Airbus Helicopters

The Airbus H160M family is growing! Major milestone unlocked: Prototype 2 of the military H160M has officially taken to the skies for its very first flight, making its debut in a sleek, stealthy all-black colour scheme. As the second of three planned prototypes, this aircraft is stepping in to fast-track the development phase. It joins Prototype 1, which has been flying since last year and recently marked a huge milestone of its own by successfully completing its first live-firing tests with weapons and flares. What do you think of its new look? Let us know in the comments! #AirbusHelicopters #H160M

Airbus Helicopters has officially delivered the first NH90 Standard 2 to the French Armament General Directorate (DGA). This new variant of the NH90 TTH was designed specifically for special operations. France has ordered a total of 18 NH90 Standard 2 helicopters that will be delivered by mid 2029. They will be operated by the French Army Aviation’s special forces squadron. In December 2025, Spain joined the programme ordering 31 NH90s in a similar standard. Read the full press release via the link in the comments. #AirbusHelicopters #MakingMissionsPossible #NH90 Armée de Terre - DGA - Direction générale de l'armement

Before you kick off your summer break, read about the crews and aircraft always on duty: Rotor 142 is ready for take-off! In this bumper summer edition, we deep-dive into how helicopters help protect people from many of the threats the world is facing. From pairing with drones and executing combat operations to training the next generation of pilots, these aircraft perform critical missions to protect communities. Read about the essential role of rotorcraft from Canada to Singapore, plus get the latest updates on the NH90 and Tiger Mark III. We also look at the life-saving side of aviation with the H125, H145, and H160 serving U.S. emergency services. And discover what makes the H125 such a star in the movie industry. Rotor magazine is available in English, French, German and Spanish. Don’t miss out on the latest edition. #AirbusHelicopters #RotorMagazine #MakingMissionsPossible

He made it - mission accomplished! On July 27, Shane Bradley officially rolled into Donauwörth, Germany. After surviving a severe heart attack in Stratton in Cornwall, United Kingdom, that required an emergency airlift, Shane Bradley decided to turn his recovery into a catalyst for good. Yesterday, he successfully completed his charity motorcycle ride, arriving safely at our Airbus Helicopters site in Donauwörth! Read the full webstory via the link in the first comment. #AirbusHelicopters

Every aircraft we build carries a mission, but stories like Shane Bradley’s remind us why those missions matter so deeply. After suffering a sudden heart attack in Stratton, Cornwall, Shane was airlifted aboard an Airbus H135 operated by the crew at Devon Air Ambulance Trust. Now, exactly one year after his life-saving flight on July 27, Shane is turning that moment into a mission of hope. He is riding his motorcycle 1,000 miles from Stratton, Cornwall, all the way to our Airbus Helicopters site in Donauwörth, Germany, to raise vital funds and awareness for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust. Read the full story in the comments below to see how the vital role of EMS inspired his journey, and how you can support his ride! #AirbusHelicopters

Airbus Helicopters’ U030 Flexrotor tactical uncrewed aerial system (UAS) has officially started maritime surveillance operations in the Baltic Sea on behalf of the European Maritime Security Agency (EMSA). In December 2025, Airbus Helicopters was awarded a €30 million framework contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to provide Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) services for multipurpose maritime surveillance across the European Union, with sub-contractor operator Extensee. Operations started after a series of successful campaign flights to validate technical and regulatory milestones ahead of service entry, and support operator handover to Extensee. The first operational deployment began in July in the Baltic region (covering Estonia, Latvia and Finland), marking the entry into service of the U030 Flexrotor under EMSA service and supporting national authorities with maritime surveillance conditions. Read the full press release via the link in the comments. #AirbusHelicopters #FIA2026 #Flexrotor

Airbus Helicopters and Voyageur Aviation have signed an agreement for the first purchase order of the Airbus U030 Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in Canada. Signed at the Farnborough International Airshow, the contract marks Voyageur as the official Canadian launch customer for the platform, introducing a highly advanced, mission-proven capability to the Canadian market. The agreement closely follows a recently signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Airbus and Voyageur aimed at supporting Canada’s defence objectives, which took place at CANSEC in May 2026. The Airbus U030 Flexrotor is a high-endurance, tactical vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) UAS engineered for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) operations across military, parapublic, and commercial sectors. Read the full press release via the link in the comments. #AirbusHelicopters #FIA2026 #Flexrotor Voyageur Aviation Corp.

Farnborough International Airshow has officially opened its doors! As we welcome visitors to the show, we are spotlighting the Airbus H160. Here are some close-ups of the aircraft soaking up the summer light on our static display. Come visit us to see the U145 along with our innovative uncrewed aerial systems: the U030 Flexrotor, U010 Aliaca, and U050 Capa-X. #AirbusHelicopters #FIA2026

Airbus Helicopters and The Helicopter Company (THC) have announced a firm order for eight additional H145 helicopters at the Farnborough International Airshow. Scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2028, these aircraft fall under the 2024 framework agreement, which includes up to 120 Airbus helicopters. This expansion supports THC’s fleet optimisation and its growing mission-critical operations, including Emergency Medical Services (EMS), across Saudi Arabia and beyond. Read the full press release via the link in the comments. #AirbusHelicopters #FIA2026 #H145 شركة الطائرات المروحية

The UK’s National Police Air Service (NPAS) has placed an order for an additional two H135 helicopters, bringing the total fleet renewal programme to nine H135s. The firm order, which follows the arrival of the first two fleet renewal aircraft at Airbus Helicopters in the UK in April for extensive policing customisation, comes under the original 2025 Framework Contract signed with the BlueLight Commercial procurement agency, which confirms Airbus as the exclusive supplier of helicopters for NPAS for up to six years. NPAS currently operates 16 H135 and four H145 helicopters from 14 locations on behalf of the 43 police forces in England and Wales. Airbus Helicopters in the UK additionally provides maintenance and support for the NPAS fleet which includes the most intensively used police helicopters in the world. Read the full press release via the link in the comments. #AirbusHelicopters #FIA2026 #H135 National Police Air Service