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2026

23 February

ReleaseAirbus unveils next generation rotorcraft concepts for NATO studies

2024

23 July

ReleaseAirbus Racer speeds past 400 km/h

1 May

The fast and frugal Racer takes to the air

The aircraft flew for about 30 minutes, allowing the flight test team to check its overall behaviour. The Racer builds upon the aerodynamic configuration validated by the Airbus Helicopters X3 technology demonstrator.

2021

14 April

ReleaseThe Racer programme reaches cruise speed

2019

2 October

ReleaseAirbus Helicopters and EASA combine efforts to bring the next generation of VTOL platforms to life

2018

16 October

ReleaseRacer high-speed demonstrator passes preliminary design review milestone

2017

20 June

ReleaseAirbus Helicopters reveals Racer high-speed demonstrator configuration

2016

1 June

ReleaseAirbus Helicopters advances Clean Sky 2 high-speed efficient rotorcraft demonstrator

2012

12 September

ReleaseEurocopter signs up for leadership in a European compound rotorcraft demonstration project through the proposed Clean Sky 2 initiative

20 June

ReleaseEurocopter's revolutionary X3 helicopter begins its U.S. tour in Texas

2011

16 May

ReleaseThe Eurocopter X3 hybrid helicopter exceeds its speed challenge: 232 knots (430 km/h.) is attained in level, stabilized flight

2010

9 December

ReleaseA major milestone for Eurocopter's X3 hybrid helicopter

27 September