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Airbus Helicopters’ Diesel H120 First Flight Test Successful

Photo: Airbus Helicopters/Jerome Deulin
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Key Takeaways:

  • Airbus Helicopters successfully completed the first flight test of its high-compression diesel engine demonstrator, confirming significant advantages for rotorcraft.
  • The new engine technology promises reduced emissions, up to 50% lower fuel consumption, nearly doubled range, and enhanced performance in hot and high conditions.
  • This development is part of the European Clean Sky initiative, aiming to achieve substantial reductions in fuel consumption, CO2, and NOx emissions for future rotorcraft.
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Airbus Helicopters successfully completed the first flight test of its high-compression diesel engine demonstrator aircraft at the Marignane Airport in Marignane, France.

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