Established January 2014 from former Eurocopter UK
Airbus UK in Oxford serves as a major civilian helicopter support and services centre, providing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), training, and engineering support for commercial and public-sector operators. The site supports a wide range of Airbus Helicopters types, including the H125, H135, H145, and H175, and plays an important role in sustaining civil aviation activities such as emergency medical services, law-enforcement aviation, offshore support, and corporate transport.
In addition to technical services, the Oxford facility acts as a regional hub for customer support, pilot and technician training, and operational consultancy, serving operators across the UK and Europe. Its location at Oxford Airport (OXF / EGTK) allows close integration with flight training and demonstration activities, reinforcing Airbus Helicopters’ presence in the civilian rotorcraft market.
Airbus UK in Oxford serves as a major civilian helicopter support and services centre, providing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), training, and engineering support for commercial and public-sector operators. The site supports a wide range of Airbus Helicopters types, including the H125, H135, H145, and H175, and plays an important role in sustaining civil aviation activities such as emergency medical services, law-enforcement aviation, offshore support, and corporate transport.
In addition to technical services, the Oxford facility acts as a regional hub for customer support, pilot and technician training, and operational consultancy, serving operators across the UK and Europe. Its location at Oxford Airport (OXF / EGTK) allows close integration with flight training and demonstration activities, reinforcing Airbus Helicopters’ presence in the civilian rotorcraft market.
News about Airbus Helicopters UK |
Leonardo Wins UK NMH Contract for 23 AW149 Helicopters
08-Mar-26 - The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Leonardo a £1 billion contract for 23 AW149 helicopters under the New Medium Helicopter (NMH) program, to be built at Yeovil, supporting 3,300 jobs and 12,000 across the supply chain. #AW149
Two-Year Jupiter HC2 Support Contract for Airbus UK
16-Dec-25 - A two-year £33.6 million contract was awarded to Oxford-based Airbus UK to support six new H145D3 Jupiter HC2 helicopters to be deployed by the RAF in Cyprus and the Army Air Corps in Brunei #H145
Artemis Mobile Locator Offered for Airbus Helicopters
09-Sep-25 - It was announced during the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2025 in London that Smith Myers’ Artemis Mobile Phone Detection and Location Systems (MPDLS) will be factory-fitted and offered as a retrofit option across Airbus Helicopters’ models #PhoneLocator
UK National Police Air Service Orders Seven H135 Helicopters
12-Mar-25 - As the initial phase of its 16-strong fleet renewal program, the National Police Air Service (NPAS) will receive seven new H135 helicopters from Airbus UK #NPAS
Ireland Orders Four 5-Bladed Airbus H145M Helicopters
10-Jan-25 - Republic of Ireland orders four H145M helicopters to Airbus UK #Ireland
Airbus and Lockheed Martin Withdraw from UK Future Helicopter Competition
03-Sep-24 - Airbus and Lockheed Martin announced their withdrawal from the UK’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) program, leaving Leonardo as the sole bidder with its AW149 model to replace the Puma and AS365 currently in service #NMH
GKN and Airbus Sign MoU on Industrial Participation
03-Aug-23 - GKN Aerospace and Airbus Helicopters signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) follows recent pre-selection of 14 H225M helicopters for the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF). Scope of collaboration covers multiple projects and work packages #H225M
Heli-One Partners H175M for RAF NMH Bid
12-Jul-23 - Heli-One, the MRO subsidiary of CHC, will provide gearbox maintenance for the Airbus H175M if it is selected in the Royal Air Force New Medium Helicopter (NMH) Programme competition #H175M
Boeing Joins H175M Team for UK NMH Competition
06-Mar-23 - Airbus welcomes Boeing to the H175M Task Force for UK New Medium Helicopter (NMH) competition to replace the RAF Puma helicopters #H175M
Airbus and IntlSOS Launch LifeSaver in Estonia
05-Mar-23 - International SOS (IntlSOS) and Airbus Helicopters in partnership to launch in Estonia the next generation emergency medical system improvement programme, LifeSaver. #LifeSaver
Four Industry Awards for Devon Air Ambulance
23-Nov-22 - Annual Awards sponsored by Airbus recognises those working within and in support of the UK air ambulance community #awards
H175M Task Force for RAF NMH
18-Jul-22 - Airbus announced Babcock, Martin-Baker, Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) and Spirit AeroSystems as partners for the H175M proposal for the UK’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) tender to replace the Puma helicopter #H175M
Airbus H175M at DSEI 2021
08-Sep-21 - Airbus will showcase a H175M model for the Royal Air Force New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2021 exhibition at Excel, London, September 14-17 #DSEI
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Model Types| Model | Del'd | From | To | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AH H175M cancelled | 2021 | 2024 | ||
| Aerospatiale AS332L Super Puma | ||||
| Airbus ACH130 | ||||
| Airbus ACH135 | ||||
| Airbus ACH145 | ||||
| Airbus AS365N3+ Dauphin 2 | ||||
| Airbus EC135T2+ | ||||
| Airbus H120 | ||||
| Airbus H125 | ||||
| Airbus H130 | ||||
| Airbus H135 / EC135T3 | ||||
| Airbus H135 / EC135T3H | ||||
| Airbus H145D2 / EC145T2 | ||||
| Airbus H145D3 | ||||
| Airbus H155 | ||||
| Airbus H160 | ||||
| Eurocopter AS332L2 Super Puma | ||||
| Eurocopter AS350B3e Ecureuil | ||||
| Eurocopter AS355NP Ecureuil 2 / TwinStar | ||||
| Eurocopter EC120B | ||||
| Eurocopter EC135P2+ | ||||
| Eurocopter EC135T1 | ||||
| Eurocopter EC155B1 | ||||
| Eurocopter EC225LP | ||||
