final assembly of the first H160M prototype began at Airbus Helicopters’ site in Marignane system integration is moving forward with bench testing and in-flight aerodynamic testing.  Each H160 and H160M is made up of four MCA, which are built and assembled at Airbus Helicopters’ site in Germany before final assembly of the rotorcraft in Marignane. The main fuselage comes from Donauwörth, the blades from Paris le Bourget (France), the tail boom from Albacete (Spain) and the main gear box from Marignane. Meanwhile, tests have also been conducted while in flight. Mockups of the sensors, communication antennas, electronic warfare systems and the landing gear of the H160M have been mounted on an Airbus H160 prototype for aerodynamic testing. Digital simulations can’t replace real life testing when it comes to measuring the aerodynamic impact of these equipment on the helicopter’s in-flight performance. These tests are also used to assess that every system has been placed in the right position. In June 2024, the French Navy announced that an integrated in-flight test team had been set up with personnel from the armed forces and Airbus Helicopters. This team is already preparing the next phases of the development and test programme of the H160M. They have been working on a pre-serial H160 to test some of the autopilot modes that will also be available on the H160M.  NEW DELHI: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi visited Airbus’ Marignane helicopter facility near Marseille in France and was briefed on cutting-edge aviation technology, defence systems and aerospace engineering, the army said on Wednesday. Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi reached France on February 24 on a four-day official visit that seeks to deepen defence cooperation between the two countries (X/adgpi) “This visit underscores the Indian Army’s commitment to leveraging global aerospace innovations to enhance operational capabilities and strengthen defence preparedness, especially in the rotary wing aviation,” the army wrote on X. Dwivedi reached France on February 24 on a four-day official visit that seeks to deepen defence cooperation between the two countries -- a key element of overall bilateral strategic relationship -- and explore new avenues of cooperation. The Marignane facility produces a range of civil and military helicopters, including the H125 that is set to be assembled in India soon. Airbus Helicopters has shortlisted four locations in the country to set up a production line for H125 helicopters in partnership with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), the fourth such facility in the world and a shot in the arm for the government’s wide-ranging Make-in-India campaign. The final assessment of sites in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka is underway and an announcement is expected soon on where the single-engine helicopter will be assembled as the two firms target to roll the first H125 out of an Indian facility next year. The final assembly line (FAL) in India will be the first for a civil helicopter in the private sector and will initially produce 10 H125s a year, with production being ramped up as orders grow. Airbus Helicopters has projected a demand for 500 light helicopters of the H125 class in the country and south Asia during the next 20 years. The partnership between Airbus Helicopters and TASL to assemble the H125 helicopters in the country was announced in January 2024 during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron. These helicopters are currently produced only in France, the US and Brazil. The 2.8-tonne helicopter can carry up to six passengers, fly at a maximum altitude of 23,000 feet, has a range of 630 km and a top speed of 250 kmph. The roles it is suited for include commercial transport, law enforcement, emergency medical services, disaster management, offshore industry and firefighting. This will be the second FAL to be set up in India by Airbus. It is jointly executing a ₹21,935-crore project with TASL to equip the Indian Air Force (IAF) with 56 C-295 aircraft to modernise its transport fleet, including 16 in fly-away condition. Airbus has already delivered several C-295s to the IAF and the last of the 16 fly-away aircraft is expected to join the fleet by August 2025. The first Made-in-India C-295 will roll out of the Vadodara facility in September 2026 and the remaining 39 by August 2031. On Tuesday, Dwivedi was briefed on the French Army’s modernisation programme, called Scorpion, and the mission and role of the French Land Command’s 3rd Division based in Marseille. On February 27, he will visit the Neuve Chapelle Indian War Memorial to pay tributes to men who fell in World War I. This will be followed by a talk at the Ecole de Guerre, the French Joint Staff College. which replaces a helicopter's trademark overhead blades altogether.Leonardo is also leading a separate project to develop the next generation of tilt-rotors for civil use Its AW609 is the sole existing civil design but has yet to be certified.Proponents of the tilt-rotor which relies on swivelling side-mounted rotors 90 degrees to go up and then forwards say it permits higher speed and range that are suited to military missions Critics say the tilt mechanism reaches higher speeds only at the expense of higher complexity and maintenance costs.Airbus said the Racer will fly at 220 knots (400 km/hour) compared with traditional helicopter speeds closer to 140 knots Bell says its V-280 Valor tilt-rotor design will reach a cruise speed of 280 knots.