Airbus Helicopters showcases, enhanced product line under its new name to Heli-Expo 2014.

Heli-Expo 2014 will mark Airbus Helicopters’ first major rotorcraft industry event in its new identity, with the company showcasing an evolved product line, diversified service offerings and a strategy that reflects its core changes.

"Under our new name, Airbus Helicopters, we have redefined our priorities. We are committed to new standards with respect to customer satisfaction, quality and safety, and competitiveness, " said Airbus Helicopters President Guillaume Faury. “We’re implementing these priorities by placing our efforts on product reliability and availability, the reduction of lead times and production costs, and integrating the Airbus Group’s standards of quality – all while setting new standards in the helicopter industry in the key domain of aviation safety.”

To be announced at the exposition’s Anaheim Convention Center venue is Airbus Helicopter’s upgraded version
of its proven EC225 Super Puma: the EC225e. This new variant responds to operators’ requirements for extended-range missions – particularly in support of deep - water oil and gas airlift duties. Airbus Helicopters’ next- generation EC175, which received European certification in January, will be represented at Heli-Expo with the display of a high- fidelity full-scale mockup in the corporate configuration.

To support the EC175’s service entry , dedicated resources will be available to customers, including spare parts inventories and on-site technical assistance. By the time EC175 deliveries begin later this year, the initial
pilots will have received training on a flight navigation procedure training (FNPT) and Level D full - flight simulator
– both located in Marignane and operational in spring an d summer 2014, respectively. As the fleet expands, other EC175 full-flight simulators will be deployed in close proximity to regions where customers are introducing
the aircraft into service.

Also exhibited at Heli-Expo is the new EC145 T2, to be certified and delivered in 2014. This latest evolution of the EC145 is equipped for the first time with Airbus Helicopters’ signature Fenestron shrouded tail rotor, as well as upgraded main and tail rotor gear boxes.

Operators of the EC145 T2 will have access to a service portfolio that includes training and operations, system and software maintenance, and turnkey solutions. A n EC145 T2 full-flight simulator will be deployed at Donäuworth, Germany in 2015.

Another helicopter making its Heli - Expo debut is the AS332 C1e, representing the company’s approach to offering standardized helicopter versions that respond to multi-role mission needs. This enables a streamlined production process for reduced delivery lead times while incorporating modern avionics and system improvements. Features of the AS332 C1e include the glass cockpit, four-axis autopilot and associated automatic flight control system from the EC225 Super Puma, which provides flight envelope protection, unrivalled precision and stability in ev en the harshest operating conditions.

Joining these helicopters on Airbus Helicopters’ exhibit in Anaheim will be the EC135 T2 in a law enforcement configuration for the Massachusetts State Police, and an EC130 T2 with a glass cockpit.