A pioneer of modern helicopter technology: the BO105 celebrates its 50th birthday (Airbus Helicopters SAS)
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(Source: Airbus Helicopters SAS) Innovative technology continues to leave its mark on Airbus` helicopter fleet today Customers around the world value the BO105 for its versatility, robustness and reliability More than 400 aircraft still in use Donauwörth - This month marks 50 years since the BO105 embarked on its maiden flight, on 16 February 1967, in Ottobrunn near Munich. Conceived as a two-tonne-class light multi-purpose helicopter, cutting-edge technologies and materials led to the BO105 being the first helicopter to feature a rigid, hingeless rotor head made of titanium and glass-fibre-reinforced rotor blades. `The BO105 has made a name for itself...