Airbus Helicopters delivered the first ACH160 from the world to a customer in Brazil on the eve of the 17th edition of the Annual Latin American Executive Aviation Conference and Exhibition (LABACE) at Congonhas airport, São Paulo. The helicopter will notably be the first H160 to fly in Latin America.
“We are very proud that the world's first ACH160 has been delivered here in Brazil and we look forward to seeing its distinctive and elegant silhouette soaring through the skies of São Paulo,” said Jean-Luc Alfonsi, Managing Director of Airbus Helicopters' Brazilian Customer Center/ Helibras.
"Helibras is the leader in the turbine helicopter business aviation segment in Brazil and we are confident that the ACH160 will set new standards for customers and operators who wish to make a differentiated choice in of safety, comfort and performance."
According to data from the Brazilian Association of General Aviation (ABAG), more than 2.500 airports and 1.300 heliports in Brazil use corporate aviation services through jets, turboprops, piston planes and helicopters.
“The growing general aviation market in Brazil is fundamental for increasing economic and social productivity, as well as for maintaining the country's air connectivity”, emphasizes Alfonsi.
The ACH160 is the latest member of the ACH family and the most technologically advanced helicopter in its class.
It offers 20% more volume per enger compared to previous generation medium twin helicopters, 35% larger windows than its competitors resulting in the brightest cabin in its class and 15% less fuel consumption than its nearest competitor. .
The ACH160 family is designed in three versions – Line, Line with Lounge package and Exclusive – to meet the different needs of this demanding market, with different levels of customization and unparalleled sophistication to better suit the lifestyle of each customer. The ACH160's design, claiming sixty-eight new patents, sounds the cry for innovation that exceeds expectations.
This helicopter comes with enhanced safety features and sets a new standard for enger comfort. Innovations include the tilted Fenestron for increased payload and a flat attitude in flight and Blue Edge rotor blades with sound reduction for quieter operations.
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