Tag: Airbus
French Army receives final HAD Tiger attack helicopter
In the HAD configuration, the Airbus-built helicopters have better ballistic protection, greater take-off weight and are better suited for operations in hot environments.
European Future Combat Air System project enters demonstration phase
FCAS could begin flight tests as soon as 2026.
Thai Air Force orders six H135 training helicopters
These are the first military training helicopters ordered by the Royal Thai Air Force.
Airbus unveils MAVERIC blended wing body demonstrator
Aerospace and defense company Airbus has revealed its MAVERIC "blended wing body” scale model technological demonstrator at the Singapore Air Show.
French Navy goes with H160 for interim SAR helicopter solution
The helicopters will be delivered through a partnership between Airbus Helicopters, Babcock, and Safran Helicopter Engines.
France contracts Airbus for Cheetah helicopter development work
The latest contract is part of the country's Joint Light Helicopter program (Hélicoptère Interarmées Léger: HIL)
C295 airlifter completes aerial refueling tests with Spanish Air Force
The Airbus C295 tactical airlifter achieved its first wet contacts during an air-to-air (AAR) tanker flight test campaign that took place in...
NASA orders three H135 helicopters from Airbus
The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has ordered three H135 helicopters from Airbus Helicopters.
As revealed by...
UK buys Airbus H145 helicopters, simulators to boost rotary wing pilot...
The UK defense ministry has signed a £183 million (approx. $238m) contract for the acquisition of four new Airbus H145 helicopters and...
Ireland, Czech Republic order C295 airlifters
Aerospace giant Airbus has secured additional orders for its C295 medium airlifters in two different configurations.
According to the...
