An overhead view of an NH90 military helicopter, which was developed by Europe’s NHIndustries partnership (Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo Helicopters, and Fokker Aerostructures) to meet NATO’s requirement for a modern medium-sized multi-role military helicopter for both land and maritime operations

An Airbus-produced H215 helicopter carries a bucket-type water dispersal system to support firefighting efforts in Chile.

The May entry for Airbus Helicopters’ 2021 Military calendar

The May entry for Airbus Helicopters’ 2021 Civil calendar

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The Horizon Helicopters H215 ‘FireCat’ arrived in Chile during February 2021.

Air Lama has been actively involved during the 2020-2021 firefighting season with two H215s operated by Heli Austria and Horizon Helicopters.

Members of the media snap photos after the conclusion of the Tiger helicopter’s maiden flight.

The maiden flight of Airbus’ Tiger helicopter – designed for a range of military operations – took place in April 1991.

The Tiger helicopter, shown during its maiden flight, has been selected by multiple armed forces.

Equipped with sensors and cameras, the H125 can fly slowly and low over the Earth’s surface to collect data.

The Finnish Defence Forces practice nighttime live firing missions as part of SOF training.

During mock-operational exercises, the NH90’s crew have recourse to a rapid-fire door gun for self-protection and self-defense systems such as radar warnings, laser warnings, chaff and flares.

The Finnish Army is testing a new camouflage paint scheme for the NH90 in Finland’s forests and snow.

In the future, all Standard 1 and 2 configurations of the Spanish NH90 will be upgraded to Standard 3.

The Spanish Standard 2 configuration allows helicopters to exchange tactical information between aircraft and with ground stations via Data Link, which will improve the ability to direct operations in real time.

The Finnish Army operates NH90 TTH helicopters from its base at Utti, located near Finland’s southern coast.

The NH90 has been used on several humanitarian and disaster relief missions in the South Pacific. It has also participated in Exercise Talisman Sabre in Australia.

In 2020, a detachment of New Zealand NH90s operated in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory in support of the Australian Bushfire Relief operation.

Airbus is introducing autonomous features to its helicopter Flightlab through a project code-named Vertex.

Making missions possible: helicopter support & services

H160 infographic Multimissions

Designed as a multi-role helicopter able to perform a wide range of missions such as offshore transportation, emergency medical services, private and business aviation, and public services, the H160 integrates Airbus Helicopters’ latest technological innovations.

Airbus Helicopters has over 50 years of presence in Asia Pacific, with a strong customer centre network in countries including Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore (serving 15 territories in Southeast Asia) South Korea and Thailand.

A history of the Super Puma family evolution from September 1978 to September 2019.

The Super Puma family consists of the heavy twin-engine H215 and H225 along with their military versions, the H215M and H225M. The variants found in our range today are the result of successive improvements and upgrades in terms of size, weight, power, technology and design, that increase efficiency and safety.

Airbus Helicopters has over 50 years of presence in Asia Pacific, with a strong customer centre network in countries including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore (serving 15 territories in Southeast Asia) South Korea and Thailand.

The VSR700 is an unmanned aerial system designed to fulfil the demanding requirements of global navies.

Hélicoptère interarmées léger

The French Minister of the Armed Forces, Florence Parly, has announced that the launch of the Joint Light Helicopter (Hélicoptère Interarmées Léger; HIL) programme has been brought forward to 2021.

The H160M was selected in the frame of the HIL (Hélicoptère Interarmées Léger) program that aims at replacing five type of hélicopters in service in the three branches of the French Armed Forces.

How the light twin aircraft is manufactured and delivered at the first H135 FAL outside of Europe.

H135 5 Million Flight Hours

One platform for all missions Superior power, advanced mission equipment, small footprint and large cabin size - the H145 is perfectly suited for all types of operations

H160: A new perception

With the largest cabin in its class, wide opening sliding door and roll-in stretcher capacity, the H160 is the next generation high intensive care helicopter ideal for long distances critical patient or incubator transport.

Airbus has a range of helicopters that can help the offshore wind energy industry meet new requirements in the years to come, including the H135, H145, H160 and H175.

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

A look back at Voom's first year of operations and how Voom and Airbus are working to shape the future of urban air mobility