($1 = 0.9212 euros)Reporting by Tim Hepher Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. 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The Airbus Racer high speed compound demonstrator has performed its first flight recording about 30 minutes in the air at Airbus Helicopters’ headquarters in Marignane The flight marks the start of a two-year test campaign in which Airbus is aiming for 200 flight hours on the aircraft The manufacturer expects to progressively open the aircraft’s flight envelope and then demonstrate its high-speed capabilities with a target of 220 knots (over 400 km/h) at full speed “We will explore completely the possible capacity of the Racer . . . not only speed, but what we can offer in terms of payload, range, [and] maneuverability,” Julien Guitton, head of the Racer program, told journalists during a briefing earlier this year. “[There are] a lot of parameters that we want to explore and concretely demonstrate.” The Racer builds on the legacy of Airbus’s X3 demonstrator, bringing the compound architecture — of fixed wings and lateral rotors for energy-efficient lift and propulsion in forward flight, and a main rotor for vertical flight capability — closer to an operational configuration. A second phase of flight tests will include the installation of an engine that will allow Airbus to trial its long-planned “Eco Mode” — in which one of its two Safran Aneto-1X engines is put into idle during cruise flight to enhance efficiency. The manufacturer believes this could reduce fuel burn by about 15 percent. The first flight marks the end of the Racer’s development under the framework of the European Clean Sky 2 project. “Clean Sky 2 was a wonderful opportunity and initiative. But now we want to go further and show what could be the future of high speed,” said Guitton in the briefing earlier this year. “We need to go further — that’s clear.” Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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Among the "white" buildings on the surrounding industrial site – all different in their envelopes of metal or concrete - the Airbus monolith shines like a unique nugget, radiant by its simplicity, rigor and purity. © Sergio GraziaThis immaculately white parallelepiped serves three main goals: to give a prestigious identity to this new brand base; to offer the teams modern, collaborative and integrated working conditions; and to upgrade the site's image by landscaping the outdoor areas for the well-being of company personnel. © Sergio GraziaThis final goal is met well beyond specifications: on the east side of the building, a green carpet of pines and heath rooted in three meters of earth rises from the ground to climb up to the northeast corner of the site.  © Sergio Grazia"At the center of a landscape which has been carefully planted by landscape architect Laure Planchais the building brilliantly manifests the R&D activity that is both secret and emblematic." You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email they work with Airbus to achieve 100% waste recovery they provide solutions ranging from selective sorting to composting metal extraction and treatment of waste specific to the aeronautical industry they maximize waste recovery and turn it into new raw materials which helps the client achieve its environmental footprint reduction target Come with us to find out more about the people who are committed to ecological transformation Contract Manager at the Airbus Helicopters site who explains the solutions applied by Veolia's Resourcers to help this client achieve 100% waste recovery manufacturers can engage in ecological transformation and contribute to environmental protection the Airbus Helicopters Training Academy in Marignane France has honed the skills of more than 14,000 pilots and technicians over the past 10 years – confirming its position as a reference in helicopter training there is also an Airbus Helicopters Training Academy in Bordeaux training around 1000 pilots and technicians every year more than 2,000 technicians a year practise on full-scale models in Marignane The cutting-edge Helionix trainer plays a central role in enabling key capabilities for all Helionix aircraft for both pilots and technicians. Together with Helisim pilots gain the confidence and expertise needed to safely pilot.In addition to ground instruction and simulators (Full Flight Simulator and Loft Dynamics) flight training averages around 2,000 flight hours per year.  Address:Airbus Helicopters Training Centre in FranceAeroport International Marseille-Provence13725 Marignane CedexFrance Customers can reach us during business hours:Monday to Friday Phone: +33 4 42 85 68 75Email: contact.training.ah@airbus.com Request more information this training Academy works with 34 aeronautical players in the rotor and fixed-wing sectors to implement training programmes such as Novae The Bordeaux training centre is equipped with innovative means such as simulators and VR tools available for training Airbus’ training solutions for customers around the globe range from ab-initio to recurrent training for pilots and technicians The Airbus Helicopters HCare offering provides customers with the support and services they need to improve the safety and… Airbus delivers the most efficient helicopters to customers who serve save lives and carry passengers in demanding… Airbus Helicopters is gradually restarting production, implementing protection measures against the