Hexcel Corporation, an advanced composites company that develops lightweight, high-performance structural materials for aerospace, defence, and industrial applications, has announced to extend its 40-year partnership with Airbus, an international pioneer in the aerospace industry, by supplying composite materials for the new H160 helicopter.
Hexcel’s reinforcements, prepregs, adhesives, and honeycomb materials have been selected for the H160’s composite fuselage structures and main rotor blades.Hexcel Corporation, an advanced composites company that develops lightweight, high-performance structural materials for aerospace, defence, and industrial applications, has announced to extend its 40-year partnership with Airbus, an international pioneer in the aerospace industry, by supplying composite materials for the new H160 helicopter.#
The H160 was designed by Airbus helicopters to create added value for customers in terms of performance, economic competitiveness, safety, and comfort. The use of Hexcel’s composite materials throughout the structure (fuselage, tail boom, tail rotor, and main rotor blades) contributes to the lightweight fuel-saving design and performance optimisation.
H160 configurations in development include offshore transportation, business and private aviation, emergency medical services, public services, and commercial passenger transport. The helicopter is planned to enter into service in 2019.
Thierry Merlot, Hexcel president aerospace EMEA-AP said, “Hexcel’s composite materials have been used in Airbus helicopters’ programs for many years and we are honoured to be continuing our long term relationship, based on innovation and continuous improvement. We thank Airbus helicopters for their selection and look forward to our ongoing supply of high performance, weight saving composites materials for this innovative rotorcraft.” (GK)
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