Rotorcraft
Airbus Delivers First U.S.-made EC145e
First U.S.-made Airbus EC145e delivery is part of a 25-ship order from Metro Aviation.
Metro Aviation last week accepted the first Airbus Helicopters EC145e twin produced in Columbus, Mississippi. (Photo: Airbus Helicopters)
Metro Aviation last week accepted the first Airbus Helicopters EC145e twin produced in Columbus, Mississippi. (Photo: Airbus Helicopters)

Airbus Helicopters delivered the first EC145e twin produced at its Columbus, Mississippi assembly plant late last week. The helicopter is part of a 25-ship order placed last year by Metro Aviation for its air medical services business. Deliveries on the order will continue over four years.