’s GDAT sign for 50 H160s

11-Apr-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters

During French President Macron’s visit to China, Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with GDAT, one of China’s most prominent helicopter lessors and operators, for 50 H160 helicopters. This contract is the largest single order for the H160 on the civil and parapublic market since the helicopter was unveiled in 2015. The aircraft will be... Read more

Airbus selects Cobham Aerospace Communications for HIL’s integrated audio radio management system

Airbus selects Cobham Aerospace Communications for HIL’s integrated audio radio management system

29-Mar-2023Source: Cobham Aerospace Communications

Cobham Aerospace Communications has been selected by Airbus Helicopters for a critical mission system of the HIL program (French Armed Forces’ multirole light joint helicopter, based on the H-160 platform), lead by the French Armament General Directorate: the integrated audio/ radio management system. This system is an integrated audio management system that is fully compliant... Read more

Airbus Helicopters grows with multiple H160 orders in North America

Airbus Helicopters grows with multiple H160 orders in North America

7-Mar-2023Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters continues to experience a growing demand for H160 helicopters, with more than a dozen H160s already ordered by North American customers to date to fulfill a range of missions. Featuring the latest technology and a breakthrough design, the ACH160 recently made an impression on customers in the private and business aviation market, with... Read more

First Airbus H160 arrives in UK for JCB Excavators

First Airbus H160 arrives in UK for JCB Excavators

31-Jan-2023Source: HeliHub.com

The first H160 has been delivered to the UK, the fourth civil market delivery to date from the production line in Marignane, France, and the second H160 this year.  The aircraft arrived at Oxford Airport on Saturday 28th January. The helicopter is in the colours of the global brand JCB Excavators, and is one of... Read more

Mont Blanc Hélicoptères receives first civilian H160 in Europe

Mont Blanc Hélicoptères receives first civilian H160 in Europe

19-Jan-2023Source: HeliHub.com

French operator Mont Blanc Hélicoptères has today taken delivery of an Airbus H160 from the factory in Marignane. The helicopter is being flown on a Cayman Islands registration for a private owner, and the research team from market intelligence company Parapex Media believe it will be replacing an Airbus H145 D2. Airbus has previously delivered... Read more

Safran signs SBH® support contract with The Helicopter and Jet Company

Safran signs SBH® support contract with The Helicopter and Jet Company

9-Nov-2022Source: Safran Helicopter Engines

Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a contract with The Helicopter and Jet Company (THC) to support Arrano and Arriel engines powering its H160, H125 and H145 fleets. This Support-By-the-Hour (SBH®) contract formalizes a long-term Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and services agreement supporting more than 60 engines. The Helicopter and Jet Company currently operates a... 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

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

Safran signs the first SBH® contract to support Arrano engines

Safran signs the first SBH® contract to support Arrano engines

9-Mar-2022Source: Safran Helicopter Engines

All Nippon Helicopter (ANH) has signed a Support-By-the-Hour(SBH®) contract with Safran Helicopter Engines to support Arrano engines powering its brand new Airbus H160 helicopter. This contract formalizes a MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) and service agreement supporting the two engines of the helicopter. This is the first-ever SBH® contact signed for the Arrano. This contract... Read more

Airbus H160 misses Heli-Expo due to airspace limits on Russian aircraft

Airbus H160 misses Heli-Expo due to airspace limits on Russian aircraft

8-Mar-2022

Airbus Helicopters was expecting to bring an H160 to Dallas for Heli-Expo, but as we can see it never arrived. Recently, many countries closed their airspace to Russian airlines, Russian-registered aircraft and other aircraft in Russian ownership. Typically, manufacturers of larger helicopters move aircraft around the world by air freight, unless there really isn’t an... Read more

All Nippon Helicopter signs HCare support contract for its H160

All Nippon Helicopter signs HCare support contract for its H160

8-Mar-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters has signed with All Nippon Helicopter (ANH) a five-year HCare Smart parts-by-the-hour contract for the customer’s first H160, demonstrating strong commitment to the entry into service of the aircraft.Under this customised HCare material management programme, ANH’s H160 is guaranteed the supply of spare parts and repaired parts at a fixed rate per flight... Read more

