Year of the H125 in Nepal Airbus Helicopters 2024-10-11 | In the year of Ecureuil, what better landscape than that of Nepal to demonstrate what the H125 can do on some of the world's highest peaks. From aerial work, to search and rescue, to passenger transport, the H125 is the helicopter of choice for operators soaring at the top of the Himalayas. This is why more than 80 participants representing our 12 H125 operators gathered in Kathmandu at the end of September.Their objective: to share experiences about the crucial role the more than 30 H125s currently flying in Nepal play in saving lives at high altitudes and in extreme weather conditions, and to discuss the evolution of the aircraft, including enhanced safety features.What better way to share how the H125 is making essential missions possible for our customers than from our customers themselves! Watch the video to hear their testimonies and to catch some breathtaking views of Nepal - it's well worth your time!#AirbusHelicopters #H125 #MakingMissionsPossible #Nepal
Voice of customers - Air Maui Helicopter Airbus Helicopters 2024-08-26 | As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Airbus H125 family, get onboard this iconic helicopter with Air Maui Helicopter's Director of Operations, Richie Olsten for a breathtaking flight over Hawaii. Air Maui's H125 has the most flight hours of the entire fleet under its belt. Want to know how many hours this helicopter has flown? Discover it in the video!@airmauiairmauihelicopters4115 #AirbusHelicopters #MakingMissionsPossible #H125 #AirMaui #hawaii #Airbus
Immersion aboard the helicopter formation of the National Gendarmerie for Bastille Day Airbus Helicopters 2024-07-17 | A look back at preparations for 14 July 2024 with the Gendarmerie Nationale!Immerse yourself in the training for a rehearsal flight with Lieutenant-Colonel Julien and General Emmanuel Josse, Commander of the National Gendarmerie Air Force.Did you know? The Gendarmerie Nationale, a French armed force in France, was a pioneer in helicopter rescue in the mountains and at sea, and was behind the invention of air missions for the judicial police, public order and intervention for France. The essential vocation of its public safety aviation is to protect the population, the territories and French sovereignty.With a helicopter taking off every 20 minutes on average, the Forces Aériennes de la Gendarmerie Nationale (FAGN) carry out, day and night, the missions most essential to national security of the country.Composition of the unit on the 14 July 2024:4 Airbus helicopters: 1 AS350 (Écureuil), 1 EC135, 2 EC145#BastilleDay #BehindTheScenes #AirbusHelicopters
The NH90 Sea Tiger sharpens its claws Airbus Helicopters 2024-05-29 | The MRFH (Multi-Role Frigate Helicopter) Sea Tiger was developed specifically to meet the needs of the German Navy with a mission system focused on anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare. On the path to entry into service in 2025, an important step has just been taken with a successful eight-week test campaign that took place from February to April 2024.All eyes are now on Nordholz, where a full demonstration of its operational capabilities will take place, the last major qualification step before deliveries begin in 2025.The aircraft will follow an operational flight profile from A to Z, with sonar activity and simulated torpedo and missile firings. This type of test has never before been carried out on a helicopter.#AirbusHelicopters #NH90 #DeutscheMarine #SeaTiger #ILA24 #Airbus
Racer - First Flight Airbus Helicopters 2024-05-16 | Check out the video of the first flight of the European Clean Sky 2 Racer high speed demonstrator. The Racer flew for about 30 min, allowing the flight test team to check the overall behavior of the helicopter. This milestone launches the flight campaign which will take 2 years & will aim to progressively open the aircraft’s flight envelope & demonstrate its high speed capabilities.#AirbusHelicopters #Racer #innovation #Airbus@cleanaviation6666
Racer - Inside the high speed demonstrator Airbus Helicopters 2024-05-15 | A Clean Sky 2 research project with 40 partners in 13 European countries.Take a look at the Racer demonstrator, a partnership between the EU and industry and a perfect example of the level of innovation that can be achieved when European partners work together. The aircraft recently performed its first flight, allowing the flight test team to check the overall behaviour of the aircraft. This important milestone launches the flight campaign which will take two years and will aim to progressively open the aircraft’s flight envelope and demonstrate its high speed capabilities. The Racer also targets a fuel consumption reduction of around 20% thanks to aerodynamic optimisation and an innovative eco-mode propulsion system. #AirbusHelicopters #Racer #innovation #airbus@cleanaviation6666
