Best of the H160 demo tour
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Las Vegas - Dallas - Houston - New York - Trenton
After three days on display at HAI Heli-Expo 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada, the H160 embarked on a three-month long demo tour across the United States to introduce future customers to what it offers in terms of a new flight experience for pilots and passengers.
The H160's first stop was the North Las Vegas airport, followed by two stops in Texas. The tour concluded in New York City and Trenton, New Jersey in late May 2018.
Each step of the way, participants received a comprehensive explanation of the H160 and its innovations, not just in terms of technology, but also regarding its 24-week time-to-market production cycle and its lighter paperless maintenance plan.
Here is a look at the tour's highlights.
On the 25th of May, the H160 wrapped up its customer demos in Trenton, New Jersey. Over four days, 52 customers, including 23 pilots got a taste of the H160 flight experience. Watch below to hear what they had to say about it.
The H160 stopped in New York City on 21 May 2018 for a sightseeing tour before heading to Trenton, New Jersey for three days of customer demo flights.
Cleaner and quieter, the H160 was designed to blend seamlessly into the urban landscape. Passengers and city dwellers will appreciate the low sound levels made possible by the Blue Edge blade and signature Fenestron technologies. The H160’s panoramic windows offer passengers an unforgettable view over Manhattan.
The H160’s third stop on its North American Demo Tour was Dallas, Texas. The following video documents the helicopter’s journey from Las Vegas, Nevada to Dallas, Texas and then on to Houston.
Over the course of these three stops, the H160 performed 27 customer demo flights totaling more than 27 hours of flight time. More than 130 people flew with 60 pilots taking control.
Dispensers are structures that facilitate the launch of two or more satellites into orbit in a single launch. This structure maintains the three CERES satellites in the VEGA launcher and releases them once they have reached the desired orbital position.
From left to right: -Francisco Javier Sanchez Segura, Executive Vice-President, Engineering, Airbus Defence and Space -Sabine Klauke, Chief Technical Officer, Airbus -Chris Buckman, journalist - Stefan Thomé, Executive Vice-President, Engineering and Chief Technical Officer, Airbus Helicopters
From left to right: - Stefan Thomé, Executive Vice-President, Engineering and Chief Technical Officer, Airbus Helicopters - Sabine Klauke, Chief Technical Officer, Airbus - Francisco Javier Sanchez Segura, Executive Vice-President, Engineering, Airbus Defence and Space
Julie Kitcher, Executive Vice President Communications and Corporate Affairs, Airbus
Julie Kitcher, Executive Vice President Communications and Corporate Affairs, Airbus
Julie Kitcher, Executive Vice President Communications and Corporate Affairs, Airbus
CESSNA Citation VII with artist rendering of extra-performing wings.
Julie Kitcher, Executive Vice President Communications and Corporate Affairs, Airbus and Annette Mann, Senior Vice President for Corporate Responsibility, LUFTHANSA Group
Julie Kitcher, Executive Vice President Communications and Corporate Affairs, Airbus and Annette Mann, Senior Vice President for Corporate Responsibility, LUFTHANSA Group
Fully integrated composite wing cover, manufactured within the National Composite Centre, prior to delivery to Airbus in Filton for sub-assembly.
- Julie Kitcher, Executive Vice President Communications and Corporate Affairs, Airbus - Annette Mann, Senior Vice President for Corporate Responsibility, LUFTHANSA Group - Amelia DeLuca, Managing Director of Sustainability, DELTA AIRLINES
Several dozen customers – including 21 pilots who experienced the right-seat position – flew in the new Airbus H160 rotorcraft during a stop in Dallas, Texas as part of its demonstration tour across North America.
Passengers aboard the Airbus H160 praised the rotary-wing aircraft’s stability and smoothness as the demonstration helicopter made a stopover in Dallas, Texas
The Airbus H160 prototype flies toward AT&T Stadium, home of the National Football League’s Dallas Cowboys, while on a demonstration tour across North America
Several dozen customers – including 21 pilots who experienced the right-seat position – flew in the new Airbus H160 prototype during a stop in Dallas, Texas as part of its demonstration tour across North America
The Airbus H160, on a demonstration tour across North America, made a stop in Dallas, Texas, where the new helicopter showcased its handling qualities, safety features, and elevated levels of comfort
A total of 12 flights were performed in Las Vegas over two days with 18 pilots and 42 customer representatives. Watch what they had to say about their H160 experience:
"After 20 years as a pilot, this was a moving experience."
A demo flight in pictures
Sunrise in Las Vegas, the H160 coming out of its hangar for a day of flight demos.
The H160 getting ready for a day of demo flights in Las Vegas, Nevada.
H160 Flight test pilot Olivier Gensse explaining the H160’s cockpit layout.
Olivier Gensse explaining that it takes two minutes from engine start-up for the H160 to be ready to take-off.
A post-flight briefing around the H160 after a demo flight in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Flight test pilot and engineer at the end of a day of showing off all of the capabilities built into the H160.
“Very impressed with recovery, One Engine Inoperative capability, performance class 1 takeoff capability, and the automatic flight modes.”
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Video highlights
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"Brilliant ideas for maintenance accessibility."
H160 over the Grand Canyon
