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Sep
12
2023

Airbus Helicopters and PHI sign for 20 H175 and 8 H160 helicopters

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Marignane, 12 September 2023 – 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 firm orders as well as purchase options that PHI may exercise during the course of the framework agreement.

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Tags: Airbus Airbus Helicopters H175 PHI Group
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Sep
12
2023

Airbus partners with DG Fuels to foster sustainable aviation fuel production in the United States

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Toulouse, France / Washington, D.C. - 12 September 2023 - Airbus has become a strategic partner with DG Fuels, LLC (“DGF”), an emerging leader in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

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Sep
04
2023

Airbus Helicopters Celebrates 20 Years Manufacturing in Mississippi

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On Aug 25, 2023, surrounded by employees, dignitaries, and media, Airbus Helicopters celebrated its 20th anniversary of manufacturing helicopters at its facility in Columbus, Mississippi.

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Sep
04
2023

Two additional German states order five-bladed H145 for their police forces

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Donauwörth, 4 September 2023 – The Ministries of Interior of Lower Saxony and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have ordered two five-bladed H145s each for their respective police forces, following a joint European tender that was launched in August 2022. The aircraft will replace the EC135 and MD902 helicopters currently in service in the two states. The H145s will feature a state-of-the-art police configuration including the latest generation of police mission equipment and Bambi Buckets for firefighting.

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Tags: Airbus
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Sep
01
2023

Airbus Helicopters appoints Bart Reijnen as President of Airbus Helicopters, Inc. and Head of the North America region

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In this position, Bart is responsible for developing and executing the overall company strategy in the U.S. and Canadian helicopter markets, managing the company’s resources, meeting key performance objectives, and overseeing more than 1,100 Airbus Helicopters employees in the region.

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Aug
31
2023

Airbus and Korea Aerospace Industries to launch Light Armed Helicopter serial production

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Seoul, 31 August 2023 – Airbus Helicopters and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have signed an agreement to initiate the serial production phase of the Light Armed Helicopters (LAH). This follows the contract awarded by the country’s Defence Acquisition Programme Administration to KAI in December 2022 to supply an initial batch of ten LAH to the Republic of Korea Army. Deliveries will begin at the end of 2024, with follow-on orders to continue into the next decade.

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Tags: Airbus Airbus Helicopters KAI Korea Aerospace Industries
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Aug
21
2023

U.S. Army awards Airbus contract for helicopter modernization

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Arlington, Virginia, August 21, 2023 – The U.S. Army awarded Airbus a $27.8 million contract to upgrade the Army National Guard Security & Support Battalion Mission Equipment Package (MEP).     

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Tags: Airbus Army National Guard US Army
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Jul
25
2023

Blackcomb Helicopters Chooses Foresight MX HUMS for their Airbus EC135

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Waterbury, VT – July 25, 2023 – GPMS International announced today that Blackcomb Helicopters, a leading helicopter utility service provider in Western Canada, has chosen to equip their Airbus EC135 T2 with the industry’s leading health and usage monitoring system (HUMS), Foresight MX.

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Tags: Airbus Blackcomb Helicopters EC135 GPMS HUMS
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Jul
24
2023

First two H225M helicopters delivered to Hungary

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Szolnok, 24 July 2023 – The Hungarian Defence Forces have received the first two of 16 H225M multi-purpose helicopters on schedule. The helicopter was officially handed over at Szolnok Airbase by Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters.

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Tags: Airbus H225M Hungarian Defence Forces Hungary
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Jul
20
2023

APSCON update from Airbus Helicopters

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Airbus Helicopters is pleased to share recent H125 orders by the San Antonio Police Department and Kansas Highway Patrol. These additions reinforce the strength of the H125 helicopter in the airborne law enforcement market, with nearly 80% of all intermediate single engine law enforcement helicopters delivered in North America in the last 10 years being an H125.

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Tags: Airbus Airbus Helicopters APSCON H125 Kansas Highway Patrol San Antonio Police Department
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Jul
19
2023

Airbus Helicopters H175 granted CAAC certification

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Marignane, 19 July 2023 – Airbus Helicopters has received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for the H175 helicopter.

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Jul
19
2023

Precision Helicopters Chooses Foresight MX HUMS for their Airbus AS332 Fleet

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Waterbury, VT – 19 July 2023 – GPMS International announced today Precision Helicopters, a leading utility operator based in McMinnville, Oregon, has chosen to equip their Airbus AS332 fleet with the industry’s leading health and usage monitoring system (HUMS), Foresight MX.

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Tags: Airbus AS332 Foresight MX GPMS HUMS Precision Helicopters
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Jun
30
2023

Airbus Helicopters H160 granted FAA certification

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Marignane, 30 June 2023 – 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.

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Jun
22
2023

Airbus teams-up with LanzaJet to boost sustainable aviation fuel production

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Le Bourget, June 22, 2023 – Airbus and LanzaJet, a leading sustainable fuels technology company, today announced they have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to address the needs of the aviation sector through the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

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Tags: Airbus LanzaJet SAF
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Jun
21
2023

Airbus and Leonardo sign MoU to jointly approach future integrated training systems market

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Paris, 21/06/2023 - Airbus and Leonardo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote integrated training systems and study the future solutions to tackle Air Dominance challenges.

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Tags: Airbus Leonardo
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Jun
20
2023

Europavia purchases six H125s

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Paris, 20 June 2023 – Airbus Helicopters and Europavia SA, a distributor of Airbus helicopters for platforms and services serving Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein, have signed a new purchase contract for six H125 helicopters to be delivered in the following years. The order assures Europavia SA's customers of the swift availability of H125s, with configurations customised according to their needs.

