Battlefield helicopter update – Australian Defence Magazine
Army’s battlefield helicopter fleet is beginning a period of significant change, with older platforms retiring and being replaced, additional helicopters added and new capabilities acquired. Source
Tawazun and Airbus to form Abu Dhabi subsidiary
Tawazun also signed a €216.9m deal with Aeroter to purchase 100 VRT500 helicopters. Source
Inquest continues into Fox Glacier helicopter crash that killed seven
The CAA has made improvements since concerns were raised about the quality of its regulatory work after a helicopter crash that killed seven people. Source
Dubai Airshow 2021: Tawazun Economic Council and Airbus to form Abu Dhabi subsidiary
The UAE company also signed a €216.9m deal with Aeroter to purchase 100 VRT500 helicopters Source
First Airbus helicopter flight with 100% SAF
An Airbus H225 has performed the first ever helicopter flight with 100% sustainable aviation fuel powering one of the Safran Makila 2 engines. Source
Airbus completes first helicopter flight with 100 per cent sustainable fuel
The flight, conducted with an Airbus H225, represents a significant step in the goal of all Airbus helicopters certified to fly with 100 per cent sustainable fuel by 2030 Source
Bouches-du-Rhône: A helicopter flies for the first time in the world only on biofuel
It is a world first which took place at the gates of Marseille. On Monday, a helicopter from Airbus Helicopters carried out a ten-minute flight in Marignane, in the Bouches-du-Rhône,… Source
AFRICA : Management reshuffle at Airbus Helicopters Africa
The European civil and military helicopter manufacturer Airbus Helicopters’ chairman Bruno Even has had its managers working to restructure its Africa team for weeks. Source
Airbus H125 performance increase fully certified in North America
The recent performance increase of Airbus Helicopters’ single-engine H125 helicopter has received certification from both the FAA and Transport Canada. Source
Rheinmetall and Thales to continue Tiger helicopter simulator maintenance
Rheinmetall and Thales have received a contract to continue providing support services for the Tiger attack helicopter simulators. Source