COVID-19 virus and facing a dramatic drop in the number of workers on site. The entire factory in Marignane, France, closed for four days, beginning to resume activity on March 23. The OEM is using the principle that a work station does not reopen until it is deemed safe, a company spokesperson told Vertical. “We inspect area after area,” she says. If the station is seen as not meeting the requirements, further work is conducted to bring it to the defined level of safety. “We work in close cooperation with unions,” the spokesperson said. The process is spread over two weeks and the final assembly lines have yet to restart. Health and safety measures include social distancing, with lines drawn on the floor every 3.3 feet (one meter) in critical areas, such as around entrance turnstiles. Wherever possible, doors are kept open all day. Hand disinfectant has been made available where toilets with soap and water are too far. Employees are directed to work on distant areas on a helicopter. When this is impossible, such as for flight testing, they use masks. Two shifts have been put in place and they are required not to meet. A three-hour period is dedicated to cleaning between the two. Cleaning operations are performed by the usual contractor. As of March 23, only 15 perent of Airbus Helicopters employees in Marignane were working on site. Another 50 percent were working from home. Since then, the numbers have evolved marginally, according to the spokesperson. As for the design office, some engineers are on site, typically to access those computers with powerful design software programs like Catia. Airbus Helicopters: What inspired you to join the aerospace industry?Lisa Cros: Very young, I knew that I wanted to pursue a manual profession in mechanics and I decided to take a path in the field of aeronautics. In the aerospace industry, jobs are much more interesting because they are more complex than other sectors. 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Airbus Defence and Space has followed its recent successful demonstration of air-to-air refuelling between two C295W medium transports with a demonstration of refuelling contacts with an H225M Caracal helicopter performed jointly with Airbus Helicopters from Marignane contacts were executed at speeds of 105 to 115 knots and both crews reported smooth and simple operation The system is now being offered to existing and prospective C295 operators Possible applications include special operations and extending the range of search-and-rescue aircraft and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Click on the button below to send an email to our team and we will get to it as soon as possible Have a story idea you would like to suggest Providing essential services for customers worldwide Airbus helicopters are an essential tool for first responders public service operators and military customers flying critical missions 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to take delivery of this new H125 I’m especially proud of this shared milestone as this particular helicopter is the 7,000th Ecureuil manufactured by Airbus," said Christian Blugeon "I have been flying the H125 for more than 20 years and have accumulated a lot of experience with this helicopter with which we have already flown almost 45,000 hours It is a key element for our development strategy,” he added "Since the first Ecureuil took to the skies in 1974 this family of aircraft forever changed the light helicopter market and the way aerial work is performed," said Axel Aloccio Head of the Light Helicopters programme at Airbus Helicopters.  "Designed to be a simple the secret of its success lies in its excellent performance and its incredible ability to adapt to operators' needs It is precisely thanks to the confidence of operators like Blugeon that we are celebrating the milestone of the 7,000th delivery today.” The Ecureuil is currently operated by 2,014 customers in 124 countries representing all regions of the world as well as for public services and emergency medical services (EMS) the H125M is particularly popular for armed reconnaissance or light attack Both civil and military versions have already exceeded 37 million flight hours The Ecureuil also has several altitude records to its credit The most notable of these was reached on 14 May when Didier Delsalle touched down on the summit of Mount Everest behind the controls of a serial H125 — the only helicopter to have ever accomplished this amazing feat A civil H215 to be operated by the German Federal Police Marignane - Airbus Helicopters has delivered its 1,000th Super Puma helicopter: a twin-engine multi-role H215 assembled in Marignane and handed over to the German Federal Police (Bundespolizei) to support the German Havarie Command which manages maritime emergencies off of Germany’s coast This delivery completes the German Federal Police’s order for four H215s the first three of which were delivered in December 2018 and increases the German Federal Police’s Super Puma fleet to 23 making the police force one of the largest operators of Super Pumas in the world today “The Super Puma family of civil and military helicopters has consistently performed well thanks to its ability to appeal to many different mission segments or saving lives in extreme environments,” said Bruno Even “Thanks to our close partnerships with long-standing customers like the German Federal Police who we are honoured will operate our 1000th Super Puma we are able to continuously improve so