Three H140 prototypes flew together for the first time in December 2025. Aircraft #2 will take part in cold-weather trials in Norway and Finland in 2026.
Apr 14, 2026 · Airbus H140 flight testing accelerates with three prototypes operating in extreme cold in Finland, snow trials in Norway, and upcoming hot-and-high campaigns in the U.S. ahead of 2028 entry into service.
Sep 16, 2025 · The Airbus H140 helicopter has successfully concluded a demanding “hot and high” flight test campaign in the Pyrenees, validating performance and reliability under extreme conditions of altitude and temperature
Aug 4, 2025 · The second prototype of the new 3-ton class helicopter Airbus H140 completed its maiden flight in Germany. First deliveries of the more than 70 aircraft on order are scheduled for 2028
Mar 11, 2025 · 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