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Airbus Instructor Sets World Record on NH90 and Tiger

Airbus Australia flight instructor Matt Barker is the first pilot in the world to achieve 1000 flight hours on both the ARH Tiger and MRH90 Taipan helicopters





Airbus Instructor Sets World Record on NH90 and Tiger
Airbus Helicopters, September 13, 2018 - Brisbane – In a pioneering career in aviation, Airbus Qualified Flight Instructor Matt Barker has become the first pilot in the world to achieve 1000 flight hours on both the ARH Tiger and NH90 (known as the MRH Taipan in Australia).

The milestone was reached whilst Matt was supporting the Australian Defence Force on an MRH Taipan training exercise at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area in central Queensland. Matt’s 1000 flight hours in the MRH followed his earlier achievement of 1000 flight hours in the ARH Tiger.

Matt Barker is an Airbus MRH90 Taipan Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) at the Army Aviation Training Centre, Oakey in Australia. Matt started his flying career when he enlisted in the Australian Army as a Specialist Service Officer Pilot in October 1987. He was the lead military instructor during the Australian Army’s introduction into service of the ARH Tiger, working side by side with Airbus in Marignane during 2004-2005. Matt transitioned from the Army to Airbus in 2013 after 26 years of service with the Australian Defence Force and continued his role as an ARH Tiger QFI with a transition onto MRH90 in 2014.

In speaking of the achievement, Deanne Barnett, Vice President Governmental Helicopters Australia Pacific, Airbus said “Matt has been an integral and important instructor and mentor for Army’s next generation of MRH Taipan pilots.

“Following a highly regarded career with the Australian Defence Force, Airbus proudly brought Matt into the company so he could continue teaching the country’s future helicopter pilots. He is an important member of the Airbus family and continues to offer insights and advice to his fellow Airbus pilots and to the future operational possibilities for MRH-90” said Ms Barnett.

Asked what motivates him to keep flying, Matt responded “I enjoy teaching and passing on the lessons I’ve learnt and I enjoy being part of the Army flying system. If I could pass on one piece of advice for the young aircrew it would be to make sure you keep having fun”.

More than half of Matt’s 8150 hours of flying experience has been achieved on Airbus helicopters with 2275 hours on the AS350 Squirrel in addition to his 1000 hours on both the MRH Taipan and ARH Tiger.

About Airbus: Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2017 it generated reported revenues of €67 billion and employed a workforce of around 129,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Airbus Instructor Sets World Record on NH90 and Tiger





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  See also


AU Airbus Group Australia Pacific
Tiger ARH in AU Australian Army Aviation
NH Industries MRH90 Taipan




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