Airbus Helicopters Deploys System Platform for Gearbox Test Bench Automation

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Airbus Helicopters Deploys System Platform for Gearbox Test Bench Automation

Case study showing how Airbus Helicopters used AVEVA System Platform, InTouch HMI and Historian to halve test development time and create reusable, scalable test beds.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Airbus Helicopters replaced fragmented test systems with a unified AVEVA platform to supervise multiple gearbox test benches. The solution standardized object libraries, eliminated custom scripting, and enabled real-time data capture for certification testing. Development time dropped from 600-800 hours to 300-400 hours per test configuration while supporting parallel testing across 200 scenarios.

Key takeaways

Test development time reduced by 50% through reusable objects and standardized HMI screens

Open architecture allowed in-house modifications without system integrator involvement

Historian delivered real-time archiving and traceability for certification compliance

Single supervisory platform now manages multiple test benches and logistics workflows

40% efficiency gain achieved by removing scripting and leveraging reusable visualizations

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