World Pilot Day 2024 Airbus Helicopters 2024-04-26 | Happy World Pilots' Day!A BIG shout-out to pilots today on #WorldPilotsDay!Thank you for #MakingMissionsPossible across the globe with operations such as safely transporting passengers, fighting fires, and emergency medical services.#AirbusHelicopters
CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL prototype makes its debut Airbus Helicopters 2024-03-08 | Meet our CityAirbus NextGen, our all-electric, four-seat eVTOL prototype. All-electric, the CityAirbus NextGen, is a four-seat vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) prototype.Based on a lift and cruise concept, it boasts an 80-km operational range and a cruise speed of 120 km/h – making it perfectly suited to a variety of flight operations in our cities and communities.#AirbusHelicopters #CityAirbus #Airbus #electricaircraft #eVTOL
Inspire Inclusion - International Womens Day 2024 Airbus Helicopters 2024-03-08 | Ever wondered what it takes to create, deliver and fly helicopters? From the first draft of a new design to take-off on a vital mission, Airbus Helicopters’ teams inspire inclusion at every step of the journey. Starting with our customers, women make missions possible.#AirbusHelicopters #IWD2024 #InspireInclusion
CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL prototype Airbus Helicopters 2024-03-08 | Meet our CityAirbus NextGen, our all-electric, four-seat eVTOL prototype. All-electric, the CityAirbus NextGen, is a four-seat vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) prototype.Based on a lift and cruise concept, it boasts an 80-km operational range and a cruise speed of 120 km/h – making it perfectly suited to a variety of flight operations in our cities and communities.#AirbusHelicopters #CityAirbus #Airbus #electricaircraft #eVTOL
Celebrating 40 million flight hours of the Ecureuil fleet Airbus Helicopters 2024-02-23 | From conquering highest peaks to soaring through the harshest conditions, the Ecureuil family has rewritten aviation standards for reliability and versatility for 40 million hours. With more than 5,500 helicopters in-service, they are making missions possible for our 2,106 operators in 127 countries, averaging 1.5 million flight hours annually.The Ecureuil family is so popular that almost two out of every 10 turbine helicopters flying in the world nowadays belong to it.Thanks to our dedicated operators and teams worldwide for making this achievement possible.Rewriting the rules of what is possible with 40 million hours...and with millions more to come.#AirbusHelicopters #MakingMissionsPossible #H125 #H125M #H130
Vertex - A fully automated helicopter with a tablet Airbus Helicopters 2023-12-12 | Airbus Helicopters have successfully tested a new simplified human machine interface (HMI) along with advanced autonomous features through a project code-named Vertex.Controlled by a tablet, the FlightLab helicopter flew fully automated from lift-off, taxi, takeoff, cruise, approach and then landing during a one hour test flight on a predefined route.These technologies, developed by Airbus UpNext, aim to simplify mission preparation and management, reduce helicopter pilot workload, and further increase safety.During this flight, the pilot monitored the system which is able to detect unforeseen obstacles and automatically recalculate a safe flight path. Whenever necessary, the pilot can easily override the controls through the tablet and resume the mission afterwards.It's also a step towards a simplified HMI that the Airbus Urban Air Mobility team is working on for CityAirbus NextGen.#AirbusHelicopters #Innovation #Vertex #FlightLab #AdvancedAirMobility
First flight of the German NH90 Sea Tiger Airbus Helicopters 2023-12-07 | The first flight of the NH90 Sea Tiger will replace the German Navy's ageing Mk88A Sea Lynx fleet.The helicopter is the latest version of the proven NH90 NFH naval helicopter, specifically designed as a state-of-the-art anti-submarine warfare helicopter. New features include a new electro-optical system and improved electronic support measures.In addition, the Sea Tiger is equipped with underwater sonar, sonobuoys and is armed with torpedoes and missiles. In addition to reconnaissance and transport, the Sea Tiger's ship-based missions include the attack of surface and subsurface targets.#AirbusHelicopters #NH90 #DeutscheMarine #GermanNavy
