The H140 is a 3-tonne class helicopter, slightly larger than the H135, and was first announced at VAI Verticon 2025 in Dallas. It offers a cabin for up to six passengers with large windows for improved visibility, while rear loading and sliding doors enhance accessibility, making it suitable for medical and transport missions.
Equipped with a new T-shaped tail boom, Fenestron for noise reduction, and a five-blade bearingless main rotor, the H140 is powered by two Safran Arrius 2E 700 shp engines, managed by a dual-channel FADEC system for optimal performance and power reserves. The Helionix avionics suite and 4-axis autopilot improve safety and reduce pilot workload. An optimized maintenance plan is expected to extend inspection intervals and lower operating costs.
Assembly of the H140 prototype began at Airbus Donauwörth, Germany in 2023.
The entry into service of the H140 is planned for 2028.
Equipped with a new T-shaped tail boom, Fenestron for noise reduction, and a five-blade bearingless main rotor, the H140 is powered by two Safran Arrius 2E 700 shp engines, managed by a dual-channel FADEC system for optimal performance and power reserves. The Helionix avionics suite and 4-axis autopilot improve safety and reduce pilot workload. An optimized maintenance plan is expected to extend inspection intervals and lower operating costs.
Assembly of the H140 prototype began at Airbus Donauwörth, Germany in 2023.
The entry into service of the H140 is planned for 2028.
H140 News |
Airbus Unveils Light Twin-Engined H140 Helicopter
11-Mar-25 - Airbus has introduced the light twin-engine H140 helicopter, powered by Safran Arrius 2E 700 shp engines and equipped with the Helionix avionics suite, with entry into service expected in 2028 #H140
ADAC and ÖAMTC Pre-order New H140 Helicopter
11-Mar-25 - German air ambulance operator ADAC Luftrettung and Austrian ÖAMTC Flugrettung signed an agreement for ten Airbus H140 helicopters during Verticon 2025 #H140
Global Medical Response Pre-Orders Up To 15 H140 Helicopters
11-Mar-25 - Global Medical Response (GMR) which operates 380 air base locations in the U.S. under brands Air Evac Lifeteam, REACH, Med-Trans, AirMed and Guardian Flight signed agreement for 15 Airbus H140 helicopters during Verticon 2025 #H140
Metro Aviation Pre-Orders Up To 36 H140 Helicopters
11-Mar-25 - Metro Aviation, an air medical operator with over 40 programs across the U.S., has placed an order for 12 Airbus H140 helicopters, with options for an additional 24 during Verticon 2025 #H140
Air Methods Orders More H125, H135 and H140 Helicopters
11-Mar-25 - Air Methods, which operates more than 300 air medical locations in the U.S. signed agreement for Airbus H125, H140 and H135 helicopters during Verticon 2025 #Verticon2025| 11-Mar-25 | DRF Luftrettung Pre-Orders Ten H140 Helicopters Verticon 2025 |
| 11-Mar-25 | STAT MedEvac Pre-Orders Three H140 Helicopters Verticon 2025 |
List of Operators of H140 |
| Years | Model | Org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023- |  Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH | ||
| 2028 |  ÖAMTC | ||
| 2028 | ADAC Luftrettung | ||
| 2028 | DRF Luftrettung | ||
| 2028 |  Global Medical Response | ||
| 2028 | Metro Aviation | ||
| 2028 | Air Methods |
Global Distribution of H140 |
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Construction Numbers |
| C/N | Built as | Year | History | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | D-HEEY | ||
