Airbus Delivers World's First ACH160 to Helibras

(10 August 2022, 11:40 +07)  Airbus has delivered the world's first ACH160 to Helibras, a leader in helicopter executive aviation in Brazil.

The rotorcraft is also the first H160 to fly in Latin America.

According to data from the Brazilian General Aviation Association (ABAG), more than 2,500 airports and 1,300 heliports in Brazil use corporate aviation services via jets, turboprops, piston aircraft and helicopters.

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“We are very proud that the world's first ACH160 has been delivered here in Brazil, and look forward to seeing its distinctive and elegant silhouette flying through the skies of São Paulo, stated Jean-Luc Alfonsi, Managing Director of Airbus Helicopters’ Brazilian customer centre, Helibras. “The growing general aviation market in Brazil is crucial for increasing economic and social productivity, as well for maintaining the country's air connectivity.”

Airbus states that the ACH160, the latest member of the ACH family, provides 20% greater volume per passenger compared to previous generation medium twin helicopters, 35% larger windows than its competitors, resulting in the brightest cabin in its category and 15% lower fuel burn than its nearest competitor.

Other innovations include the canted Fenestron for greater useful load and a flat attitude in flight, and sound-reducing Blue Edge rotor blades for quieter operations

The ACH160 family is designed in three versions - Line, Line with Lounge package, and Exclusive - with different levels of customization to better meet each customer's needs.