Airbus’ H160 Emerges Leaner, Lighter As Deliveries Accelerate

H160
Credit: Tony Osborne/Aviation Week Network
Operators of Airbus’ H160 twin-engine medium helicopter are set to benefit from an increase in useful load capacity, after an audit of the in-service fleet confirmed a lower empty weight and lower-than-anticipated fuel consumption. An examination of the weight of the 28 aircraft that have been...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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