Airbus Helicopters has received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the H-160 helicopter, marking a significant milestone in the aircraft's development and positioning it for entry into the US market.

The aircraft is a medium-class rotorcraft that sets a new benchmark in terms of safety, comfort, and environmental performance. It features cutting-edge technologies, including noise-reducing Blue Edge rotor blades, a canted Fenestron tail rotor for greater useful load, and Airbus Helicopters’ Helionix avionics suite for reduced pilot workload.
 
 The model previously received certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in July 2020 and has proven to be a popular choice for customers across the globe. Airbus Helicopters has received orders for more than 100 units from customers around the world, including more than a dozen from US customers. The H-160 has entered service in Japan, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Europe and the fleet has accumulated more than 1700 flight hours.
 
 It is a multi-role helicopter ideal for carrying out a variety of missions (off-shore transportation for the energy industry, private and business aviation, emergency medical services, commercial passenger transport, and public services such as Search and Rescue and law enforcement). 
 
Plans have been underway for several years to ensure a smooth entry into service for the model, including the previously announced addition of North America’s first H-160 level D full flight simulator (FFS). The FFS is expected to be ready for use as early as the second half of 2025 and will be located at the Helisim Simulation Center inside the Airbus Helicopters, Inc. facility in Grand Prairie, Texas.

The technical data sheet of the model is attached to this AVIONEWS.