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Together for the first time! Don't miss these special images of three NH90s from each of Spain's armed forces. They were displayed together in Albacete on the occasion of the delivery of the first Standard 3 NH90 to the Spanish Air Force, which is the first helicopter in the second batch of 23 new state-of-the-art NH90s for all three of Spain's armed forces. #AirbusHelicopters #NH90 #Spain #MakingMissionsPossible #MilitaryAviation

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first NH90 of the second batch of 23 helicopters to the Directorate General of Armament and Material (DGAM) at its facility in Albacete, Spain. This is the first NH90 in the Standard 3 configuration for the Spanish Air and Space Force. This second batch, which includes 23 NH90 helicopters, foresees the delivery of a total of 16 Standard 3 helicopters, ten of which will equip the Spanish Army Air Mobile Forces (FAMET), while six will go to the Air and Space Force. The Spanish Navy will receive seven navalised helicopters. Deliveries will be staggered from December 2024 to 2028. The first NH90 for the Spanish Navy in tactical transport version (MSPT) is in the process of finalising its Type Certificate from the Spanish Airworthiness Authority and is already in Albacete awaiting its final delivery to the DGAM in the coming weeks. The Spanish Navy personnel, belonging to the 14th Squadron, have already started their training at the Albacete plant to begin operations with their first NH90. "We are proud to be supporting our armed forces with these new state-of-the-art NH90s that will create a standardised modern fleet across all three armed forces. We have contributed to these benchmark airborne forces with a helicopter that offers a world-class operational capability to the Spanish Armed Forces. The upcoming addition of the NH90 in the Spanish Navy is a definitive step in the modernisation and Airbus Helicopters will be ready to respond to the needs of the Spanish customer," said Fernando Lombo, Managing Director of Airbus Helicopters in Spain. The new NH90 for the Spanish Air Force is the first NH90 in the Standard 3 configuration. It offers more advanced communications with enhanced encryption capabilities, greater operational safety features and a number of system optimisations. For its part, the MSPT will significantly increase the Spanish Navy's strategic projection capabilities thanks to new onboard equipment such as a reinforced landing gear, a maximum take-off weight of up to 11 tonnes, and the automatic folding of the main rotor blades and rear fuselage. #AirbusHelicopters #NH90 #Spain #MakingMissionsPossible #MilitaryAviation

While 2024 is drawing to a close, the perspectives of the H160 are opening wider and wider. With increasing numbers taking flight, the newest member of Airbus Helicopters’ production range is making its mark on the world. Read about what’s next for the helicopter and get the thoughts of some satisfied customers as the H160 starts to support their vital missions across the globe. Also in this edition, meet the Lakota crew that flew repeatedly to help the victims of Hurricane Helene in the United States. Find out about the innovations required to team crewed and uncrewed platforms across vast distances to prepare the future of vertical lift operations. Finally, a rescue with a difference… where the H125 saved the day, transitioning from a human search and rescue mission to an animal one, after heavy storms in the Pyrenees, to help out local honey producers and their beehives. #AirbusHelicopters #RotorMagazine #MakingMissionsPossible #Airbus

The first H160 to operate in India! GDHF just delivered the first of two H160 helicopters to Chipsan Aviation Private Limited, marking a new chapter for this innovative and multi-mission helicopter.  This helicopter will support critical government and corporate operations, showcasing its technologically-advanced design, reduced fuel consumption and outstanding operational capabilities. This achievement highlights the growing global presence of the H160, which is proving to be a market success, and we are proud to see it making its debut in India. #AirbusHelicopters #H160 #India #MakingMissionsPossible

With the first German Armed Forces' H145M delivered, let's see just how versatile this helicopter is. From utility missions to crewed and crewed-uncrewed teaming, search & rescue, light attack, and special forces ops, the H145M is ready to face any challenge. Immerse yourself in its numerous capabilities with this video! #AirbusHelicopters #H145M #MissionReady #MakingMissionsPossible #Bundeswehr

Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with His Excellency, Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior of Bahrain, for the purchase of nine H145 helicopters. These aircraft will be operated by the Police Aviation Command for law enforcement missions and emergency medical services in the kingdom. “We are very proud that the Ministry of Interior of Bahrain has chosen to become a new member of the H145 worldwide community,” said Olivier Michalon, EVP for Global Business of Airbus Helicopters. “We are sure that the H145 will quickly become a valuable new asset for the Bahraini police. As a truly multi-role helicopter, the H145's versatility makes it a key asset for public safety missions around the world and in the region. More than 60 H145s are already in service in the Middle East and demand for this type of helicopter continues to grow for a vast array of missions: emergency medical services, operations in the energy sector, law enforcement and utility missions,” he added. #AirbusHelicopters #MakingMissionsPossible #H145

Dubbed a once-in-1,000-year rainfall event by the National Weather Service, Hurricane Helene ravaged communities across the Southeast of the US in late September 2024, leaving more than 2,000 landslides in western North Carolina alone. Despite the challenging conditions left in the wake of the hurricane, the U.S. National Guard was able to perform critical relief and rescue operations with the Airbus UH-72 Lakota. #AirbusHelicopters #MakingMissionsPossible #Lakota

Ten years ago, the Airbus H175 took to the skies and entered into service with NHV Group. Since then, the fleet of 65 helicopters and its 20 operators, has flown more than 250,000 hours! From life-saving missions to passenger transport and public services, the H175 makes its mark wherever it goes. Let's celebrate a decade of achievements and missions. #AirbusHelicopters #MakingMissionsPossible #H175

Two new records to kick off the week... After the delivery of the 1,000th Airbus helicopter with Helionix onboard, the global fleet equipped with the avionics suite also clocked in 1.5 million flight hours. A true testament to its success, and its added value for pilots and crews worldwide! #AirbusHelicopters #MakingMissionsPossible #Helionix