The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) ordered 42 new H145 helicopters at the end of 2023, on behalf of the Ministry of Interior, with deliveries set to start in 2024. Of these 42 helicopters, 36 are destined for the French rescue and emergency response agency, Sécurité Civile, while the French law enforcement agency, Gendarmerie Nationale, will […]
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Airbus Helicopters and Aerovel have signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of Aerovel and its unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor, as part of a strategy to strengthen Airbus Helicopters’ portfolio of tactical unmanned solutions. Flexrotor is a small tactical unmanned aerial system designed for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions at sea and
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The German Bundeswehr and Airbus Helicopters have inked a contract for the acquisition of up to 82 multi-role H145M helicopters, comprising 62 firm orders and an additional 20 options. Marking the largest-ever order for the H145M, this transaction is also a milestone for the HForce weapon management system. The comprehensive deal encompasses seven years of
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The first NH90 Sea Tiger embarked on its maiden flight, taking off as scheduled at Airbus Helicopters‘ facility in Donauwörth, Germany. This achievement marks a significant step in fulfilling the German Bundeswehr’s order for 31 NH90 Sea Tiger multi-role frigate helicopters, intended for shipborne operations within the German Navy. Airbus Helicopters is now entering a
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ÖAMTC Air Rescue and Airbus Helicopters have inked a new contract for two H135 helicopters during the third edition of European Rotors. The announcement follows an initial contract for five H135s signed at the end of 2020. ÖAMTC Air Rescue operates 31 H135 helicopters from 17 permanent bases and four additional winter bases in Austria.
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Airbus has successfully tested a new simplified human machine interface (HMI) along with advanced autonomous features through a project code-named Vertex. These technologies, developed by Airbus UpNext, are controlled by a touchscreen tablet and aim to simplify mission preparation and management, reduce helicopter pilot workload, and further increase safety. The Airbus Helicopters’ FlightLab flew fully
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Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group, in collaboration with the French Armament General Directorate, DGA (Direction génerale de l’armement), and the French Navy, have tested the SDAM demonstrator (Système de Drone Aérien Marine/ Naval Aerial Drone System) from a multi-mission frigate (FREMM). The trials took place on board the French Navy frigate, Provence in the Mediterranean
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Airbus Helicopters will use 3-D printers from the high-tech company TRUMPF to manufacture components for its helicopters and for aircraft from the parent company Airbus. Airbus Helicopters is expanding its additive manufacturing capabilities with a new 3-D printing centre in Donauwörth, Germany. TRUMPF is supplying the machines for metal 3-D printing. “With innovative manufacturing processes,
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Airbus Helicopters’ demonstrator FlightLab has successfully tested an electric flight control system in preparation of a new human machine interface (HMI) that will equip CityAirbus NextGen, Airbus’ eVTOL prototype. This milestone represents an important step towards ushering in a new generation of electric-powered urban air mobility aircraft. The pilot controls have been considerably simplified thanks to the
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During the German National Aviation Conference in Hamburg, Airbus Helicopters unveiled the PioneerLab, its new twin-engine technology demonstrator based on the H145 platform. It complements Airbus’ range of FlightLabs and focuses on testing technologies that reduce helicopter emissions, increase autonomy and integrate bio-based materials. The PioneerLab aims to demonstrate a fuel reduction of up to
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