H160 Source: Airbus Helicopters H160 Source: Airbus Helicopters Close

This first serial H160 is to join the three H160 prototypes in the final steps of the flight test campaign. The prototypes have already accumulated more than 1,000 flight hours.

The last stages of flight testing are geared toward confirming that modifications introduced into the serial configuration have no impact on the H160's handling qualities.

H225M Source: Airbus Helicopters H225M Source: Airbus Helicopters Close

"This partnership is in line with our European cooperation strategy at Airbus and a demonstration of our commitment to accelerate our collaboration with one of Europe's fastest-growing economies," said Bruno Even, Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Helicopters. "This project has been made possible thanks to Hungary's industrial expertise and commitment to innovation, which will now thrive in Airbus' global supply chain."

The agreement envisions creation of a green field production unit within Airbus. The unit is to begin work by manufacturing mechanical parts for delivery to Airbus' major component assembly center for helicopter dynamic components. A local supply chain is to be qualified to perform certain tasks such as surface treatment.

An SSL-built satellite Source: Telesat An SSL-built satellite Source: Telesat Close

The satellite features a central On-Board Processor (OBP), developed by Ovzon and already being manufactured by a third party. The OBP will be connected to high performance steerable beams. When Ovzon signed a launch contract with SpaceX in October 2018, the launch was planned for the fourth quarter of 2020. However, the new contract pushes launch back to 2021. Ovzon has indicated that the deal with SpaceX has been modified to meet the new launch date.

The deal is also significant because SSL parent, Maxar Technologies, is considering letting go of its GEO satellite manufacturing operations as demand for GEO satellites declines. The company has already begun selling real estate owned by SSL and may sell or spin off SSL itself. It's not clear how this deal will affect those plans; however, it is clear that operations will need to continue until at least 2021.

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