HealthNet Aeromedical Services orders four Airbus H135 helicopters

HealthNet Aeromedical Services, headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia, will soon expand its all-Airbus fleet with the addition of four H135 helicopters. As one of the largest hospital-based air medical programmes in the country, the helicopters will be used to serve adult, paediatric and neonatal patients across the state of West Virginia. Airbus’ light, twin-engine H135 […]

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Airbus H125 helicopter in operation© Airbus Helicopters

Airbus and Tata Group to set up India’s first helicopter FAL

MRO & Production

Airbus Helicopters has announced that it is partnering with the Tata Group to establish a final assembly line (FAL) for helicopters in the country. The FAL will produce Airbus’ H125 helicopter from its civil range for India and export to some of the neighbouring countries. The FAL will be the first instance of the private

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French Ministry of Interior orders 42 H145 helicopters

Aircraft & Engines

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 to acquire Aerovel

Financial

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 has ordered up to 82 multi-role H145M helicopters (62 firm orders plus 20 options)

German Bundeswehr secures 82 H145M multi-role helicopters from Airbus

Military & Defense

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 NH90 Sea Tiger for the German Navy on its maiden flight

Airbus Helicopters launches maiden flight of NH90 Sea Tiger for German Navy

Military & Defense

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 orders two H135 helicopters

Aircraft & Engines

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 Helicopters’ FlightLab flew fully automated from lift-off, taxi, take-off, cruise, approach and landing

Airbus UpNext develops HMI and autonomous features in project Vertex

MRO & Production

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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Naval unmanned aerial system tested at sea

Military & Defense

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 to use 3-D printers from TRUMPF to manufacture components

MRO & Production

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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HealthNet Aeromedical Services orders four Airbus H135 helicopters

Airbus and Tata Group to set up India’s first helicopter FAL

French Ministry of Interior orders 42 H145 helicopters

Airbus Helicopters to acquire Aerovel

German Bundeswehr secures 82 H145M multi-role helicopters from Airbus

Airbus Helicopters launches maiden flight of NH90 Sea Tiger for German Navy

ÖAMTC Air Rescue orders two H135 helicopters

Airbus UpNext develops HMI and autonomous features in project Vertex

Naval unmanned aerial system tested at sea

Airbus Helicopters to use 3-D printers from TRUMPF to manufacture components

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