Airbus Helicopters celebrated a major milestone last week with the delivery of the 700th single-engine H130 helicopter, which will be operated by a private customer.
The H130 fleet has accumulated more than 1,8 million flight hours, with 340 operators worldwide. Since the entry into service of the first EC130 in 2001, this light single-engine helicopter has continued to evolve to better meet customer expectations, with the latest H130 variant being certified in 2012.
Since the beginning of this year all H130s are produced with a glass cockpit for greater pilot awareness and greater safety. The H130 is also a benchmark for enger transport and tourism operations around the world. It is widely used for other missions including emergency medical services, private and business aviation.
