AIR Airbus SE

By Robert Wall

PARIS--Airbus Helicopters delivered fewer helicopters last year and also suffered a decline in order bookings as the world's largest rotorcraft maker focused on transforming the business and addressing technical problems with one of its models.

The unit of Airbus Group NV (AIR.FR) shipped 471 helicopters in 2014, compared with 497 in the previous year, the company said in a statement.

Order bookings retreated for a second year to 402 net bookings after falling 10% to 422 deals signed in 2013. The helicopter maker also said that orders for 33 military NH90 transport helicopters were cancelled last year.

Looking forward, Airbus Helicopter president Guillaume Faury said "2015 should be a period of stabilization across our industry" and that the unit would focus on boosting competitiveness.

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