# Airbus Helicopters to set up H135 assembly line in Qingdao, China

Airbus Helicopters signed a deal to set up an assembly line in Jimo, Shandong province, China, to build H135 helicopters. The line is scheduled to start operation in 2018 with an annual capacity of 36 helicopters.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2017-05-10
- Where: Jimo, Shandong province, China, China
- Starts operating: 2018
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 36 helicopters annually
- Products: H135 helicopters
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Airbus Helicopters](https://endata.com/companies/18035.md)
- [China Aviation Supplies Holding Co](https://endata.com/companies/24189.md) (partner)
- [Qingdao United General Aviation Co](https://endata.com/companies/24190.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [govt.chinadaily.com.cn](https://govt.chinadaily.com.cn/s/201705/10/WS5b77d97b498e855160e88632/airbus-to-make-h135-helicopters-in-shandong.html), 2017-05-10: "The line is scheduled to go into operation next year, and is expected to produce 36 helicopters annually."

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