The NH90 Sea Tiger for the German Navy on its maiden flight

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

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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Airbus Helicopters' demonstrator FlightLab has successfully tested an electric flight control system

Airbus Helicopters successfully tests electric flight control system

Aircraft & Engines

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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Airbus has unveiled PioneerLab as its new twin-engine flying laboratory

Airbus unveils PioneerLab, the new twin-engine technology demonstrator

Aircraft & Engines

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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Airbus Helicopters and PHI sign agreement for 28 state-of-the-art helicopters

Aircraft & Engines

Airbus Helicopters and PHI Group (PHI) have signed a framework agreement that includes commitments for 20 super-medium H175 helicopters and eight 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

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Hungarian Defence Forces receive two H225M helicopters

Military & Defense

The Hungarian Defence Forces have received the first two of 16 Airbus H225M multi-purpose helicopters on schedule. The helicopters were officially handed over at Szolnok Airbase by Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters. Additionally, Airbus is also providing an extensive training and support package to ensure the highest level of operational availability. The H225Ms selected

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Airbus Helicopters H175 has been granted CAAC certification

CAAC grants certification to Airbus Helicopters H175

Aircraft & Engines

Airbus Helicopters has achieved certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for its H175 helicopter, marking a significant milestone in the partnership between Airbus Helicopters and the Chinese helicopter industry. With this certification in place, the company is now authorised to commence H175 deliveries in China, a highly demanding market for civil helicopters

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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

Airbus Helicopters successfully tests electric flight control system

Airbus unveils PioneerLab, the new twin-engine technology demonstrator

Airbus Helicopters and PHI sign agreement for 28 state-of-the-art helicopters

Hungarian Defence Forces receive two H225M helicopters

CAAC grants certification to Airbus Helicopters H175

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