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Airbus H160 Arrives for First U.S. Visit

The new medium twin rotorcraft will replace the airframer's H155 family. It is on display at Heli-Expo in Las Vegas.

The newest entry to the Airbus Helicopters product lineup, the medium twin H160, is making its first appearance in the U.S. at Heli-Expo 2018 in Las Vegas.

By Mark Huber • Contributor

February 21, 2018

Airbus Helicopters's new H160 medium twin is making its U.S. debut. Prototype number two (PT2) arrived in Las Vegas for this year's annual Heli-Expo show and is on display before embarking on a three-month customer demonstration tour followed by high/hot testing in Leadville, Colorado. Maintenance demonstrations of the H160 will be performed daily at the show to illustrate how maintenance has been optimized as a result of the helicopter's design and new processes, including the “Operator Zero” campaign.

“This aircraft is emblematic of the company's transformation in every domain from concept and design, to the revamped industrial production model,” said Ben Bridge, Airbus Helicopters executive vice president for global business. The three H160 prototypes have accumulated approximately 650 flight test hours to date. Airbus is aiming for certification next year.

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