Airbus Helicopters has received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for the H175 helicopter. This certification will allow H175 deliveries to begin in China, one of the most demanding markets in the world for civil helicopters, with a growing need for the super-medium segment. Four H175s will be delivered to Chinese customers in 2023.
Type certificate and deliveries
Airbus Helicopters has received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for the H175 helicopter. This certification will allow H175 deliveries to begin in China, one of the most demanding markets in the world for civil helicopters, with a growing need for the super-medium segment. Four H175s will be delivered to Chinese customers in 2023.
Four H175s delivered to Chinese customers in 2023
“The Chinese certification of the H175 is another great achievement in the fruitful and continued partnership between Airbus Helicopters and the Chinese helicopter industry,” said Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters. “The state-of-the-art performance and reliability of the H175 will enable the Chinese people to carry out critical life-saving missions even under the most difficult conditions,” he added.
An ideal device for SAR
To support the growth of the helicopter market in China, Airbus Helicopters is committed to working together with Chinese industry to develop the Chinese civil market with products such as the H175, with the aim of serving the interests of the people and the community. Chinese economy. In service since 2015, the Airbus H175 belongs to the class of super-medium helicopters. Combining long range and advanced flight quality, it is the best solution for a number of missions including crew change at sea, search and rescue, all utility, private aviation and business aviation. The 53 H175s currently in service have accumulated more than 185,000 flight hours in 13 countries.