that this important product continues to meet the evolving market needs for decades to come.” the Super Puma is operated by nearly 100 customers in 59 countries representing all regions of the world The Super Puma family is composed of the H215 and H225 for the civil market produced by Airbus Helicopters for law enforcement offshore transport and governmental missions and appreciated for their versatility and ability to operate in extreme environmental conditions Airbus Helicopters offers the H215M and H225M for search and rescue it generated revenues of €64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000 Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker as well as one of the world’s leading space companies Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide Learn more about the H215 RSAF H225M at Marignane in full Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) markings The photo was made at Aéroport Marseille Provence (France) The RSAF ordered the H225M back in November 2016 to replace the current fleet of AS332 Super Pumas When the order was announced the official number of helicopters procured was not released but is widely believed to be sixteen units Initial deliveries were supposed to start by the end of 2020 but were delayed likely due to the COVID-19 situation First deliveries are now slated to started early this year was the eighth international order at the time for Airbus It would appear that the Singapore H225Ms are not registered in order If you have further information including construction numbers please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots As a member you get access to all our premium content and benefits learn more An Airbus H225 has performed the first ever helicopter flight with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) powering one of the Safran Makila 2 engines which took place at the company’s headquarters in Marignane marks the start of a flight campaign aiming to assess the impact of unblended SAF on the helicopter systems in view of certifying the use of SAF blends that exceed today’s 50% limit “While all Airbus helicopters are certified to fly with up to a 50% blend of SAF mixed with kerosene it is our Company’s ambition to have its helicopters certified to fly with 100% SAF within the decade Today’s flight is an important first step towards this goal” which follows earlier unblended SAF bench tests performed by Safran Helicopter Engines at its Bordes plant will provide further understanding of the technical challenges associated with the use of 100% SAF The H225 test helicopter flew with an unblended SAF derived from used cooking oil which offers a net 90% CO2 reduction compared to regular jet fuel “SAF is an important pillar of Airbus Helicopters’ decarbonization strategy because it provides immediate CO2 reduction with no negative impact on the performance of the helicopter,” Thome added “I thank our partners Safran Helicopter Engines and TotalEnergies for their important collaboration in making today’s flight a reality Further cooperation among all industry stakeholders is essential to overcome the challenges associated with implementing SAF widely and to make real progress in reducing the aviation industry’s CO2 emissions.” In order to drive the deployment of biofuels Airbus Helicopters has launched a SAF User Group dedicated to the rotary-wing community The company has also started using SAF for training and test flights at its French and German sites This press release was prepared and distributed by Airbus Aviaco France is an MRO part 145 helicopter dismantling center specializing in the distribution of Airbus Helicopters spare parts A young and dynamic company located in Marignane Aviaco France benefits from an established worldwide network and puts its workforce and its customers’ satisfaction at the center of its concerns following a discussion with a former Airbus Helicopter employee about the shortage of second-hand spare parts Rovera decided to set up his own company and after a few months he sold his first helicopter spare part which expanded with the arrival of the new sales director After an average increase in sales of 200 percent Nicolas and his team found themselves confronted a supply dilemma they launched a project to become the first part 145 dismantling center in France Originally set in a small office in the heart of Marseille Aviaco moved to Marignane in its new premises of more than 2,000 square meters to welcome its new technical team and its helicopters the company has succeeded in establishing itself in the niche market of helicopter spare parts sales Aviaco’s key clients are Airbus Helicopters operators maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) centers Aviaco is fully aware that our business is built on the trust we share with our customers Our mechanics handle the technical work and our sales’ team follows up closely the customers’ needs This press release was prepared and distributed by Aviaco France NHIndustries announced the first flights for the new Naval Frigate and Tactical Transport Helicopters for Qatar Armed Forces 15 and 18 at Leonardo’s Venice Tessera plant and Airbus Helicopters Marignane (Marseille) plant respectively setting a major milestone in the Qatar Ministry of Defence’s NH90 program development “This is an outstanding achievement for Leonardo Airbus Helicopters and Fokker teams in Italy and demonstrates the clear capability to achieve significant program milestones despite the criticality of the