Airbus Helicopters

Airbus said the technologies being tested are “transversal,” meaning not specifically meant for any one particular helicopter model.

A level D simulator has begun operating at the Helisim training center in Marignane, France.

“Maturity” trials have taken place at a customer base. A raft of improvements are already planned for 2016.

The EC175’s main gearbox has no backup lubrication system

“Maturity” trials have taken place at a customer base, and 14 aircraft are on the final assembly line.

The University of Michigan Health System, the first U.S. operator to use the EC155 for medevac missions, has been flying the helicopter since 2012.

The helicopter manufacturer announced the increased mtow as it gears up for the first delivery.

With different levels of completion, Airbus Helicopters wants to make the most of a steady market in private and business rotorcraft.

The order for 120 WZ16/Ardiden 3C turboshaft engines will power the Avic AC352 helicopter, the Chinese version of the EC175.

Bell and others announcing or hinting at new models.