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Oct
10
2023

Airbus Helicopters pioneers user-friendly ways to fly eVTOLs

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Marignane, 10 October 2023 – 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. 

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Tags: Airbus CityAirbus eVTOL Flightlab Helicopters NextGen
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Oct
31
2023

Naval unmanned aerial system tested at sea from a French Navy frigate

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Marignane, 31  October 2023 – 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 Sea between the 2nd and the 9th of October. The vessel had previously been adapted by Naval Group to operate the SDAM. These sea trials were arranged to demonstrate the system’s high performance from an operational warship and the SDAM’s capabilities for surveillance and intelligence missions.

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Tags: Airbus Airbus Helicopters
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Nov
27
2023

At your fingertips: Airbus flies a fully automated helicopter with a tablet

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Madrid, 27 November 2023 – 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.

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Tags: Airbus Airbus UpNext HMI
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Nov
27
2023

Loft Dynamics Continues to Revolutionize Pilot Training, Unveiling First VR Garmin Glass Cockpit at European Rotors 2023

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Zurich, Switzerland November 28, 2023 — Loft Dynamics, a leader in virtual reality (VR) flight simulation training devices (FSTD) for pilots worldwide, today announced that it will debut its Garmin glass cockpit VR flight training device at European Rotors 2023. Visitors have the opportunity to test-fly the glass cockpit Airbus H125 for the first time in a realistic simulator. 

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Tags: Airbus FSTD H125 Loft Dynamics VR
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Nov
28
2023

ÖAMTC Air Rescue continues fleet modernisation with two Airbus H135 helicopters

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Madrid, 28 November 2023 – Airbus Helicopters and ÖAMTC Air Rescue announced a new contract for two H135s during the third edition of European Rotors. The announcement follows an initial contract for five H135s signed at the end of 2020.

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Tags: Airbus Airbus Helicopters European Rotors H135 ÖAMTC Air Rescue
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Nov
28
2023

First H125 orders in Lithuania

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Madrid, Airbus Helicopters and Lithuanian operator ASU BALTIJA have announced a contract for two H125s at European Rotors 2023. They are the first Airbus helicopters sold to a commercial operator in the country, and will also be the first two H125 family helicopters deployed in Lithuania. The H125s replace helicopters manufactured in Russia and will be used for passenger transport and utility missions in Lithuania and other markets abroad. 

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Tags: Airbus Airbus Helicopters ASU BALTIJA European Rotors H125
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Nov
28
2023

ADAC HEMS Academy and Airbus Helicopters plan to establish HMotion, a new simulation training centre for H135 and H145 helicopters

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Madrid, 28 November 2023 – During European Rotors, Airbus Helicopters and ADAC HEMS Academy announced the establishment of the joint venture HMotion, a new simulator training centre for the H135 and H145 family helicopters. HMotion will offer a wide range of cost-effective training courses for helicopter personnel, including mission and critical flight training. Subject to approval by the relevant regulatory authorities, it is expected to be operational in early 2024.

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Tags: ADAC HEMS Academy Airbus European Rotors H135 H145 HMotion
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Nov
29
2023

Lithuanian State Border Guard Service orders three H145s

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Madrid, 29 November 2023 – Airbus Helicopters and the Lithuanian State Border Guard Service have announced a contract for three five-bladed H145 multi-mission helicopters at the 2023 European Rotors trade show, expanding the service's fleet. These three additional H145s bring the total number of Airbus helicopters in service with the Lithuanian government to eleven, further strengthening Airbus Helicopters’ position in this mission segment. The helicopters will be operated for a wide range of missions including search and rescue, disaster relief and medevac, border patrol, firefighting, transport of donor organs, and operational deployment of the Lithuanian Special Forces.

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Tags: Airbus Airbus Helicopters H125
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Nov
29
2023

Airbus signs contract with the Spanish Ministry of Defence for the acquisition of SIRTAP UAS

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Getafe, 29 November 2023 – Airbus has signed a contract with the Spanish Ministry of Defence for the development and acquisition of SIRTAP, a High Performance Tactical UAS that will reinforce the tactical capabilities of the Spanish Army and the Air and Space Force.

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Tags: Airbus SIRTAP UAS
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Nov
29
2023

Airbus and Norwegian Air Ambulance sign for H135 and H145 helicopters for HEMS in Denmark

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Madrid, 29 November 2023 – The Norwegian Air Ambulance has ordered three H135s and two five-bladed H145s that will be used for life-saving missions in Denmark, following a tender the operator recently won in the country. Moreover, the HEMS operator will take delivery of two new H145s in 2024 to expand their fleet in Norway.

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Tags: Airbus Denmark H135 H145 HEMS Norwegian AIr Ambulance
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