27-Oct-2025Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation, a recognized leader in air-medical transport solutions and aircraft completions, is proud to announce two significant developments that strengthen its support for critical-care rotorcraft operations. First, Metro will be the first completion center to offer an EMS-interior Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the new Airbus H160. Second, Metro has signed a purchase agreement... Read more
26-Mar-2025Source: HeliHub.com
Two weeks ago at Vertocon, Airbus Helicopters launched their H140 model, a big move forward on the H135, but still fully dependent on its TCDS (Type Certificate Data Sheet). Press announcements referred to Safran Arrius 2E 700 shp engines, and were quiet on whether there was any other option. From when production started after certification... Read more
12-Mar-2025Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation is proud to be a launch customer for the highly anticipated H140, a groundbreaking aircraft in the H135 series that is poised to redefine HEMS. For the past several years, Metro Aviation has worked closely with Airbus and its team in Germany, following along with the certification process to develop the most advanced... Read more
12-Mar-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
DRF Luftrettung and Airbus Helicopters have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for the purchase of ten H140 helicopters. The German helicopter emergency medical services operator agreed to be one of the launch customers for the new H140 helicopter that was unveiled at the vertical lift industry show, VERTICON, in Dallas, Texas. “Our mission at... Read more
12-Mar-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
STAT MedEvac and Airbus Helicopters have signed an agreement for up to three H140 helicopters in the emergency medical services (EMS) sector. STAT MedEvac is one of the first customers of the new H140 helicopter that was unveiled at the vertical lift industry show VERTICON in Dallas, Texas. STAT MedEvac, an air medical operator based... Read more
12-Mar-2025Source: Airbus Helicopters
Air Methods, the leading air medical provider in the U.S., is expanding its fleet with the addition of new Airbus helicopters. The agreement includes the acquisition of H140 helicopters, as well as 10 H125s and 11 H135s, to support air medical missions across the country. “We are excited to initiate our fleet expansion efforts with... Read more
12-Mar-2025Source: Metro Aviation
Metro Aviation and Airbus Helicopters have signed an agreement for up to 36 H140 helicopters in the emergency medical services (EMS) sector. Metro Aviation is one of the launch customers for the new H140 helicopter that was unveiled at the vertical lift industry show VERTICON in Dallas, Texas. Metro Aviation, an air medical operator based... Read more
11-Mar-2025Source: Airbus
ADAC Luftrettung and Airbus Helicopters have signed an agreement for the purchase of five H140 helicopters. The German helicopter emergency medical services operators is a launch customer for the new H140 helicopter that was unveiled today at the vertical lift industry show, VERTICON, in Dallas, Texas. The agreement also includes the acquisition of three H135... Read more
11-Mar-2025Source: Airbus
Global Medical Response (GMR) and Airbus Helicopters have signed an agreement for up to 15 H140 helicopters in the emergency medical services (EMS) sector. GMR is one of the launch customers for the new H140 helicopter that was unveiled at the vertical lift industry show VERTICON in Dallas, Texas. GMR, a leader in the air medical industry,... Read more
11-Mar-2025Source: Safran
Safran Helicopter Engines has been selected by Airbus Helicopters to power their H140 helicopter. This new 3-tonne class light twin-engine helicopter will be powered by the 700 shp power class Arrius 2E, the most advanced model of the Arrius family. The Arrius 2E benefits from innovative technologies developed on the Arriel 2E and Arrano 1A... Read more
11-Mar-2025Source: Airbus
Airbus Helicopters has introduced its H140 at the vertical lift industry show VERTICON in Dallas, Texas. The multi-mission helicopter raises the bar in the light twin-engined category, for performance, cost-effectiveness, and passenger and crew comfort. Editor note – this was predicted by HeliHub.com in September 2023 See > Airbus testing significant upgrades to H135 The... Read more
11-Mar-2025Source: Airbus
ÖAMTC Flugrettung and Airbus Helicopters have signed an agreement for the purchase of five H140 helicopters. The Austrian helicopter emergency medical services operator is a launch customer for the new H140 helicopter that was unveiled today at the vertical lift industry show, VERTICON, in Dallas, Texas. “We were very honoured when Airbus invited us together... Read more
22-Sep-2023Source: HeliHub.com
A recent sighting at the Airbus Helicopters plant at Donauworth is this H135, with a large number of upgrades over the current production models. Our analysis suggests the taller profile gives increased cabin headroom, and the side windows thus providing greater visibility for pilots – although there is no aft cabin window as found in... Read more
