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- Airbus Helicopters has introduced its H140 at the vertical lift industry show VERTICON in Dallas, Texas

Airbus Helicopters secures major orders for new H140 helicopter

Airbus Helicopters has announced significant agreements with leading emergency medical services (EMS) operators for its newly unveiled H140 helicopter. ADAC Luftrettung, ÖAMTC Flugrettung, and Global Medical Response (GMR) have all committed to acquiring the latest aircraft, strengthening their fleets with advanced aeromedical capabilities. Under the agreement, ADAC Luftrettung and ÖAMTC Flugrettung will each receive five […]

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H125 gains FAA certification for single pilot IFR capability

Aircraft & Engines

The H125’s single pilot instrument flight rules (IFR) capability has been certified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), paving the way for first deliveries in 2025 from Airbus Helicopters‘ assembly line in Columbus, Mississippi. This new feature, developed in collaboration with Moog’s Genesys Aerosystems, comprises an upgraded cockpit and a new autopilot, along with

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Airbus Helicopters extends its support for the U.S. Coast Guard's MH-65 fleet © Airbus Helicopters/Jeremy Burke

Airbus Helicopters to continue support for U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 fleet

MRO & Production

Airbus Helicopters has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to continue supporting its fleet of MH-65 Dolphin helicopters until 2037. The agreement emphasises Airbus’ commitment to ensuring the mission readiness of the USCG’s fleet as it carries out vital search and rescue, law enforcement, and disaster response operations. Under

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Airbus Helicopters sees continued growth in helicopter sales in 2024

Airbus Helicopters highlights growth and innovation in 2024

Aircraft & Engines

Airbus Helicopters achieved significant progress in 2024, recording 455 gross orders (net: 450) from 182 customers across 42 countries, demonstrating steady market growth. Delivering 361 helicopters during the year, the company secured a preliminary 57% share of the civil and parapublic market. The Super Puma programme excelled across civil, parapublic and military markets, with 58

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Airbus has delivered the first Standard 3 NH90 helicopter to Spain

Airbus delivers first Standard 3 NH90 helicopter to Spain

Military & Defense

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first NH90 helicopter from the second batch of 23 to the Directorate General of Armament and Material (DGAM) at its facility in Albacete, Spain. This marks the debut of the NH90 in the advanced Standard 3 configuration for the Spanish Air and Space Force. The second batch includes 23 NH90

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Bahrain has ordered nine H145 helicopters for police and EMS operations

Bahrain orders nine advanced H145 helicopters for police and EMS operations

Military & Defense

Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with His Excellency Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Interior, for the acquisition of nine H145 helicopters. These state-of-the-art aircraft will be utilised by the Police Aviation Command for law enforcement operations and emergency medical services (EMS), enhancing public safety and response capabilities across the kingdom.

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The first of up to 82 H145Ms for Germany was delivered in less than a year from contract signing

Airbus Helicopters delivers first H145M to Germany in record time

Military & Defense

Less than a year after signing the contract, Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of up to 82 H145M helicopters to Germany from its Donauwörth site. The German Armed Forces, or Bundeswehr, have officially designated the new helicopters as “Leichter Kampfhubschrauber” (light combat helicopter), abbreviated as LKH. These versatile aircraft are designed for training, reconnaissance,

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Østnes Helicopters has ordered ten H125 helicopters © Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters signs new contracts with Østnes Helicopters and Airtelis at European Rotors

Aircraft & Engines

Airbus and Østnes Helicopters, the official distributor for Airbus Helicopters in the Nordic countries, have announced a contract for ten Airbus H125 helicopters at this year’s European Rotors. These aircraft will join a fleet of over 150 H125s in the region, largely dedicated to utility and aerial work missions. “Nordic customers require a truly versatile

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GMR has placed orders for six H125s, five H130s, 14 H135s and three H145 helicopters

GMR boosts fleet with major Airbus helicopter order

Aircraft & Engines

Global Medical Response (GMR) has placed an order for 28 Airbus helicopters as part of its ongoing efforts to expand its air medical fleet. The order includes six H125s, five H130s, 14 H135s and three H145s, strengthening GMR’s fleet and positioning it as one of the largest operators of Airbus helicopters in North America. This

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Airbus will deliver 19 H135 helicopters for training RCAF pilots © Airbus Helicopters - Dianne Bond

Airbus H135 helicopters to train RCAF pilots

Military & Defense

Airbus Helicopters has secured a significant contract with SkyAlyne, a Canadian joint venture between CAE and KF Aerospace, to deliver 19 H135 helicopters for training Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) pilots. This is the first instance of Airbus helicopters entering service with the Canadian Armed Forces. The H135 aircraft, renowned for its advanced twin-engine capabilities

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Airbus Helicopters secures major orders for new H140 helicopter

H125 gains FAA certification for single pilot IFR capability

Airbus Helicopters to continue support for U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 fleet

Airbus Helicopters highlights growth and innovation in 2024

Airbus delivers first Standard 3 NH90 helicopter to Spain

Bahrain orders nine advanced H145 helicopters for police and EMS operations

Airbus Helicopters delivers first H145M to Germany in record time

Airbus Helicopters signs new contracts with Østnes Helicopters and Airtelis at European Rotors

GMR boosts fleet with major Airbus helicopter order

Airbus H135 helicopters to train RCAF pilots

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