Global – Airbus Helicopters reported a robust order performance in 2025, securing 544 gross helicopter orders (net: 536) from 205 customers across 50 countries, highlighting strong global demand across civil, parapublic, military, and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) markets.

• Airbus Helicopters logged 544 gross orders in 2025, with 536 net orders, reflecting nearly a 20% increase in units compared with prior periods.

• The company delivered 392 helicopters in 2025, sustaining its global presence across mission profiles.

• Breakdown of 2025 deliveries by type:
  • H125 – 129 units
  • H130 – 47 units
  • H135 – 45 units
  • H140 – 61 units
  • H145 – 149 units
  • H160 – 30 units
  • H175 – 15 units
  • Super Puma – 34 units
  • NH90 – 34 units

• Airbus captured 51% of the civil and parapublic helicopter market and 28% of the military market in unit bookings, reinforcing its competitive position in both commercial and defence segments.

• Major sovereign commitments included Spain’s landmark order for 100 helicopters (50 H145Ms, 31 NH90s across all armed forces branches, and first orders for H175M), and Germany’s continuation of its modernisation with 20 additional H145Ms.

• The NH90 programme showed renewed activity: the Netherlands ordered three additional aircraft, Greece signed a follow‑on support contract, and Germany received its first NH90 Sea Tiger anti‑submarine/anti‑surface warfare variant.

• In the heavy helicopter segment, Greece ordered eight H215s for firefighting, and Morocco contracted ten H225M helicopters, with first deliveries to Iraq.

• The H145 emerged as the top seller with 149 orders, reaffirming its broad appeal across civil and parapublic and military markets.

• Airbus introduced the H140, a next‑generation light twin engine helicopter with 61 firm orders, featuring innovative design elements including a T‑tail configuration.

• The Racer demonstrator achieved a cruise speed of 440 km/h (240 kts), surpassing original performance targets and reflecting Airbus’ capability to deliver high‑speed rotorcraft solutions with optimised aerodynamics.

• Airbus expanded its UAS portfolio by integrating Survey Copter, securing first contracts with Drone Forge and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMS Agency), plus six VSR700s for the French Ministry of Armed Forces.

• Through HTeaming capabilities, Airbus continues to advance crewed‑uncrewed teaming solutions, enabling real‑time management of uncrewed systems from crewed platforms and enhancing overall mission effectiveness.

• The H160 programme progressed with the military H160M “Guépard” completing its first flight and sustained civil market share (~50%) in the medium twin segment. The H160 also expanded operational use with law enforcement, firefighting, and offshore missions, including first U.S. energy sector operations with PHI Aviation.

• The H175 super medium helicopter received 15 orders in 2025, strengthening its role in the upper mid‑size segment.

• To support growing demand, Airbus commenced construction of a new Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Vemagal, Karnataka, India—the world’s fourth H125 FAL—further enhancing industrial capacity and reinforcing commitments to the Indian market and global supply chain resilience.

Statements

• “Airbus Helicopters’ outstanding performance in 2025, marked by an order intake increase close to 20% in units, demonstrates that our modern civil and military portfolios are delivering the precise mission capabilities required in today’s complex environment,” said Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters.

• “Our focus on defence and security has never been sharper. Furthermore, we are leading the shift toward UAS by integrating Survey Copter into our core operations, establishing a comprehensive range of tactical drones. By combining drones with our advanced and unique HTeaming capabilities, we provide a seamless, networked ecosystem for the modern battlespace,” added Bruno Even.

Source: Airbus
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