period caused by the pandemic crisis affecting our operations” was commonly shared by Nathalie Tarnaud-Laude Crew reported that helicopters performed as expected These two helicopters represent the firsts of the series that will be produced in Italy (Tessera) and France (Marignane) in order to fulfil the commitments taken with the contract signed in March 2018 for the provision of 28 medium twin-engine NH90s to the Ministry Defence of Qatar as well as extensive maintenance support and training services package for aircrews and maintenance technicians The acceptance of the first NH90s by the Qatar Emiri Air Force is scheduled to start before the end of 2021 with the last helicopter planned to be delivered in 2025 Managed through the NHIndustries Joint Venture the NH90 is the largest military helicopter program in Europe with around 430 units in service worldwide and over 270,000 flight hours logged in a wide range of weather and environmental conditions and military operations in the most demanding conditions and has been combat-proven in many theatres of operation worldwide MARIGNANE, France - Airbus Helicopters in Marignane has successfully tested an electric flight control system in preparation of a new human machine interface (HMI) that will equip CityAirbus NextGen Airbus says the pilot controls have been considerably simplified by utilizing an enhanced piloting assistance provided by the electric flight control system The European aerospace giant says it has accomplished a first in the helicopter industry: one single piloting stick replaces the three conventional pilot controls (cyclic collective) and is able to control all aircraft axes the pilot is able to perform all maneuvers: take-off and landing The single stick takes up less space, offers improved visibility to the pilot and is combined with a revised HMI which uses simple displays, providing a selection of information specifically tailored to eVTOLs. After the success of the flight test campaign Airbus Helicopters is working on finalizing the details of this new system before new tests are conducted in the framework of Vertex a project conducted in partnership with Airbus UpNext that will advance autonomy even further by managing navigation and simplifying mission preparation we designed this system considering every certification parameter in mind as it will be a big step forward in validating the design of our urban air mobility eVTOL The advantage of an electric flight control system is enormous especially when it comes to reducing pilot workload and ultimately enhancing mission safety It is also a great example of how our demonstrators are used to mature the techno-bricks necessary to prepare the future of vertical flight,” says Tomasz Krysinski head of research and innovation at Airbus Helicopters at the Airbus Helicopters factory in Marignane (Bertrand Langlois/AFP/Getty Images)PARIS – The French Armed Forces will get the first of their 169 H160M light helicopters two years ahead of schedule Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly announced Monday during a visit to Airbus Helicopters’ headquarters in Marignane which will be designated as “Guépard” (cheetah) is now scheduled to be operational in the army with a procurement program launched in 2021 a year earlier than planned in the current 2019-2025 military program law The Guépard helos are designed make up the future fleet of HILs The program aims to provide the three forces with a fleet consisting of just one type of helicopter to replace the five in operation today some of which date back to the 1970s: the Gazelles in the army; the Alouettes III Dauphins and Panthers in the navy; and the Fennecs in the air force With only one type of helicopter in operation the three forces will be able to share development costs and support The DGA French procurement agency is currently working on the performance requirements for the Guépard, especially in areas specific to the military such as avionics and radar capabilities. Together with the joint chiefs of staff, the DGA will continue to define the helicopter and its support system until the program is officially launched. The H160 will be equipped with the Arrano engine made by Safran. A full-scale mockup of the helicopter will be exhibited on the Ministry of the Armed Forces stand at the Paris Air Show next month. Christina Mackenzie was the France correspondent for Defense News. Facebook pageTwitter feedRSS feedDefense News © 2025 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) officials awarded airworthiness certification to Indra’s Level D full-flight simulator for EC175 rotorcraft from Airbus Helicopters Launch pilots can now be trained with the high-fidelity simulator built by global technology firm Indra in cooperation with Airbus Helicopters The system is equipped with the same data pack and automatic flight control system as the actual EC175 rotorcraft “Safety and support are of the utmost importance to Airbus Helicopters Our introduction of these training systems responds to customers’ needs and expectations ahead of the first EC175 deliveries later this year,” explains Matthieu Louvot head of Airbus Helicopters’ Support & Services “Our investment in such resources will enable a rapid and smooth service entry for the EC175 followed by its successful operation for years to come.” The motion-based EC175 full-flight simulator which incorporates a state-of-the-art visual projection system with a 210-by-80-degree continuous field of view is located at the Helisim