The Guardia Civil - 50 years of public service Airbus Helicopters 2023-11-29 | For 50 years now, the Guardia Civil has been carrying out mountain rescues, searches for missing persons, police missions, environmental protection, border surveillance and all kinds of missions to protect the population from the air. With a fleet 40 Airbus helicopters, 18 of them belonging to the H135 family, the Guardia Civil's teams manage to reach the most inaccessible places when they are needed most.Watch this video to see how pilots and rescuers work side by side to get the most out of the H135 when no one else can come to the rescue.#AirbusHelicopters #GuardiaCivil #H135 #ProtectingPeople #SavingLives #MakingMissionsPossible
Voice of customers - Spanish National Police Airbus Helicopters 2023-11-29 | The sight of the Special Operations Task Force performing a parachute infiltration from an H135 is something you don't see every day. "The H135 is a very productive asset that can infiltrate four agents, by rappelling, fast rope or parachute, to any point where they are required to arrest dangerous armed criminals, resolve hostage incidents or combat drug trafficking and terrorism," explains the officer.This is just one of the many missions carried out by the H135s of the Spanish National Police. Today, 200 years after the creation of the @Policia, the H135 is fully integrated into the Corps' most demanding law enforcement tasks. Don't miss this video to learn more about the "Ángels" that protect the Spanish people from the air.#AirbusHelicopters #H135 #LawEnforcement #ProtectingPeople
Voice of customers - Asturias Emergency Service Airbus Helicopters 2023-11-29 | What is the average day like for the Asturias Emergency Service (SEPA) rescue team since the arrival of the new five-bladed H145 operated by Eliance? The Asturias Emergency Service's 112 call centre of is a hive of activity. Multilingual teams deal with calls from people suffering accidents, heart attacks or other emergencies from all corners of Asturias. The Asturias Emergency Service responds to these calls by providing comprehensive air support at the highest level. #AirbusHelicopters #MakingMissionsPossible #H145 #AirRescue@sepaemergenciasasturias
Worlds first helicopter trial - Offshore floating wind turbine hoisting demo Airbus Helicopters 2023-11-21 | In a world-premier trial, Airbus Helicopters and partners teamed up to show that helicopters are an important asset in the support of floating wind farms. Using an H135 and H145 the team demonstrated that helicopters can transport technicians and cargo to floating wind farms, even in challenging conditions with 30 knots of wind and a sea state of 6.Data collected during the flights is now being analysed to establish standard operating procedures.#AirbusHelicopters #RenewableEnergy #OffshoreWind
Voice of customers - French Navy H160 Airbus Helicopters 2023-11-15 | Having entered service a few months ago, the French Navy's interim fleet of SAR-configured H160s just surpassed the 1,000 flight hour milestone; let's see how they have lived up to expectations.#AirbusHelicopters #H160 #H160M #helicopter
H175M - Flying over the desert and mountains in Saudi Arabia Airbus Helicopters 2023-11-13 | As one of the newest members of Airbus Helicopters’ military range, the H175M flew to one of the most demanding environments on the planet to prove that it has what it takes to go the distance. Flying over the desert and mountains in Saudi Arabia, it has demonstrated its range and capabilities in hot, high and dusty conditions. #AirbusHelicopters #H175M #SaudiArabia #Helicopter #DubaiAirshow
H125 livery commemorating the 20th anniversary of Airbus Helicopters, Inc. in Columbus, Mississippi Airbus Helicopters 2023-09-21 | On August 25, 2023, the #H125 helicopter, adorned with the Mississippi state flag livery, found its new home in front of our Columbus, MS facility, USA. This helicopter is dedicated to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Airbus Helicopters and its predecessor companies in Mississippi and to honor the former and current employees who have contributed to the success of the company.With built-in maneuverability, excellent visibility and low maintenance costs, the H125 is one of the most versatile and popular airframes in the United States. It is used in a variety of missions – aerial work, firefighting, law enforcement, rescue, air ambulance, passenger transport and more. The Columbus, MS facility received its full assembly line certification in 2015 for the H125.#airbushelicopters #as350 #airbus #USA
