Airbus Helicopters has achieved a significant milestone with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granting certification for its H160 helicopter. This certification is a crucial step forward in the development of the aircraft, positioning it for entry into the U.S. market. The H160 is a revolutionary medium-class rotorcraft that sets new standards in terms of safety, comfort, and environmental performance. It incorporates cutting-edge technologies such as noise-reducing Blue Edge rotor blades, a canted Fenestron tail rotor for increased useful load, and Airbus Helicopters’ Helionix avionics suite, which reduces pilot workload.
Having already received certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in July 2020, the H160 has garnered significant interest from customers worldwide. Airbus Helicopters has received orders for over 100 H160s from customers across the globe, including more than a dozen from U.S. customers. The helicopter has already entered service in Japan, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Europe, accumulating an impressive 1700 flight hours.