France becomes first H160 law enforcement customer

France becomes first H160 law enforcement customer

11-Jan-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has signed a contract, on behalf of the Ministry of Interior, for the procurement and maintenance of 10 H160s in a law enforcement configuration for the Gendarmerie Nationale. Linked to the contract for the procurement of 169 H160Ms for the French Ministry of Armed Forces, this order is part... Read more

Airbus delivers world’s first H160 in Japan

Airbus delivers world’s first H160 in Japan

10-Dec-2021Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus has delivered the first ever H160 to Japanese operator All Nippon Helicopter (ANH), heralding a new chapter for this next generation twin-engine helicopter. With 68 patents, the innovative H160 is the world’s most technologically advanced helicopter. The multi-role H160 was delivered from Airbus’ helicopter facility in Kobe, Japan, where flight training and specialised equipment... Read more

Saudi’s Helicopter Company signs for twenty Airbus H145 and six H160s

Saudi’s Helicopter Company signs for twenty Airbus H145 and six H160s

6-Dec-2021Source: Airbus Helicopters

The Helicopter Company (THC), established by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) as the first and only helicopter services provider licensed to operate commercial flights in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, today announced that it has signed a second purchase agreement with Airbus Helicopters. The agreement was signed by Raid Ismail, Chairman of the Board of... Read more

Airbus takes H160 on three week Morocco demo tour

Airbus takes H160 on three week Morocco demo tour

23-Jul-2021

Airbus Helicopters have recently taken one of their H160 demonstrator aircraft on a demo tour of Morocco, from 28th June to 17th July.   The company advised HeliHub.com that they presented the H160 to a range of helicopter operators based in Africa and the Middle East covering different sets of missions like Oil and Gas, EMS... Read more

Safran Arrano 1A obtains FAA certification

Safran Arrano 1A obtains FAA certification

12-Jul-2021Source: Safran Helicopter Engines

Safran Helicopter Engines has received FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) type certification for its Arrano 1A engine, installed in the Airbus H160 helicopter. Arrano is a new-generation turboshaft in the 1,100 to 1,300 shp power range. It integrates the best in aero-engine technologies and offers a 15 % reduction in fuel consumption over other in-service helicopter... Read more

Spain orders 36 H135 and 4 H160 helicopters

Spain orders 36 H135 and 4 H160 helicopters

5-Jul-2021Source: HeliHub.com

The Council of Ministers in Spain has approved a significant purchase with Airbus, including 40 helicopters and three A330 tanker aircraft. The helicopters consist of 18 H135s for each of the Spanish Interior and Defence Ministries, and 4 H160s for the Interior Ministry. The Interior Ministry H135 acquisition will replace the Bo105 and BK117 fleets,... Read more

Airbus Helionix fleet reaches 500,000 flight hours

Airbus Helionix fleet reaches 500,000 flight hours

5-Jul-2021Source: Airbus Helicopters

Underscoring its growing popularity with operators worldwide, Airbus Helicopters’ Helionix avionics suite now equips more than 500 H135, H145, H160, and H175 rotorcraft around the world – with over half a million flight hours logged to date by this fleet. Airbus continues to enhance the capabilities of Helionix with new features, functionality, and connectivity –... Read more

Airbus and SKYTRAC Formalize Long-term Supply Chain Agreement

Airbus and SKYTRAC Formalize Long-term Supply Chain Agreement

22-Jun-2021Source: SKYTRAC

SKYTRAC, a leader in satellite communications (Satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions, announced that it has signed a long-term agreement with Airbus Helicopters, Inc.  that will enable customers to select SKYTRAC avionics on newly purchased helicopters including the popular H145, H160, H175 and H225 models. “SKYTRAC and Airbus Helicopters have a longstanding history, and we are... Read more

French Navy adds two more H160s

French Navy adds two more H160s

2-Jun-2021Source: Airbus Helicopters

The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has confirmed an option to Airbus Helicopters, Babcock and Safran Helicopter Engines for two more H160s for the French Navy. These aircraft will join the fleet of four H160s already contracted in 2020, the first of which is currently being assembled by Airbus Helicopters in Marignane, in the south... Read more

Japan approves Airbus H160

Japan approves Airbus H160

18-May-2021

The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) has granted its type certification for Airbus Helicopters’ multi-role twin-engine H160, heralding a new chapter for helicopter operations in Japan. “It is an honour to receive the H160 type certification from the JCAB. This certification, following the recent completion of Japan’s H160 first flight in France, paves the way... Read more