RIAT 2023 - NH90 flying display Airbus Helicopters 2023-07-24 | It was a cloudy and rainy RIAT 2023, but the #NH90 made its flying display this weekend in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 for those not afraid of a little bad weather.#AirbusHelicopters #RIAT2023
H160s flight over Paris with astronaut candidate Sophie Adenot Airbus Helicopters 2023-07-21 | Helicopter test pilot and European Space Agency - ESA astronaut candidate Sophie Adenot participated in the #14Juillet French national day parade as she took to the skies in a majestic #H160!Learn more about the H160 and Sophie’s incredible career path that started as an Airbus Helicopters engineer and her forthcoming flight to the stars.#AirbusHelicopters
Racer high speed demonstrator - brand new livery Airbus Helicopters 2023-07-04 | The #Racer high speed demonstrator has taken another step forward! We're delighted to reveal the helicopter's livery.In partnership with Clean Aviation - @cleanaviation6666, the aircraft will test new technologies & stimulate innovation in Europe to find the best compromise between speed, cost efficiency, sustainability & mission performance.Next step: finalising assembly and ground testing before its first flight by the end of the year.#AirbusHelicopters #Innovation #Airbus #behindthescenes
X3 speed record - 10th anniversary Airbus Helicopters 2023-06-28 | On 7 June 2013, the X3 demonstrator broke the speed record and pushed the limits for a helicopter by reaching 472 km/h (255 kt) in stabilised level flight at an altitude of about 10,000 feet (3,048 m).#airbushelicopters #speedrecords
Unmanned Aerial System VSR700 Airbus Helicopters 2023-06-27 | The #VSR700 is the Airbus Helicopters’ unmanned aerial system (UAS) based on a Cabri G2 and designed for maritime operations and much more. It is a compact multi mission system with a broad range of applications. Providing a larger & clearer tactical picture, a greater search & rescue power, it brings to bear a highly capable autonomous platform in any situation and can work in tandem with other aircraft. #AirbusHelicopters #Drone
First law enforcement H160 takes to the skies Airbus Helicopters 2023-06-27 | The 1st #H160 ordered by the DGA for the French Gendarmerie takes to the skies with a temporary livery. This helicopter is being used to develop an #lawenforcement configuration, including a state-of-the-art mission management system with a high bandwidth connection, a key asset for their critical missions. #AirbusHelicopters
Paris Air Show 2023 - H160 Immersive 360° Flight Display Airbus Helicopters 2023-06-26 | Go behind the scenes of the H160 flight demonstration at #parisairshow 2023 and join the H160's crew for an exclusive and immersive experience!#AirbusHelicopters #H160 #Airbus #360
Paris Air Show 2023 - Tiger flying display Airbus Helicopters 2023-06-23 | #Tiger #AirbusHelicopters #ParisAirShow
Paris Air Show 2023 - H160 Flying Display Airbus Helicopters 2023-06-20 | #H160 #AirbusHelicopters #ParisAirShow
DisruptiveLab first flight campaign Airbus Helicopters 2023-06-14 | The #DisruptiveLab has just finalised its first flight test campaign.With 14 flights designed to assess the helicopter’s behaviour at its maximum mass and air speed, the demonstrator successfully opened its flight envelope.We’re already looking forward to the next steps!#AirbusHelicopters #Innovation #sustainableaviation #Airbus
X3 speed record - 10th anniversary Airbus Helicopters 2023-06-07 | On 7 June 2013, the X3 demonstrator broke the speed record and pushed the limits for a helicopter by reaching 472 km/h (255 kt) in stabilised level flight at an altitude of about 10,000 feet (3,048 m).“The X3 is clearly in its element at high speeds,” explained test pilot Hervé Jammayrac. “At 472 km/h, the X3 ’s performance was identical to that achieved in its flight envelope, demonstrating exceptional stability and low vibration levels without the need for an anti-vibration system.”Insight gained from the X3 has been used to design the RACER (Rapid and Cost-Effective Rotorcraft) high-speed hybrid demonstrator, which is being developed as part of the European Clean Sky 2 research project.#AirbusHelicopters #Innovation
H160 flying over Dallas, USA Airbus Helicopters 2023-05-04 | Flashback to 2022 when the H160 was flying against the Dallas skyline.
