Airbus Helicopters Gears Up for Flight Testing of New H160 Medium Twin
X4 program materializes into innovative AW139 competitor but drops fly-by-wire controls.
The H160's first ground test took place on May 28 in Marignane, France. Airbus' new helicopter will be recognizable thanks to its Blue Edge blades for quieter operations, canted tiltrotor and biplane stabilizer. (Photo: Airbus Helicopters)