Derazona to be Asia’s first H160 operator for oil and gas

Derazona to be Asia’s first H160 operator for oil and gas

12-Apr-2021Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters has secured an H160 order from Derazona Helicopters in Indonesia, launching this new rotorcraft in the country’s oil and gas sector. The multi-mission H160 will play an important role in the expansion plans of the Indonesian operator for oil and gas, off-shore, utility and commercial passenger transportation.“This new order is a timely welcome... Read more

PHI to fly Airbus H160 for Shell on Gulf of Mexico

PHI to fly Airbus H160 for Shell on Gulf of Mexico

15-Feb-2021Source: Airbus

International energy group Shell has selected leading US offshore helicopter operator PHI to operate four Airbus H160s to service a support contract in the Gulf of Mexico. The contract marks the entry into the oil and gas market of the H160 with a wealth of design features promising new levels of safety, comfort and schedule... Read more

First flight for Airbus H160 for All Nippon Helicopter

First flight for Airbus H160 for All Nippon Helicopter

14-Jan-2021Source: Airbus

All Nippon Helicopter’s (ANH) H160 has performed its first flight test, a 95-minute flight at the Marseille Provence Airport. This successful maiden flight paves the way for the aircraft’s entry into service in Japan. ANH deploys a helicopter fleet comprising six AS365s and five H135s for electronic news gathering for the TV stations across Japan. This H160... Read more

Héli-Union to purchase two Airbus H160

Héli-Union to purchase two Airbus H160

22-Dec-2020Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters and its historical partner Héli-Union have signed a contract for the purchase of two multi-mission H160s to address a wide range of operations. “We are excited to be one of the first customers to onboard the H160 which will expand our fleet of 40 helicopters. We believe this program will have a great... Read more

Airbus opens up on details of H160 simulator

Airbus opens up on details of H160 simulator

10-Dec-2020Source: Airbus Helicopters

When H160 test pilot Olivier Gensse stepped out of the full flight simulator (FFS) after the final practice run and said: “That felt just like the H160,” it was music to the ears of the simulator project team. of hard work had paid off, paving the way for the simulator’s qualification by the European EASA airworthiness authority in August... Read more

Cobham to be Line Fit on the Airbus H160

Cobham to be Line Fit on the Airbus H160

20-Nov-2020Source: Cobham Aerospace Connectivity

Cobham Aerospace Connectivity has announced that Airbus Helicopters has selected four Cobham systems on the H160 Medium-Utility Helicopter: Digital Audio Communications System (DACS) for audio management and intercom functions. DACS is forward-fit on more civilian helicopters than any other digital audio system in the world. 251 Amplifier for cabin paging/public address.  The 251 Amplifier delivers... Read more

Milestone becomes first leasing customer for Airbus H160

Milestone becomes first leasing customer for Airbus H160

5-Oct-2020Source: Airbus Helicopters

Milestone Aviation and Airbus Helicopters have agreed to include six H160s in Milestone’s orderbook. The helicopters will be destined for a range of missions including offshore transportation and emergency medical services, the first of which is set to deliver in 2023. “Today’s announcement will see us enhance our orderbook to include the H160 which we... Read more

Thales H160 Level D sim approved

Thales H160 Level D sim approved

22-Sep-2020Source: Thales

Thales’s Reality H® flight simulator for the new Airbus Helicopters H160 has achieved a key milestone with Level D Full Flight Simulator (FFS) certification by the French civil aviation authority (DGAC). Reality H® ensures that pilots benefit from high-level training with the most comprehensive and versatile simulation equipment on the market. This first Reality H®... Read more

New-generation Euroflir410 selected for French Navy H160

New-generation Euroflir410 selected for French Navy H160

10-Sep-2020Source: Babcock

Babcock France, an engineering firm that provides support services for government strategic forces, has selected the new- generation Euroflir™410 optronic (electro-optical) system from Safran Electronics & Defense as part of the contract awarded by French defense procurement agency DGA (Direction Générale de l’Armement) to provide four H160 helicopters to the French Navy for a period... Read more