Voice of customers - REACH Airbus Helicopters 2023-05-03 | The subsidiary of Global Medical Response, REACH Air Medical Service, located in Concord, California, USA, uses their H135 helicopter to serve the residents of the city and surrounding areas with a dual mission of EMS and firefighting.Watch this video to learn more about how REACH uses their H135 in their daily operations, and to hear what the REACH team has to say about the aircraft.#AirbusHelicopters #H135 #EMS #Firefighting
Mentors in the Sky: A Look into the Lives of Helicopter Flight Instructors Airbus Helicopters 2023-04-26 | On World Pilots’ Day, let’s meet some of our helicopter flight instructors who play a critical role in shaping the next generation of pilots. Their unwavering commitment to safety, professionalism, and excellence in aviation is an inspiration to us all. We thank them for their valuable contribution to the aviation industry!In 2022, they trained more than 2,990 pilots, with 50% of them receiving new type rating certification.#WorldPilotsDay #AirbusHelicopters #HelicopterInstructors #Aviation #Airbus
H160 flying over Dallas Airbus Helicopters 2023-04-05 | Flashback to last year when the H160 was flying against the Dallas skyline.#AirbusHelicopters #H160
HAI Heli-Expo 2023 - Highlights Airbus Helicopters 2023-03-09 | And that’s a wrap on Heli-Expo 2023! We really enjoyed reconnecting with our customers and celebrating our partnerships over the last three days. We recognized the women and men, from the US Coast Guard to STARS to the Nashville Police Department to name a few, who work hard everyday to make the world a safer place. Heli-Expo also allowed us to share our vision for the future through incremental innovation to disruptive technology for our products and services as well as our commitment to decarbonisation. Hear our CEO Bruno Even and Head of the North America region Romain Trapp as they share their closing remarks. #AirbusHelicopters #HaiExpo23 #MakingMissionsPossible
H130 - Vanderbilt LifeFlight Airbus Helicopters 2023-03-09 | Take a look at how a highly reliable Vanderbilt LifeFlight H130 helicopter is performing its critical mission - saving lives. Vanderbilt LifeFlight, operated by Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) in partnership with Air Methods, flies several Airbus helicopters in its fleet including 2 H130 aircraft making missions possible.#airbushelicopters #H130 #makingmissionspossible
H125 - Metropolitan Nashville Police Dept. Airbus Helicopters 2023-03-09 | Check out the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department's H125 in action! With the latest search, communications, and surveillance equipment, the helicopter enables the department to protect and serve the city of Nashville, TN and the surrounding areas as they respond to calls covering both high-density urban locations and rural areas. #airbushelicopters #H125
Embrace Equity Panel - International Womens Day 2023 Airbus Helicopters 2023-03-09 | This year's International Women's Day is all about embracing equity. Equity you say? What is equity, anyway?At the Airbus booth at Heli-Expo 2023 we had an exciting conversation with Airbus representatives, industry members and association leaders as they gave powerful insights into what equity means to them as well as some of the tools we can use to help us all #EmbraceEquity!#AirbusHelicopters #HaiExpo23 #EmbraceEquity #IWD2023
Embrace Equity - International Womens Day 2023 Airbus Helicopters 2023-03-08 | On International Women’s Day, we take a look at what it means to #EmbraceEquity. This day is about making sure that everyone can thrive and access the same opportunities. Discover how we are working across the industry to foster an inclusive and creative working environment.#AirbusHelicopters #IWD2023
Airbus Helicopters - Highlights 2022 Airbus Helicopters 2023-01-31 | When uncertainty is all around us & our resilience is challenged, we can always depend on our values, our people, our history, our achievements & our pioneering spirit to remind us to keep faith in our ambition that it is always possible to make the world a better & safer place.Thanks to our people, our values and our passion, 2022 was another year filled with achievements and pioneering innovations. #AirbusHelicopters #Airbus #MakingMissionsPossible