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Tags: Airbus Europavia SA H125
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Jun
12
2023

China’s first helicopter flight using sustainable aviation fuel

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Hefei, 12 June 2023 - An Airbus H125 helicopter belonging to State Grid Space Technology Co., Ltd (SGST) has successfully used sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for a flight demonstration at Hefei Shiwan Airport in China. This is the first helicopter flight using SAF in China, marking an important milestone in the development of low-carbon aviation in Chinese aeronautics. The H125, which is powered by a Safran ARRIEL 2D engine, flew at a hybrid ratio of 40% of SAF provided by CNAF (China National Aviation Fuel).

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Tags: Airbus China H125 Hefei Shiwan Airport SAF
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May
25
2023

Air Corporate of Italy orders 43 Airbus helicopters at EBACE 2023

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Geneva, 25 May 2023 – Leading Italian business aviation operator Air Corporate has placed a firm order for 43 helicopters from Airbus on the concluding day of EBACE 2023.

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May
15
2023

VSR700 tested at sea in full operational configuration

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Marignane, 15 May 2023 - Airbus Helicopters and the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) tested the unmanned aerial system (UAS) VSR700 for the first time in an operational configuration from a ship at sea. At the beginning of May, the VSR700 performed 80 fully autonomous take-offs and landings from a civil vessel equipped with a helicopter deck, cruising off the coast of Brittany in the west of France.

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May
15
2023

VSR700 tested at sea in full operational configuration

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Marignane, 15 May 2023 - Airbus Helicopters and the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) tested the unmanned aerial system (UAS) VSR700 for the first time in an operational configuration from a ship at sea. At the beginning of May, the VSR700 performed 80 fully autonomous take-offs and landings from a civil vessel equipped with a helicopter deck, cruising off the coast of Brittany in the west of France.

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Tags: Airbus Airbus Helicopters UAS VSR700
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May
10
2023

BOOST Systems awarded EASA STC for Airbus AS350/H125 HEC System

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North Vancouver, BC – May 10, 2022 – Boost Human External Cargo Systems, the global leader in fully certified Human External Cargo Systems and Personal Carrying Device Systems is pleased to announce that it has now been awarded a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) supplemental type certificate (STC) for its Airbus AS350/H125 Human External Cargo System.

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Tags: Airbus AS350 Boost H125 Human External Cargo System
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May
09
2023

Airbus Helicopters delivers first H135 to the Spanish Air and Space Force

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Albacete, 9 May 2023 – Airbus has delivered the first H135 to the Spanish Air and Space Force in Albacete. This is the eighth helicopter delivered under the 36-unit contract signed at the end of 2021 to supply the Armed Forces and State Security Forces.

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Tags: Airbus Airbus Helicopters H135 Space Force Spanish Air
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May
03
2023

Airbus reports First Quarter (Q1) 2023 results

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Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) reported consolidated financial results for its First Quarter (Q1) ending 31 March 2023.

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Apr
24
2023

Airbus Helicopters introduces first American-made military versions of the H125

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GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, April 24, 2023 – Airbus Helicopters is introducing the first U.S.-built H125 military configurations, known as AH-125 and MH-125 Ares, to the Airbus range of military helicopters. These combat-capable aircraft will feature militarized options that meet the needs of military and parapublic allies and partners around the world.

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Tags: AH-125 Airbus Airbus Helicopters H125 MH-125 Ares
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Apr
21
2023

NTSB Preliminary Report: Chelsea, AL

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On April 2, 2023, at 1723 central daylight time, an Airbus Helicopter EC 130 T2, N231SH, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Chelsea, Alabama. The pilot and flight nurse were fatally injured. The flight paramedic was seriously injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 air ambulance flight.

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Tags: Airbus Airbus Helicopters EC 130
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Apr
20
2023

Airbus hands over first two H145 helicopters to Bavarian Police

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Donauwörth, 20 April 2023 – Airbus has delivered the first two of eight five-bladed H145s to the Bavarian Police. These first two helicopters will be used in the training of pilots and crews which will begin shortly, ensuring a smooth transition from the current H135 fleet which has been in service for more than twelve years, to the larger H145 helicopters. Delivery of the first fully equipped police helicopter is scheduled for the middle of next year.

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Tags: Airbus Airbus Helicopters Bavarian Police H145
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Apr
19
2023

Trakka Systems Announces the Sale of Five TrakkaCam TC-300 EO/IR Cameras for Japanese Police Departments

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Ärla, Sweden — Multiple Japanese Police Departments have purchased a total of five TrakkaCam TC-300 long-range HD EO/IR camera systems for installations on Airbus, Leonardo, and Bell platforms.  The Japanese Police Department provides valuable safety and security for their communities.

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Tags: Airbus Bell Japanese Police Department Leonardo TC-300 Trakka Systems TrakkaCam
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Apr
10
2023

Airbus Helicopters and China’s GDAT sign for 50 H160 helicopters

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Beijing, – 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 used notably for the energy sector, including offshore transportation for oil and gas platforms, wind farms and harbour piloting, as well as emergency medical services and other municipal public service missions. The companies also signed a strategic cooperation agreement related to topics such as support and services capabilities, amongst others, in order to ensure the long term success of the H160 in China.

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Tags: Airbus Airbus Helicopters H160
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Mar
14
2023

Norwegian Air Ambulance expands its H145 fleet

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Donauwörth, 14 March 2023 – The Norwegian Air Ambulance is ordering two five-bladed H145s to be used for life-saving missions in Norway.

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Tags: Airbus Norwegian AIr Ambulance
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Mar
09
2023

Two orders placed by North American customers for Airbus Corporate Helicopters

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Atlanta, March 9, 2023 – Demand for Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) in North America continues to grow, with notable ACH130 orders being placed by Franklin Mountain Management and Sylvain Oligny.

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Tags: ACH130 Airbus
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