Italian order highlights continuing success of ACH160

Italian order highlights continuing success of ACH160

16-Jul-2020Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) has won a new order for its latest ACH160 helicopter, announced just days after the H160 achieved certification. This new order, placed by an experienced Italian operator for use on private and corporate flights mainly inside Italy, means the ACH160 has been ordered by customers in eight countries across North America,... Read more

Airbus H160 receives EASA approval

Airbus H160 receives EASA approval

2-Jul-2020Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters’ multi-role twin engine H160 has been granted its type certificate by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), marking a new chapter for the programme. The company is expecting FAA certification to follow shortly prior to first delivery to an undisclosed US customer later this year. “The successful completion of the H160 Type... Read more

French Navy to receive four H160s in 2022 for SAR missions

French Navy to receive four H160s in 2022 for SAR missions

11-Feb-2020Source: Airbus

The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) is to supply four H160s to the French Navy for search and rescue missions through a partnership between Airbus Helicopters, Babcock, and Safran Helicopter Engines. The French Navy will start operating these helicopters in 2022 for a period of ten years. This interim fleet of H160s will enable the... Read more

Airbus provide update on H160 military program

Airbus provide update on H160 military program

10-Feb-2020Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters and the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) are pursuing a new set of studies to further the militarisation of the H160 and to define its associated support ecosystem in the frame of the Joint Light Helicopter program (Hélicoptère  Interarmées Léger: HIL).  This contract launches pre-development activities for the military version of the H160, also called the Guépard by the French armed forces,... Read more

Shell Aircraft to be first H160 offshore operator

Shell Aircraft to be first H160 offshore operator

29-Jan-2020Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters and Shell Aircraft have been working closely in order to put the H160 into service for offshore transportation. “Shell seeks opportunity for early introduction to service of the H160. Having worked closely with Airbus over the last year to understand the design and manufacturing philosophy behind the H160, Shell Aircraft believes this innovative... Read more

EASA certifies Safran Arrano 1A engine

EASA certifies Safran Arrano 1A engine

20-Jun-2019Source: Safran Helicopter Engines

Safran Helicopter Engines has received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) Type Certification for its Arrano 1A engine, installed in the Airbus Helicopters H160. Arrano is a new generation engine in the 1,100 to 1,300 shp power range, perfectly suited for new four-to-six tonne helicopters. The H160 made its first flight with the Arrano in January... Read more

France brings forward H160M Joint Light Helicopter programme

France brings forward H160M Joint Light Helicopter programme

28-May-2019Source: Airbus Helicopters

The French Minister of the Armed Forces, Florence Parly, has announced that the launch of the Joint Light Helicopter (Hélicoptère Interarmées Léger; HIL) programme has been brought forward to 2021. The HIL programme, for which the Airbus Helicopters’ H160 was selected in 2017, was initially scheduled for launch in 2022 by the current military budget... Read more

Trump proposes import duties on Airbus helicopters built in EU

Trump proposes import duties on Airbus helicopters built in EU

11-Apr-2019

The US Government has issued a statement proposing new import duties, on the basis of what they believe to be subsidies from the EU to Airbus (as a Group) valued at $11 Billion per year. This figure is subject to an arbitration at the World Trade Organization (WTO), the result of which is expected to... Read more

Airbus H160  handles Finland’s winter

Airbus H160 handles Finland’s winter

13-Mar-2019Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters has successfully completed its certification programme of cold-weather testing of its latest H160 helicopter in northern Finland. The company deployed the first serial aircraft to Rovaniemi in Lapland in February where the test team benefited from a period of exceptionally low temperatures down to -37°C (-35°F). The main objective of this second campaign... Read more

Airbus Helicopters unveils H160 air medical cabin concept by Metro Aviation

Airbus Helicopters unveils H160 air medical cabin concept by Metro Aviation

5-Mar-2019Source: Airbus Helicopters

The next-generation H160 is debuting a new air medical interior concept at this year’s Heli Expo trade show, with a cabin-mock up on the Airbus Helicopters booth completed by Metro Aviation. Metro, a longstanding partner of Airbus, developed this specific cabin concept design with needs of North American air medical operations in mind. “At Metro... Read more

