EC175 Series

The handover ceremony took place in Marignane (South of France) on December 11.

First EC175 medium twin to be delivered on December 11, while first EC135T3 will be handed over on December 9.

Delivery ceremony will take place 10 months after certification and five years after the first flight.

A level D simulator has begun operating at the Helisim training center in Marignane, France.

“Maturity” trials have taken place at a customer base. A raft of improvements are already planned for 2016.

The EC175’s main gearbox has no backup lubrication system

“Maturity” trials have taken place at a customer base, and 14 aircraft are on the final assembly line.

The helicopter manufacturer announced the increased mtow as it gears up for the first delivery.

The order for 120 WZ16/Ardiden 3C turboshaft engines will power the Avic AC352 helicopter, the Chinese version of the EC175.

Bell and others announcing or hinting at new models.