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Airbus H140: Bridging the Light Twin Helicopter Gap | FAA Decoded Podcast #10
Welcome to Episode 10 of FAA Decoded, where we explore Airbus Helicopters’ latest innovation, the H140, unveiled at the Verticon 2025 show in Dallas on March 13! In this 7-minute episode, we dive into the H140’s role as a game-changer in the light twin-engine helicopter market, positioned between the H135 and H145. Designed with a 20% larger cabin, a five-blade rotor for smoother flights, and a T-shaped tail with an optimized Fenestron for better hovering, the H140 meets operator demands for enhanced performance and space.

Powered by the new Safran Arrius 2ES engine, delivering 700 shaft horsepower with improved fuel efficiency, the H140 also features the advanced Helionix avionics suite for safer and more efficient operations. We discuss its development timeline—flight testing began in mid-2023, with type certification and entry into service slated for 2028, followed by FAA validation in 2029. Learn how the H140’s design, including its composite tail boom and focus on emergency medical services, positions it to bridge the gap in the 3-tonne class rotorcraft market.

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