First serial H160 takes to the skies

First serial H160 takes to the skies

21-Dec-2018Source: Airbus Helicopters

The first serial H160 to roll off the brand new assembly line in Marignane performed a flight demonstration on the 17 December in front of the H160 team in an end-of-the-year celebration of the programme’s achievements in 2018. The helicopter, which will be delivered to launch customer Babcock in 2020, had already performed its first... Read more

HCare services at Helitech 2018​

HCare services at Helitech 2018​

14-Oct-2018Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters welcomes you to join us at Helitech 2018 from 16 – 18 October in Amsterdam Over the course of the show we’ll be making several announcements at the Airbus booth. The H160 and H145 in emergency medical service (EMS) configuration will be on display, along with innovations such as the high-speed Racer demonstrator... Read more

First H160 pre-assembled rear fuselage is plug and play ready

First H160 pre-assembled rear fuselage is plug and play ready

20-Jul-2018Source: Airbus Helicopters

The first pre-serial H160 has been fitted with its rear fuselage, the first major component assembly having been pre-assembled in Albacete, Spain according to the site specialisation strategy implemented in Airbus Helicopters. The main fuselage of the first pre-serial aircraft arrived from the company’s facilities in Donauworth, Germany earlier in the year. A total of... Read more

50th anniversary of the trademark Fenestron

50th anniversary of the trademark Fenestron

12-Apr-2018Source: Airbus Helicopters

On the 12th of April 1968, the first Fenestron took to the skies on the second prototype of the Gazelle. It has since become emblematic of Sud Aviation, Aerospatiale, Eurocopter and now Airbus helicopters with the H160 carrying this sound-reducing, safety-enhancing technology into the next generation of rotorcraft. The idea behind shrouding the tail rotor was initially developed to provide additional safeguards... Read more

First H160 for the Latin American market

First H160 for the Latin American market

4-Apr-2018Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters has signed the first order for one H160 with an undisclosed customer in Brazil for private and business aviation operations. This order, the first from a Latin American customer, came after a flight demonstration in Marignane where the customer experienced first-hand the step-change in passenger comfort that the H160 brings to the market.... Read more

Babcock to operate the first fleet of H160s

Babcock to operate the first fleet of H160s

4-Mar-2018Source: Airbus Helicopters

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 destined for EMS and other critical services missions starting in Europe and to be deployed progressively across Babcock’s bases worldwide. “The H160 was... Read more

Airbus H160 arrives in US for Heli-Expo and sales tour

Airbus H160 arrives in US for Heli-Expo and sales tour

22-Feb-2018Source: Airbus Helicopters

The H160 prototype has landed in Las Vegas and will be headlining Airbus Helicopters’ presence for the first time ever at an international airshow at this year’s Heli-Expo from 27 Feb – 1 March at the Las Vegas convention centre.  Showgoers will be able see for themselves the #H160ReasonsWhy the H160 is raising the bar... Read more

Liebherr contracting for Airbus H160 heating valves

Liebherr contracting for Airbus H160 heating valves

19-Feb-2018Source: Liebherr

Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS, Toulouse (France) has been selected by Airbus Helicopters to supply the heating valves for its H160 helicopter program. Liebherr-Aerospace will not only develop, qualify and manu-facture the environmental control system components, but the company will also service them. Liebherr will supply two valves of the heating system that will be installed in... Read more

Airbus promotes carbon content in colour scheme of third H160 prototype

Airbus promotes carbon content in colour scheme of third H160 prototype

14-Dec-2017Source: Airbus Helicopters

The third H160 prototype has received a fresh coat of paint and now features a striking “carbon” livery designed as a nod to the Airbus A350 XWB MSN2 flight-test aircraft. Both aircraft are produced using advanced composite materials supplied by Airbus’ long term partner, Hexcel. The H160 is the first civil helicopter equipped with a... Read more

Falcon Aviation commits to more H160s

Falcon Aviation commits to more H160s

20-Nov-2017Source: Airbus Helicopters

Falcon Aviation and Airbus Helicopters have signed a new MoU at the Dubai airshow expanding their commitment to the H160 adding three additional helicopters to the original Letter Of Intent (LOI) signed in May 2016. “We took the decision to increase our request following a flight demonstration where we got the opportunity to test the... Read more

