Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters Presses Ahead With New Models
The company unveiled plans for two new variants of existing aircraft, the 225e and the AS322 C1e.
Airbus Helicopters’ updated Model 225–the 225e–powered by Turbomeca Makila 2B engines, will be designed primarily for offshore missions, offering extended-range, increased payload and fuel capacity.
Airbus Helicopters’ updated Model 225–the 225e–powered by Turbomeca Makila 2B engines, will be designed primarily for offshore missions, offering extended-range, increased payload and fuel capacity.

Airbus Helicopters is making its public debut in China this week for the first time since the company formerly known as Eurocopter was renamed as part of a wider restructuring that has seen other parts of its EADS parent group channel the marketing power of the Airbus brand. Airbus airliners have sold well here in the People’s Republic, but then so have the “Eurocopter” rotorcraft, which still lay a strong claim to being the market leader in China.