Every Bulletin story and press release covering Airbus Helicopters H160, newest first.
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Airbus carried out the maiden test flight using a dedicated crew and began preparations for weapon and environmental trials.
The company's flight data system gained certification for use on A318 through A321XLR and entered A321XLR service in late 2024.
The first IESI will enter service in 2027 on the Guépard joint light helicopter, the military version of the H160; following on from the Airbus H135, H145, H160 civil and H175 helicopters, scheduled for early 2026.
Five types of helicopters serving in the French Army, Navy and Air Force will be replaced by a total of 169 H160M in batches starting in 2027. They will have SKYTRAC's SDL-700 Satcom system onboard.
Designed, built and supported in France, Arrano engines will power the French armed forces' Leopard helicopter. Safran will also supply a range of other systems and components for the program.