The H160 leads the way in the industrial transformation at Airbus

The H160 leads the way in the industrial transformation at Airbus

10-Jul-2017Source: Airbus Helicopters

Along with the “H Generation” of products comes an industrial “revolution” in helicopter manufacturing. The intent is to bring more agility, quality, standardization and competitiveness to the way helicopters are manufactured at Airbus, for the benefit of our customers. Just months away from the beginning of initial operations of the brand new H160 final assembly... Read more

ACSS to supply TCAS for Airbus H160

ACSS to supply TCAS for Airbus H160

4-Jul-2017Source: L3 Aviation Products

ACSS, an L3 and Thales Company, announced today that its T3CAS® Integrated Surveillance System has been selected by Airbus Helicopters as standard equipment for its new H160 medium-lift, multi-role commercial transport helicopter. ACSS’s T3CAS provides situational awareness and collision avoidance protection to more than 15,000 aircraft worldwide. This marks the first time T3CAS has been selected... Read more

Airbus picks H160 composite supplier

Airbus picks H160 composite supplier

29-Jun-2017Source: Hexcel

Hexcel Corporation (NYSE: HXL) will extend its 40-year partnership with Airbus Helicopters by supplying composite materials for the new H160 helicopter. Hexcel’s reinforcements, prepregs, adhesives and honeycomb materials have been selected for the H160’s composite fuselage structures and main rotor blades. The H160 was designed by Airbus Helicopters to create added value for customers in... Read more

Airbus spotlights latest rotorcraft technologies at Rotorcraft Asia

Airbus spotlights latest rotorcraft technologies at Rotorcraft Asia

18-Apr-2017Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters will showcase its comprehensive range of rotary wing products and technologies at next week’s Rotorcraft Asia.  The inaugural tradeshow dedicated to the growing Asia Pacific helicopter market, will take place at Singapore’s Changi Exhibition Centre from 18 to 20 April 2017. Taking centre stage as the largest exhibitor at this regional event, Airbus... Read more

Airbus H160 program update

Airbus H160 program update

15-Mar-2017Source: HeliHub.com

Airbus Helicopters told HeliHub.com recently that the H160 program is on schedule and they seem very pleased with progress.  They are unable to release a prototype from the testing phase for Heli-Expo, but they have a Virtual Reality simulation on their booth in Dallas in place of an actual airframe. We have separated our update into... Read more

Airbus releases 2016 production numbers

Airbus releases 2016 production numbers

27-Jan-2017Source: Airbus

Airbus Helicopters delivered 418 rotorcraft in 2016, a five percent increase compared with 2015, against a challenging market backdrop. The company strengthened its lead on the civil and parapublic helicopter market while maintaining its position on the military market. Airbus Helicopters logged gross orders for 388 helicopters in 2016, a stable performance compared to the... Read more

Nordam to supply H160 cockpit windows

Nordam to supply H160 cockpit windows

16-Aug-2016Source: Nordam

Nordam Transparency Group COO T. Hastings Siegfried today announced a new $10 million, 15-year contract as the exclusive supplier of front and lower cockpit windows for the recently unveiled Airbus Helicopters H160. Under the agreement, Nordam’s U.S. Transparency facility, 7018 N. Lakewood Ave., will manufacture 50 shipsets to contain four rotorcraft transparencies: two lateral and... Read more

Falcon Aviation signs LOI for one H160

Falcon Aviation signs LOI for one H160

26-May-2016Source: Airbus

Airbus Helicopters and Falcon Aviation have signed a letter of intent for a VIP version of the H160 in a private ceremony today at Ebace. “The H160 is a natural choice as it embodies our company’ standards of high quality, safety and innovation” said Capt. Raman Oberoi, COO of Falcon Aviation. “The H160 is to... Read more

Airbus reveals H160 VIP interior at EBACE 2016

Airbus reveals H160 VIP interior at EBACE 2016

24-May-2016Source: Airbus

​Airbus Helicopters presents an exclusive first glimpse of the H160 VIP version at this year’s EBACE meeting in Geneva, which is being held from May 24-26. Customers will have the ​​opportunity to experience some of its features like its exclusive cabin interior, electrical footstep and hinged doors thanks to a virtual reality immersion tool. “After... Read more

