Jean Dabos aboard the Djinn SO1220-02 during the altidude record

The BO102 prototype

The first flight of the SA350 in Marignane on June 27, 1974

The last flight of the experimental SA331 was on September 5, 1977

Jean Boulet during the preparation for the altitude world record with the LAMA SA315 B on June 19, 1972

The first flight of the Bolkow Bo105 was on February 16, 1967. On this photo, the Bolkow Bo105 flew on the runway in Germany.

The Airbus H145M, on display at KADEX 2018 Exhibition, is a medium-sized military multirole helicopter capable of performing missions from search and rescue to armed scouting

An H145 flies over the Las Vegas desert with a crew from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s air unit aboard. In August 2017, Las Vegas Metro became the US’s first police agency to take delivery of an H145, for mountain rescues.

Steve Morris Jr, chief pilot for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, and a colleague head to their H145 helicopter for a day of work. In August 2017, Las Vegas Metro became the US’s first police agency to take delivery of an H145, for mountain rescues.

The H160 flies by Lady Liberty on its New York City sightseeing trip before heading to Trenton, New Jersey to perform demo flights as part of its North American Demo Tour in May 2018.

The H160 takes a sightseeing detour to New York City before heading to Trenton, New Jersey to perform customer demo flights as part of its North American Demo Tour in May 2018.

Airbus plays a major role in Clean Sky and is leading the development of several cutting-edge technology demonstrators that will help with sound reduction and lowering CO2 and gas emissions produced by aircraft.

The BK117 on the sky of Germany.

The SE3110 in the courtyard of factory of Courneuve in June 10, 1950.

The H135 is a market leading twin-engine, multi-mission helicopter performing the primary training mission for some of the finest militaries in the world," said Chris Emerson, President of Airbus Helicopters Inc. and Head of the North America Region.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police watching over the city of Las Vegas in an H145. They operate six helicopters, deployed 80% of the time on patrols in support of ground officers.

The crew of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s air unit in an H145 helicopter. Airbus has more than 800 helicopters in service in law enforcement with the H125, H135 and H145, contributing to Airbus’ nearly 60 percent share of the global law enforcement fleet over the last 10 years.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police watching over the city of Las Vegas in an H145. They operate six helicopters, deployed 80% of the time on patrols in support of ground officers.

In August 2017, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police became the United States’ first police agency to take delivery of an H145, for mountain rescues.

Police watching Las Vegas in a H145

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Airbus Helicopters: the world's military training helicopter of choice

The Naval Utility helicopter

Designed for the most demanding missions

Airbus Helicopters is one of the participants in the European Clean Sky 2 Programme, developing – with extensive European partnership – a demonstrator for a high-speed rotorcraft known as Racer.

Discover what the future holds at Airbus

For the full complement of airborne law enforcement missions – including those performed with city, state or highway police; carried out by customs, border patrol, and coast guard units; and implemented by drug enforcement, SWAT or search teams – Airbus provides the helicopters, capability and special equipment to get the job done – no matter how complex the task.

Going the distance for oil & gas and SAR operators worldwide, the H225 is a dependable and capable part of the customer’s team.

The H135 is known for its endurance, compact build, low sound levels, reliability, versatility and competitive cost.

Make more value out of your H125.

Search and rescue agencies around the world count on the reliability, performance and efficiency of Airbus Helicopters rotorcraft for their critical missions. On call every day, Airbus Helicopters’ light, medium and medium-heavy rotorcraft are ready for search and rescue duties.

When immediate emergency assistance is needed, helicopters are irreplaceable. Airbus offers a range of rotorcraft recognized for speed and reliability, large EMS cabins, low vibration levels, excellent maneuverability, the ability to land anywhere, and low operating costs.

The H175 is setting new standards of safety and comfort and is the most competitive in its class.

From major tourist destinations to the busy airspace over cities, the single-engine H130 (previously known as the EC130 T2) is in widespread use with sightseeing services, charter operators, and law enforcement agencies, among others.

Superior power, advanced mission equipment, small footprint and large cabin size – the H145 is perfectly suited for a multitude of operations.

Learn more about the H160

The new “turnkey solution” designed for the most demanding operations

Designed for both asymmetric warfare and conventional scenarios with a full range of armament for air-to-air-ground and air-to-air combat, the Tiger HAD has already proven its aerial superiority thanks to its agility and maneuverability. Six missions, easily deployable. Anytime, anywhere.