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Airbus Corporate Helicopters announces sale of ACH160

Airbus Helicopters Press Release | May 21, 2019

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Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) has secured an additional sale for its latest ACH160 helicopter, just days before the EBACE 2019 business aviation show in Geneva, Switzerland.

The H160 medium helicopter program remains on track for certification at the end of 2019 to be followed by the first ACH deliveries about one year later. Lloyd Horgan Photo

This new order, from an experienced U.K. helicopter operator that will use it for general corporate purposes, takes the ACH160 order book to 11 aircraft — of which four have been won in the U.K.

Two other ACH160s have been ordered by a privately-owned U.K. company which is also a long-time corporate helicopter user, and a fourth U.K. aircraft has been ordered by an existing private Airbus Helicopters VIP customer to be managed by Isle of Man-based Luviair.

The H160 medium helicopter program remains on track for certification at the end of 2019 to be followed by the first ACH deliveries about one year later.

After recording 54 sales in 2017 following its launch at EBACE in May that year, ACH recorded 68 orders in 2018.

Mirroring sister brand Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ), ACH provides an exclusive end-to-end ownership experience from first enquiry and ordering, through in-service support, to enhanced resale opportunities.

ACH delivers the highest standards in safety, technology, craftsmanship and service and is backed by HCareFirst – a premium support service aimed directly at the specific needs of operators typically recording low flight-hours but demanding worry-free aircraft availability when required.

Frederic Lemos, head of ACH, said: “This substantial new business for the ACH160 even before certification is clearly demonstrating its very high level of acceptance in the market. These firm orders from highly knowledgeable customers are concrete evidence that the aircraft is addressing the needs of the most demanding operators.”

The full ACH helicopter range consists of the ACH125, ACH130, ACH135, new ACH145, ACH160 and ACH175 variants of Airbus Helicopters’ comprehensive and market-leading family of light and medium models. A range of premium-design aircraft completions, including bespoke solutions, is available for all models.

Renowned for its combination of versatility and comfort, the ACH range of helicopters is admired by passengers and pilots alike for its stylish interiors, smooth and quiet ride allied to its technologically advanced Helionix digital avionics system ensuring carefree handling and the highest level of safety.

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