Airbus completes its first Aerial Logistics Connector Demo for the U.S. Marine Corps
Airbus recently completed its first program demonstration in support of the U.S. Marine Corps Aerial Logistics Connector contract...
Tag Archives : Airbus Helicopters
NH90 comprehensive upgrade programme launched
NHI and the NAHEMA have signed a contract to launch the development and qualification of the NH90 Block 1 upgrade...
German Navy NH90 Sea Tiger performs maiden flight
The first NH90 Sea Tiger took off on-schedule for its maiden flight, at Airbus Helicopters' site in Donauwörth, Germany, on 30 November 2023.
VSR700 tested at sea in full operational configuration
Airbus Helicopters and the DGA tested the unmanned aerial system (UAS) VSR700 for the first time in an operational configuration from a ship at sea.
VSR-700 VTOL UAV Successfully Tested Over Water
The DGA validated the technical capabilities of the VSR-700 vertical take off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) during a maritime test phase in December 2022.
French Navy takes delivery of first H160 for SAR missions
The French Navy has taken delivery of the first of six H160s that will perform search and rescue (SAR) missions...
First H160 SAR Helicopter Delivered to Babcock for the French Navy
The first of six H160 Search and Rescue (SAR) helicopter was delivered by Airbus Helicopters to Babcock.
VSR700 autonomous take-off and landing capabilities tested at sea
Airbus Helicopters has begun trialing autonomous take-off and landing capabilities at sea for the VSR700 VTOL UAV...
First French Navy’s H160 SAR Helicopter Starts Flight Tests
The first H160 helicopter for the French Navy (Marine Nationale) has started its flight tests at the Airbus Helicopters main site in Southern France.
French MoD Orders 169 HIL Guépard From Airbus Helicopters
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) yesterday awarded a 10 billion Euro contract to Airbus Helicopters for the development and procurement of the H160M in the frame of the Light Joint Helicopter program (HIL). Close to a third of the future "Guépard" fleet is intended for the French Navy (Marine Nationale).