Airbus buys firm behind futuristic unmanned spy drone with supreme capabilities
Airbus Helicopters has completed a takeover of Washington-based long-range robotic aircraft company, Aerovel, and acquired its game-changing unmanned…
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Learn about Airbus Helicopters, the helicopter manufacturing division of Airbus, providing a range of civilian and military rotorcraft worldwide.
German Armed Forces places Airbus’ largest-ever H145M helicopter order
Airbus Helicopters has secured its largest-ever order for multi-role H145M helicopters, with up to 82 of the aircraft…
Airbus, Naval Group successfully test helicopter drone on French Navy frigate
Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group, in collaboration with the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) and the French Navy,…
Airbus Helicopters new single stick control paves way for user-friendly eVTOLs
Airbus Helicopters has announced that its demonstrator FlightLab has successfully tested an electric flight control system that could…
First two of 16 Airbus H225M helicopters delivered to Hungarian Defense Forces
The Hungarian Defense Forces have received the first two of 16 Airbus H225M multi-purpose helicopters on schedule. The H225Ms…
Chinese certification of Airbus Helicopters H175 opens up huge potential market
A huge potential market has opened up for Airbus Helicopters after its super-medium H175 model received certification from…
Airbus reveals Racer experimental helicopter livery
Airbus Helicopters has revealed the livery for its new Racer (Rapid and Cost-Effective Rotorcraft) helicopter demonstrator. This experimental rotorcraft…
It’s not just about bikes: the aeronautical side of the Tour de France
The Tour de France, possibly the most popular cycling race in the World, has also its aeronautical component. Every…
Airbus Helicopters H160 gets FAA certification
Airbus Helicopters has announced that its medium-class H160 helicopter has received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).This…
Netherlands to replace Cougar with Caracal helicopters for special operations
The Dutch Ministry of Defense opted to replace its aging fleet of 12 Cougar helicopters with 14 new…
Airbus wins order for 43 helicopters from Italy
The Italian operator placed the order for 43 helicopters, 40 H125/130s and 3 H160s, on May 25, 2023,…
Airbus and French DGA test VSR700 helicopter drone at sea
Airbus Helicopters and the French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) have tested the VSR700 helicopter drone for the…
Germany to retire Tiger attack helicopter between 2031 and 2038
Unwilling to modernize its Tiger helicopter fleet, Germany plans to retire the model between 2031 and 2038. In an…
UAE cancels $880M Airbus H225M Caracal multirole helicopter deal: report
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has canceled a deal with Airbus to procure 12 units of H225M Caracal…
Brazilian military renews fleet with 27 Airbus H125 helicopters
The Brazilian armed forces have purchased 27 single-engine light utility H125 helicopters, Airbus announced. The move is due…
Airbus Helicopters delivers ACH160 to first customer in Brazil
Airbus Helicopters has delivered an ACH160 to a customer in Brazil. It will be the first rotorcraft of…
London’s Air Ambulance Charity signs for new Airbus H135 helicopters
London’s Air Ambulance Charity (LAAC) has signed a contract for two Airbus H135 light twin-engine helicopters as part…
Royal Moroccan Air Force orders Airbus H135 helicopters for training
The Royal Moroccan Air Force ordered a fleet of H135 light twin-engine helicopters for the purpose of training…