HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters posts 544 gross orders in 2025 as civil and military demand rises
Airbus Helicopters recorded 544 gross helicopter orders in 2025, corresponding to 536 net orders, as demand increased across both civil and military segments, according to company data released this week. The manufacturer delivered 392 helicopters during the year, with orders coming from 205 customers in 50 countries.
In unit terms, Airbus Helicopters said it captured 51% of the global civil and parapublic market in 2025, while its share of the military market rose to 28%. The company also reported growing activity in uncrewed aerial systems, with new contracts signed during the year for several tactical drone platforms.
Orders in 2025 included several large government commitments. Spain placed an order for 100 helicopters, comprising 50 H145Ms, 31 NH90s for its armed forces, and initial orders for the H175M.
Germany exercised options for 20 additional H145Ms, increasing its total to 82 aircraft, and took delivery of its first NH90 Sea Tiger. Other NH90-related activity included additional aircraft for the Netherlands and a follow-on support contract signed by Greece.
In the heavy segment, Greece ordered eight H215 helicopters for firefighting missions, while Morocco signed a contract for ten H225Ms. The light twin market also saw new orders, including 13 H135 helicopters for Spain and seven H135s ordered by the UK’s National Police Air Service.
With 149 orders across civil, parapublic, and military roles, the H145 remained the company’s highest-selling model during the year.
Airbus also reported progress across several newer programs. The H140 light twin, unveiled in 2025, secured 61 firm orders. The Racer high-speed demonstrator exceeded its original performance targets, reaching a cruise speed of 440 km/h.
In the medium twin segment, the H160 achieved roughly half of the civil and parapublic market share and entered new mission areas, including law enforcement, firefighting, and offshore energy operations. The H175 received 15 orders in 2025.
To support demand, Airbus Helicopters continued to expand its industrial footprint. Construction began in 2025 on a new final assembly line for the H125 in Vemagal, India, which is expected to become the fourth assembly line for the model worldwide once inaugurated.
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