AviationNews – Airbus Helicopters has awarded French aerospace supplier Latecoere a new contract to develop and manufacture critical cockpit control panels for the H175's Full Icing Protection System, broadening the twin-engine aircraft's mission readiness in adverse weather. The selection ensures the super-medium helicopter can safely execute high-stakes operations in freezing and low-temperature environments. The agreement, announced on October 13, 2026, builds on a long-standing industrial partnership between both aerospace leaders.