Airbus Updates on H160 Twin Turbine Helicopter, Partnerships

The relationships with PHI, Safran, and Shell highlight offshore operations and sustainable fuel utilization.

Julie Boatman

Monday, March 14, 2022 at 11:12 AM ET

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Shell selected the H160 to integrate into its operations in the Gulf of Mexico through partner PHI. [Courtesy: Airbus]

Key Takeaways:

Airbus expects imminent FAA certification for its SAF-compatible H160 helicopter, which will undergo a year-long proving program with PHI and Shell in the Gulf of Mexico.
Airbus reported a significant rebound in rotorcraft deliveries in 2021, shipping 324 units for a 12 percent increase over the previous year.
Airbus, along with partners Safran and Shell, is actively promoting Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) utilization and production, with Shell aiming to produce 2 million tonnes of SAF by 2025.

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A partnership with longtime offshore operator PHI and news of collaboration with Shell on sustainable aviation fuel led the news from Airbus at the Helicopter Association International (HAI) Heli-Expo last week in Dallas, Texas.

FAA Certification on H160 Imminent

Topping news on the certification front, Airbus Helicopters leadership announced that the company expected to gain FAA certification on its H160 twin turbine model “in the coming months.”