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| The H160 flies over the Grand Canyon just before its international airshow debut at the 2018 HAI-Heli-Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. ©Airbus Helicopters. |
Las Vegas - Dallas - Houston - New York - Trenton
After three days on display at HAI Heli-Expo 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada, the H160 embarked on a three-month long demo tour across the United States to introduce future customers to what it offers in terms of a new flight experience for pilots and passengers.
The H160's first stop was the North Las Vegas airport, followed by two stops in Texas. The tour will conclude in Trenton, New Jersey in late May 2018.
Each step of the way, participants received a comprehensive explanation of the H160 and its innovations, not just in terms of technology, but also regarding its 24-week time-to-market production cycle and its lighter paperless maintenance plan.
Here is a look at the tour's highlights. Check back regularly for updates.
New York City
The H160 stopped in New York City on 21 May 2018 for a sightseeing tour before heading to Trenton, New Jersey for three days of customer demo flights.
Cleaner and quieter, the H160 was designed to blend seamlessly into the urban landscape. Passengers and city dwellers will appreciate the low sound levels made possible by the Blue Edge blade and signature Fenestron technologies. The H160’s panoramic windows offer passengers an unforgettable view over Manhattan.
The H160’s third stop on its North American Demo Tour was Dallas, Texas. The following video documents the helicopter’s journey from Las Vegas, Nevada to Dallas, Texas and then on to Houston.
Over the course of these three stops, the H160 performed 27 customer demo flights totaling more than 27 hours of flight time. More than 130 people flew with 60 pilots taking control.
Dallas, Texas 14-16 March
Several dozen customers – including 21 pilots who experienced the right-seat position – flew in the new Airbus H160 rotorcraft during a stop in Dallas, Texas as part of its demonstration tour across North America.
Las Vegas, 2-3 March
A total of 12 flights were performed in Las Vegas over two days with 18 pilots and 42 customer representatives.
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H160 over the Grand Canyon in pictures
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