Training Academy adjacent to Airbus Helicopters’ headquarters and production facility at Marignane and accurate representations of cockpit instrumentation and enables specific mission scenarios to be “flown” such as landings on off-shore platforms for oil and gas operations Initial EC175 simulator sessions with EC175 customers have already begun using an Indra fixed-base Flight Navigation Procedures Trainer (FNPT III) which will also be used for oil and gas training modules Courses for mechanics and avionics technicians are also offered on a Practical Maintenance Training Device In addition to the Europe-based training systems at Helisim another EC175 Level D full-flight simulator will be located in the United States to serve the offshore oil and gas industry throughout the Americas Airbus Helicopters will begin EC175 deliveries later this year to the first customers backed by the company’s commitment to provide a mature helicopter with a dedicated task force and tools that include validated support and services deliverables as well as established training capabilities The EC175 was developed in close consultation with operators providing a medium twin-engine helicopter suited for a wide range of missions It features Airbus Helicopters’ new Helionix avionics suite and a digital 4-axis autopilot that increases safety through reduced pilot workload improved flight envelope protection and system redundancy MARIGNANE, France, 18 July 2012. Eurocopter, an EADS company in Marignane, France, has sold another EC225 Super Puma medium-lift helicopter to the Tokyo Fire Department for fire fighting The purchase this month follows the acquisition the Tokyo Fire Department's first EC225 last December after the Great East Japan Earthquake The EC225 helicopter avionics features four 6-by-8-inch multifunction displays two 4-by-5-inch vehicle-monitoring liquid crystal displays (LCDs) which has a gross-lift capacity of as much as 24,200 pounds Eurocopter has been providing fire-fighting helicopters to Japan since the first unit was procured by the Tokyo Fire Department in 1967 the Tokyo Fire Department has operated a Eurocopter-only fleet which includes four medium-sized Dauphins and three medium-heavy Super Pumas Japan has placed five orders for the EC225 in the past year for the Japan Ministry of Defense and Japan Coast Guard “The Tokyo Fire Department is one of the largest and most well-equipped fire departments in the world covering the Tokyo prefecture which consists of urban environment with high-rise buildings as well as the Ogasawara group of 30 islands located 1,000 km south of Tokyo," says Stephane Ginoux Together with the BK117 which was developed in cooperation with Kawasaki Heavy Industries Eurocopter leads the fire-fighting segment with 85 percent market share in Japan today For more information contact Eurocopter online at www.eurocopter.com Follow Avionics Intelligence news updates on Twitter, and join the revamped Avionics Intelligence group on Linkedin at www.linkedin.com/groups/Avionics-Intelligence Military & Aerospace Electronics Magazine--provides extensive coverage and analysis of enabling electronics and optoelectronic technologies in military space and commercial aviation applications John has been a member of the Military & Aerospace Electronics staff since 1989 and chief editor since 1995 Eurocopter continues its schedule of milestones in the NH90 program and has successfully performed the maiden flight of the first NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) for the Sultanate of Oman at its Marignane facility on May 9th.This maiden flight of TOMF001 (Manufacturer Serial Number) lasted 1 hour and 20 minutes and was under the command of Eurocopter’s Test Pilot Reporting total satisfaction with the flight he said: “We flew to an altitude of up to 4,000 ft and at maximum speed and all of the aircraft’s main systems operated in accord with our expectations The contract between the Sultanate of Oman and NHIndustries was signed in July 2004 and provides for the delivery of 20 multi-purpose NH90 TTHs with an enhanced power plant perfectly adapted to the extreme flight conditions of this region in the Middle East The aircraft will be operated by the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) in tactical transport search and rescue and other military missions in all terrains.The contract also foresees a comprehensive support package and services with a contractor’s field assistance on several bases training aids and mission preparation stations The helicopters are scheduled to progressively enter into service in the country as of 2008 the only military helicopter in its class equipped with a flyby- wire system guaranteeing first-rate flight characteristics will give the Sultanate of Oman unrivalled capabilities in helicopter operations for the coming decades.Total orders for the NH90 presently amount to 453 aircraft Fourteen nations have chosen the NH90 for their armed forces the Franco-German-Spanish Eurocopter Group is a Division of EADS Eurocopter confirmed its position as the world’s No 1 helicopter manufacturer with a turnover of 3.8 billion euros and a 52 percent market share in the civil and parapublic sectors Its strong worldwide presence is ensured by its 17 subsidiaries on five continents along with a dense network of distributors More than 9,800 Eurocopter helicopters are currently in service with about 2,800 customers in 140 countries Eurocopter offers the largest civil and military helicopter range in the world the