Sea Lion’s Qualification Phase Has Started

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13 July 2018

Sea Lion’s Qualification Phase Has Started
Donauwörth – The second prototype of the NH90 Sea Lion has performed
its first flight in serial configuration on July 10. This event marks the beginning of the
helicopter’s qualification phase together with the customer’s official authorities. When the qualification phase is finished, the German customer will release the military type certificate to allow the first serial delivery, which is scheduled for end of 2019. Altogether 18 helicopters are on order.


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Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2017 it generated revenues of € 59 billion
restated for IFRS 15 and employed a workforce of around 129,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range
of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker,
combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters,
Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

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