Airbus Helicopters H175 granted certification by CAAC

(ECNS) -- The H175, a type of helicopter of Airbus, has received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), Airbus said on Thursday.

This certification will allow H175 deliveries to begin in China, one of the most demanding markets worldwide for civil helicopters with a growing need for the super-medium segment, said Airbus, adding that four H175 helicopters will be delivered to Chinese customers in 2023.

The H175 belongs to the super-medium class of helicopters, which was put into service in 2015. Combining long range with advanced quality of flight, it provides the best solution for a number of missions, including offshore crew change, search and rescue, public services, and private and business aviation. The 53 H175 helicopters currently in service have accumulated over 185,000 flight hours in 13 countries.