DisruptiveLab first flight Airbus Helicopters 2023-01-31 | The first flight of #DisruptiveLab, beginning of January 2023, is the realisation of the dream of the team of pioneers who set out to prove that a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions could be possible thanks to a combination of a new vehicle architecture that optimises drag wherever it can and a purpose-built hybrid propulsion system that allows the battery to be recharged in flight.Today's flight marks the start of a flight test campaign that aims to mature these new technologies for a reduced carbon footprint.#AirbusHelicopters #Airbus #Innovation #SustainableAviation
H175M walkaround Airbus Helicopters 2022-12-19 | Derived from Airbus Helicopters’ proven H175 civil rotorcraft, the multi-role #H175M delivers optimum performance for a full range of missions – from sea level to hot-and-high operating environments. The H175M meets and exceeds military forces’ requirements in the super-medium helicopter category for troop transport, combat SAR missions and the deployment of special forces.Join our UK Managing Director, Lenny Brown, and Experimental Test Pilot, Warren Keenan for a H175M walkaround.#AirbusHelicopters #NewMediumHelicopter
H145 - Offshore wind hoist operations Airbus Helicopters 2022-11-09 | Helicopters are an important tool for the offshore wind industry. Whenever maintenance of a wind park is necessary, whether it is planned or unplanned, helicopters are able to bring technicians and material in under one hour to wherever they are needed.The H145 from Airbus Helicopters is the ideal aircraft for wind farm operations. With its smooth ride and large useful load capabilities, it's the optimal helicopter for both the crew and technicians.#airbushelicopters #offshorewind #H145
French Navy H160 Airbus Helicopters 2022-09-22 | The French Navy - @MarineNationaleOfficiel has taken delivery of the first of six H160s that will perform search and rescue (SAR) missions. The helicopter is part of the interim fleet that will ensure critical search and rescue missions while awaiting the delivery of the #H160M Guépard. The H160 fleet will gradually start operating from the Lanveoc-Poulmic naval air station (Brittany), Cherbourg airport (Normandy), and the naval air station in Hyères (Provence). Check out the first #H160 for the French Navy performing SAR training exercises near the mediterranean coast.#AirbusHelicopters #SearchAndRescue #MilitaryAviation #Navy
A tale of two legends Airbus Helicopters 2022-09-12 | Ever been fascinated by the magic of vertical flight?We always are and we couldn’t think of a better way to kick off this series of posts about pioneering at Airbus Helicopters, than by spotlighting Fred North, the professional motion picture pilot with more than 20,000 flight hours under his belt. 16,000 of those flight hours have been accumulated with his trusty workhorse – the powerful best-selling #H125. He teamed up with our experimental flight test pilot Olivier Gensse to take the #H160 for a test run.Watch here as they talk about finding their calling and the motivation behind what they do with these amazing helicopters.#AirbusHelicopters #Airbus
H145M & Vector UAV Manned-Unmanned Teaming demo Airbus Helicopters 2022-07-28 | In cooperation with Quantum-Systems and HAT.tec GmbH, we recently demonstrated Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) between the #H145M and the #Vector UAV up to LOI 4 (level of interoperability).The demonstration showcased how MUM-T can be used for reconnaissance missions, typically for military and parapublic applications.#AirbusHelicopters #drone #UAV #Airbus #MakingMissionsPossible #MUMT
H175M - Flying in the UK Airbus Helicopters 2022-07-27 | Catch the #H175M in action!With abundant experience from its civil version and cutting-edge features that meet the needs of tomorrow’s militaries, the H175M is shaping up to be a standout new addition to the Airbus Helicopters family.The H175M is our candidate to replace the Royal Air Force (RAF) Puma fleet.#AirbusHelicopters #NewMediumHelicopter #NMH #RoyalAirForce
H145M & Luna NG Manned-Unmanned Teaming demo Airbus Helicopters 2022-07-11 | Our H145M and the LUNA NG (Next Generation) recently demonstrated Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) during tests in Germany - check out the video to find out more.#AirbusHelicopters #H145M #Drone #UAV #UAS