Airbus pick Donaldson for H160 Inlet Barrier Filter

Airbus pick Donaldson for H160 Inlet Barrier Filter

1-Mar-2016Source: Donaldson

Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a business unit of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), has received a contract from Airbus Helicopters to produce its innovative Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) element for the new Airbus Helicopters flagship H160 medium twin-engine helicopter. Selection of the IBF element for the H160 represents a decision by Airbus Helicopters to offer... Read more

Airbus takes five helicopters to Heli-Expo, and two more in VR

Airbus takes five helicopters to Heli-Expo, and two more in VR

29-Feb-2016Source: Airbus

Industry stakeholders will be invited to see the world of Airbus Helicopters’ from a new perspective at the Heli Expo trade show from March 1-3 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY. Airbus Helicopters will be highlighting its wide range of products and services with a strong lineup of five aircraft, including the H125... Read more

Airbus expects H160 simulator prior to customer deliveries

Airbus expects H160 simulator prior to customer deliveries

10-Feb-2016Source: Airbus

Airbus Helicopters has partnered with Thales and Helisim to develop and deploy the full flight simulator (FFS) for the H160. In line with the “born ready” strategy implemented by the H160 since the beginning of its development, the FFS will be available to support the H160’s entry into service. This partnership between experienced and recognized companies will... Read more

First flight for second H160

First flight for second H160

29-Jan-2016Source: Airbus

The H160’s second prototype took off today in Marignane, kicking off a busy 2016 for the H160 as it pursues its flight test program with two prototypes. The second prototype is the first H160 to fly with the Turbomeca Arrano engines. PT1 had accumulated more than 75 hours of flight testing by the end of... Read more

Turbomeca Arrano engine flies for first time in H160

Turbomeca Arrano engine flies for first time in H160

29-Jan-2016Source: Safran

The first flight of Turbomeca’s (Safran) Arrano engine, powering the Airbus Helicopters H160, took place today at the manufacturer’s Marignane plant. The Arrano engine met the performance expected for the first flight, during the flight of the second H160 flight test vehicle (PT2). Commented program Vice-President Cyrille Ressejac-Duparc, “This first flight test marks a major... Read more

Top 10 stories on HeliHub.com in 2015

Top 10 stories on HeliHub.com in 2015

13-Jan-2016Source: HeliHub.com

In 2015, we published a total of 3,298 news stories on HeliHub.com to keep the global helicopter industry fully up-to-date with the news from all corners of our planet – approximately 13 stories every working day of the year.  We publish a wide range of stories, some from press releases, others from postings made by... Read more

Second H160 prototype to fly before year end

Second H160 prototype to fly before year end

7-Oct-2015Source: Air Bus

The H160 mock-up is making its British debut today at Helitech, as the program steadily pursues its flight test campaign. The first prototype flights are progressing according to plan and the aircraft has already reached a maximum speed of 175 kts and an altitude of 10 000 feet. As the validation of technical parameters is... Read more

New dynamic testing method at Airbus brings helicopters to market quickly

New dynamic testing method at Airbus brings helicopters to market quickly

24-Jul-2015

An astonishing new building was recently unveiled at the Marignane plant in southern France. Built in under a year, the giant cylinder known as DHC0–Dynamic Helicopter Zero–now makes it possible to perform dynamic integration testing for the H160 and future helicopters in the Airbus Helicopters range. Gary Clark, head of vehicle test and integration at... Read more

Airbus Helicopters H160 Flight Test campaign launched

Airbus Helicopters H160 Flight Test campaign launched

19-Jun-2015Source: Airbus

Airbus Helicopters’ highly innovative H160 flew for the first time in Marignane on Saturday, 13 June, shortly after beginning its ground runs end of May. The aircraft flew for about 40 minutes in ground effect that allowed the flight test team to check the overall behavior of the aircraft and to verify the measurements. “The... Read more

Airbus Helicopter Implements PTC PLM Solution for H160 development

Airbus Helicopter Implements PTC PLM Solution for H160 development

16-Jun-2015Source: PTC

PTC® (Nasdaq: PTC), today announced that Airbus Helicopters, a division of Airbus Group, and the world’s No. 1 helicopter manufacturer, is using the PTC Windchill® PLM solution in the development of its newly unveiled H160 rotorcraft. The use of the PTC Windchill PLM backbone has enabled Airbus Helicopters to drive improvements in digital continuity and... Read more

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