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Airbus Helicopters’ New EC145 T2 is certified: Deliveries To Begin In The Third Quarter

Defense Daily Staff

Thursday, April 17th, 2014

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Airbus Helicopters’ New EC145 T2 is certified: Deliveries To Begin In The Third Quarter

EC145 T2 Asia Demo Tour Photo: Airbus Helicopters

The newest member of Airbus Helicopters’ EC145 rotorcraft family--the EC145 T2--has been certified, clearing the way for deliveries beginning in the third quarter of this year, company officials said. Issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the certification covers the full range of capabilities, including single-pilot and instrument flight rules (IFR) and single engine operations (Cat.A/VTOL), along with night vision goggle capability. Approximately 20 EC145 T2 currently are in series production, providing a basis for the initial deliveries and…

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