French operator Heli-Union has ordered two multi-mission Airbus H160s to address a wide range of operations.
Patrick Molis, CEO of Heli-Union, said, “We are excited to be one of the first customers for the H160 which will expand our fleet of 40 helicopters. We believe this helicopter will have a great future in both civil and defence sectors.”
Bruno Even, boss of Airbus Helicopters, added, “We are proud that Heli-Union, with its vast experience across the globe, especially in offshore transportation, has selected the H160 to bolster its fleet of Airbus helicopters.
“The H160 not only raises the bar in terms of safety, thanks to its numerous pilot assistance features, but its reduced fuel consumption brings much needed operational competitiveness, as well as a lower carbon footprint, to the market.”
The H160 has a total of 68 patents which integrate Airbus Helicopters’ latest technological innovations aimed at increasing safety and comfort.
The Blue Edge blades and the largest shrouded Fenestron tail rotor deliver low sound levels and deliver high end performance, says Airbus Helicopters. The company goes on to point out that the H160’s compact size will be an added advantage to landing on oil platforms.
Heli-Union operates a fleet of approximately 20 Airbus helicopters from the Dauphin, the H225, and the H145 families and maintains a wide range of Airbus Helicopters products for third parties such as civil or defence operators.
