French Navy to get two additional H160s
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20th May 2021
The French Armament General Directorate has confirmed an option to Airbus Helicopters, Babcock and Safran Helicopter Engines for two more H160 helicopters for the French Navy.
The aircraft will join four H160s already contracted in 2020, the first of which is currently being assembled by Airbus Helicopters in Marignane, France. The six H160s will be delivered in a search and rescue (SAR) configuration and are due to begin operations in May 2022 from Lanveoc-Poulmic naval air station, Cherbourg airport and Hyères naval air station.
The six H160 helicopters destined for the French Navy will focus on search and rescue operations. Airbus