Airbus Helicopters Unveils Bluecopter Demonstrator
Based on EC135 light twin, eco-demonstrator helicopter explores single-engine operations for reduced fuel burn.
Airbus Helicopters unveiled its Bluecopter demonstrator on July 7 at the company’s facility in Donauwörth, Germany. The modified EC135 has been flying since April 2014 with a number of technologies targeting a smaller environmental footprint. (Photo: Thierry Dubois)
Airbus Helicopters unveiled its Bluecopter demonstrator on July 7 at the company’s facility in Donauwörth, Germany. The modified EC135 has been flying since April 2014 with a number of technologies targeting a smaller environmental footprint. (Photo: Thierry Dubois)