The BO-105 was one of the first light, twin-engine turbine helicopters built, using an advanced rotor developed with the assistance of Aerospatiale, with fibreglass blades attached to a flexible hub of forged titanium.

The Nord 262 light transport, originally known as the Max Holste Super Broussard, was designed by Avions Max Holste but in 1960, this company was taken over by Nord Aviation.