Group’s products account for 30 percent of the total world helicopter fleet 23 (UPI) -- Airbus Helicopters has delivered the 15th of 27 NH90 Caiman multi-mission helicopters to the French Navy "The NH90's four-axis autopilot and the fly-by-wire controls contribute to safety and maximum flight performance in severe operating conditions," Airbus Helicopters said "The NH90 is the first serial helicopter in the world to be equipped with fly-by-wire technologies significantly reducing pilot workload and allowing for this state-of-the-art helicopter to be piloted with ease The naval variant of the NH90 Caiman is designed for anti-submarine maritime surveillance and control and special operations missions It is a twin-engine aircraft with a speed of 186 miles per hour and a range of 690 miles The NH90 helicopter program is managed by NHIndustries consortium in which Airbus Helicopters is the majority owner French-German aircraft manufacturer Airbus is ready to close and transfer to another country its Ghimbav-based factory in Romania if Bucharest doesn’t make a clear offer to buy Airbus helicopters according to the French financial newspaper La Tribune which cites sources from Airbus Helicopters who is looking at the company’s international footprint wants a strong positioning from the Romanians According to the French newspaper, the data in the file are clear for the manufacturer: either Bucharest buys helicopters to the French-German manufacturer to run the assembly line of the H215 transport helicopter in Ghrimbav, inaugurated in August 2016 in the presence of former French president François Hollande, or the latter is closed and transferred to another country. Romania would have entered the small circle of countries that master the manufacture of a helicopter (France Airbus Helicopters will nevertheless keep its maintenance plant in Ghrimbav which has recently modernized 23 RAF (Royal Air Force) Puma “Our patience is limited, we need a direct order of at least 16 H215M from the Romanian army to launch the assembly line but the Romanians do not seem interested any more”, explains the source within Airbus Helicopters. The manufacturer has sold under license in the 1970s about sixty Puma helicopters in Romania around 40 helicopters remain in operational service in the Romanian army Located in Ghrimbav (near Brasov) 180 km north of Bucharest, this assembly line has been dimensioned for a production capacity of 15 aircraft per year. Airbus Helicopters is committed to making machines sold in Romania on the export markets in Romania the manufacturer would already have a two-year load plan for the Ghrimbav assembly line (5/6 for Romania we will have orders for export,” says one source at Airbus Helicopters The article in La Tribune comes just before the visit to France (Monday in Paris and Tuesday in Marignane near Marseille) of the Romanian minister of Defense The visit could clarify the incomprehension between Bucharest and Airbus Helicopters Despite the promises made to Emmanuel Macron in August 2017 during his visit to Romania nothing happened for the European manufacturer Bucharest has established close ties with US helicopter producer Bell which is eyeing an order for 45 attack helicopters (24 AH-1Z Viper) – previously not Romania’s priority – and tactical transport (21 UH-1Y Venom) these devices would be assembled by IAR Ghimbav the historical partner of Airbus Helicopters We use cookies for keeping our website reliable and secure providing social media features and to analyse how our website is used You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed Le terminal 1 de l’aéroport Marseille Provence imaginé par le célèbre architecte Norman Foster Près de 28 000 m² de surfaces ont été rénovés et 22 000 m² ont été créés n’avait connu aucune transformation majeure depuis 30 ans Ce « coeur » d’aéroport reliera les actuels hall A et hall B et rouvrira aux voyageurs le 17 juin Ce chantier colossal a permis de simplifier le parcours des passagers « Il n’y aura qu’une seule zone d’enregistrement et une seule zone commerciale » est imaginée comme une grande allée provençale sur le modèle du cours Mirabeau d’Aix-en-Provence avec une pierre ocre au sol et de la végétation typique méditerranéenne la zone d’embarquement est conçue à l’image du quai du port de Marseille L’aéroport a sélectionné pour cet espace de nouvelles marques et restaurants conforme aux dernières normes européennes Un système de code-barres permet de localiser chaque bagage en temps réel permettant ainsi de limiter les possibilités de perte au sein de l’aéroport Pour contrôler les bagages à main l’aéroport testera les scanners 3D appelée « tomographie » permettra aux voyageurs de ne pas sortir les liquides et les appareils électriques Une petite révolution dans les usages L’aéroport assure également travailler sur « la mise en place d’un système d’itinéraires sur plan interactif Il servira d’outil de guidage pour les clients cherchant un point d’intérêt ou bien souhaitant voir leur parcours en 3D » Le nouveau bâtiment devait initialement ouvrir ses portes début 2023 pour la Coupe du monde de rugby. Mais le chantier a pris du retard à cause du Covid Le projet sera donc livré juste à temps pour accueillir les touristes des Jeux olympiques fin juillet l’aéroport a accueilli 10,8 millions de passagers soit une augmentation de 18,1% par rapport à 2022 Ce chiffre a même dépassé la fréquentation de 2019 de 6,4% se félicite l’entreprise qui conforte sa place de deuxième aéroport régional français.