European helicopter manufacturer and a division of Airbus, producing military and civilian rotorcraft.
| Founded | 1992 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 🇫🇷 Marignane, France |
| Region | EUROPE |
| Employees | 10K+ |
Airbus Helicopters is a major global helicopter manufacturer headquartered in France, part of the larger Airbus SE aerospace group. The company designs, manufactures, and supports a wide range of helicopters for military, law enforcement, and civilian applications, including the Tiger attack helicopter, NH90 transport helicopter, and H125/H145 civil variants.
The division serves customers across NATO and allied nations, with significant export markets. It operates multiple production facilities across Europe and maintains a substantial workforce engaged in helicopter development, manufacturing, and support services.
Airbus Helicopters was formed through the consolidation of European helicopter manufacturers, with roots tracing back to Aérospatiale and other regional producers. It became part of the Airbus group structure and has evolved into one of the world's leading helicopter manufacturers.