Maintenance and Modifications
EASA Approves Five-blade Airbus H145
Customer deliveries of the new Airbus Helicopters H145 D3 will begin later this summer.
EASA has given a nod to Airbus Helicopters’ new, foldable five-bladed H145D3 twin. (Photo: Anthony Pecchi/Airbus)
EASA has given a nod to Airbus Helicopters’ new, foldable five-bladed H145D3 twin. (Photo: Anthony Pecchi/Airbus)

Airbus Helicopters’ new, foldable five-blade H145D3 twin has received a nod from EASA. FAA approval is expected by year-end and a military variant is anticipated to win certification in 2021. Customer deliveries will begin later this summer.