Airbus Helicopters Reveals X6

Stephen Pope

Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 09:43 PM ET

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X6 (Photo: Airbus Helicopters)

Key Takeaways:

Airbus Helicopters announced the X6, a new model entering a two-year development phase, intended as a modern replacement for the 1970s-era Super Puma.
The X6 will primarily target the oil and gas industry and search and rescue operations, offering improved economy, extended range, and featuring Airbus's fly-by-wire technology.
First flight for the X6 is anticipated within about five years, with certification and initial deliveries expected in approximately a decade.

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Airbus Helicopters used the stage at the Paris Air Show to announce a two-year development phase for a new model code-named the X6 that would emerge as a modern-day replacement for the 1970s-era Super Puma.

Airbus Helicopters CEO Guillaume Faury said the X6 would primarily target the oil and gas industry as well as search and rescue operations, meeting customer requirements for a more economical helicopter that can go farther.