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Airbus H160 helicopters

NEWS | May, 20, 2022 in France

Airbus H160 helicopters
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After the first Airbus H160 delivered worldwide to a Japanese customer, the second one was officially accepted on 17 May 2022 by Babcock.

After transformation by the manufacturer, it will be transferred to the Navy in the autumn.

In collaboration with Airbus Helicopters, Porcher Industries has been working on the development of a new reinforced PEEK carbon solution to optimise the weight and damage tolerance of the new H160. This new material is used to manufacture helicopter rotors. With this project, Porcher Industries confirms its position as technological leader in high-performance thermoplastic composites in the aerospace marke