Airbus to sell 123 helicopters to China

China on Monday signed a deal with Airbus Group’s helicopter division to purchase 123 helicopters during German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visit to China, Reuters reported. The orders, including both light single-engine helicopters from Airbus Helicopters’ Ecureuil family and the light twin-engine EC135, are being placed by three Chinese general aviation service providers, the company said in a statement.” It is evident that China’s relaxation of its low-altitude airspace regulations is enabling the country’s burgeoning helicopter market to realize its potential,” said Airbus Helicopters CEO Guillaume Faury.