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Airbus Helicopters Lands Major Order at EBACE

On the final day of the EBACE show in Geneva, Airbus Helicopters announced a blockbuster, 43 ship sale to an Italian operator.

Signing of order for 43 Airbus Helicopters at EBACE — Thomas Hein, Airbus Helicopters head of European region (l.) and Roano Grandi, president and accountable manager of Italian rotorcraft operator Air Corporate sign an order for 43 helicopters at EBACE on Thursday. (Photo: Chad Trautvetter/AIN)

By Curt Epstein • Business Aviation Services Editor

May 25, 2023

On the final day of EBACE 2023, Airbus Helicopters announced a blockbuster deal with Italian operator Air Corporate. Representing Airbus' largest commercial helicopter transaction in Italy, the Verona-based operator placed a firm order for 43 rotorcraft, including 40 single-engine H125/H130s which, depending on its decision at a later date, could be outfitted as VIP ACH125/ACH130s. As well, the deal includes three ACH160s in Line configuration with the Lounge interior package, to join the two ACH160s already on order.

According to Air Corporate, “We are experiencing a growing demand for the innovative ACH160 in the Italian market.” It noted the upscale configuration "guarantees elegance and at the same time excellent performance."

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