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After eight years in the role, Bruno Even will step down as the CEO of Airbus Helicopters on April 1 and be succeeded by Matthieu Louvot, who has spent the past two years as the French OEM’s executive v-p of strategy.&nbsp;Airbus announced the shift today, explaining that Even had “decided to leave the company to pursue his next personal and professional objectives.”
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said that “under his tenure, the [helicopter] division expanded its product portfolio, transformed its industrial system, and has been placed on a sustainable and profitable growth trajectory.”&nbsp;In Airbus’ most recent financial results, incorporating the nine-month period ending Sept. 30, 2025, Airbus Helicopters’ revenues increased by 16%. to €5.7 billion. Its order book was also up 6% year over year.
Even navigated Airbus Helicopters through the service entry of the five-blade H145 in 2021 and the H160 in 2024, as well as the 2025 launch of the H135-derived twin-engined H140. The latter is expected to enter service in 2028.
Louvot has held a number of management positions since joining Airbus Helicopters in 2010. These include executive v-p of customer support and services and executive v-p of programs. Louvot’s “broad knowledge of the division’s operational and strategic priorities will enable a smooth transition,” concluded Faury.

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