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Airbus Helicopters H160 granted FAA certification
Airbus Helicopters has received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the H160 helicopter, marking a significant milestone in the aircraft’s development and positioning it for entry into the U.S. market.
“We are pleased to receive FAA
certification for the H160, which is testament to many years of hard work and commitment from our teams in order to deliver this multirole helicopter to the customers in North America who have already placed their
trust in the
H160,” said Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters. “This aircraft features the highest level of innovation and we are confident that its advanced capabilities, along with our strong customer support network, will solidify its position as the preferred choice for customers in the U.S.”
The H160 is a revolutionary 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 H160 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 H160s from customers around the world, including more than a dozen from U.S. customers. The H160 has entered service in Japan, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Europe and the fleet has accumulated more than 1,700 flight hours.
The H160 is a multi-role helicopter ideal for carrying out a variety of missions, including offshore 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. With its exceptional range, speed, and efficiency, the H160 offers a superior level of performance and flexibility to operators.
Plans have been underway for several years to ensure a smooth entry into service for the H160, including the previously announced addition of North America’s first H160 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.
Honeywell Unveils New KX 200 Navigation Communication System for Next-Generation Cockpits
Honeywell recently announced it is
launching a new KX 200 navigation and communications system designed to meet the needs of pilots operating next-generation cockpits. The KX 200 is an easy installation upgrade for the older KX 155 and KX 165 systems. The system also has been enhanced to ensure it meets European pilots’ needs by offering 25khz or 8.33khz frequencies and is compatible with 14-volt and 28- volt systems.
The new KX 200 is a fully digital navigation and communications system that offers improved performance, utilizes an intuitive high-resolution color LCD display, incorporates a 50-channel memory preset function, and is compatible with existing indicators and installed BendixKing equipment. This product will also be compatible with the new Honeywell Anthem cockpit for future capabilities and safety enhancements. “We redesigned the new KX 200 with ease of installation in mind,” said Andrew Barker, vice president, Integrated Avionics,
Honeywell Aerospace. “The
upgrade requires minimal or no aircraft downtime. Operators and owners of this new system will not have to worry about
changing their navigation and
communications systems if they decide to upgrade their existing cockpits.”
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