UK’s Devon & Cornwall Police takes delivery of a new EC145
Source: Eurocopter, 10 Mar, 10
On Friday 5th March the Devon & Cornwall Police took delivery of a new EC145 helicopter. This most modern machine was customised at Eurocopter UK in Oxford to meet the demanding needs of the modern police service. It is equipped with the latest aids to police reconnaissance and airborne crime fighting. Included is a state-of-the-art [...]
After 2½ years of controversy, Cayman Islands Police take delivery of EC135
Source: Cayman News Service, 7 Mar, 10
After almost three years and a considerable amount of controversy, the police helicopter has finally landed in the Cayman Islands
North West Air Ambulance opens another charity shop
Source: North West Air Ambulance, 5 Mar, 10
The shop was opened by ITV Granada’s Paul Crone who said “It is a privilege to open this shop as it allows the charity to increase not only its takings through sales but the number of donated items they can accept.”
“The money made by the charity shop helps saves people’s lives on a daily basis [...]
EADS North America delivers 100th UH-72A Lakota to the US Army
Source: EADS North America, 5 Mar, 10
Arlington, Virginia and Columbus, Mississippi, March 04, 2010
Latest milestone marks another accomplishment for one of the most successful acquisition programs in U.S. Army aviation history
EADS North America delivered its 100th UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter to the U.S. Army today, marking another on-time and on-budget achievement for a highly successful program that supports America’s warfighters [...]
United Rotorcraft Solutions delivers customized EC130 to Cannon Aviation Group
Source: United Rotorcraft Solutions, 4 Mar, 10
United Rotorcraft Solutions (URS) delivered a customized Eurocopter EC130 to Cannon Aviation Group of Georgetown, TX on March 3, 2010.
Configured to meet the requirements of Cannon’s customer, URS completed the EC130 with a Sagem Integrated Cockpit Display, Avidyne TAS 610 TCAS, a Garmin GMX200 MFD, Garmin 696, L-3 WX-500 Stormscope and Garmin GMA340 audio panel, [...]
NTSB: AS350 design contributed to fatal April 2008 crash
Source: KTUU, 4 Mar, 10
Floor-mounted fuel controls on a helicopter that crashed in 2008 near Chickaloon, killing four people and injuring one, contributed to the accident according to a NTSB report released Wednesday
Eurocopter sells seven AS365N3s to Pawan Hans
Source: Eurocopter, 3 Mar, 10
Hyderabad: Eurocopter, the world’s number one manufacturer of helicopters and Pawan Hans Helicopters, today announce the purchase of seven new Dauphin AS 365 N3 helicopters by Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited. Mrs. Marie-Agnes Veve, Head of Eurocopter activities in India and Mr. Rainer Farid, VP Sales South Asia, Eurocopter presented a memento to Mr. R.K. Tyagi, [...]
Scottish Ambulance Service adds doctors to flights
Source: Scotsman, 3 Mar, 10
A pilot scheme in the West of Scotland has seen emergency medicine consultants being sent out on air missions with the Scottish Ambulance Service. It will now be rolled out across the whole of the country, costing about £2 million a year, after being deemed a huge success
Eurocopter and Pawan Hans set up two JV companies
Source: The Hindu, 2 Mar, 10
Eurocopter announced that it would form ventures with Pawan Hans Helicopters for maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) and training facilities either in Mumbai or Delhi.
Dart Announces TC Approval of Apical’s Cylindrical Emergency Float Systems for the AS355
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 2 Mar, 10
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries Inc., has received Transport Canada approval of their Cylindrical Emergency Float Systems with & without Liferafts for the Eurocopter AS355E, F, F1, F2, N & NP models.
Apical’s Eurocopter AS355 Cylindrical Emergency Float Systems are the only float systems certified for take-off after [...]
Fishtail Air takes delivery of new AS350B3 at Kathmandu base
Source: Republica, 2 Mar, 10
Fishtail Air now has five helicopters — a Bell 206 BIII Jet Ranger, an AS350 B and AS350 B2 and two AS350 B3s.
Eurocopter gears up to strengthen partnerships with Indian industry
Source: Eurocopter, 2 Mar, 10
Eurocopter, the global leader in helicopter manufacturing, will be showing a strong presence at India Aviation 2010, the second edition of the international exhibition on Civil Aviation Sector. This event, being organized by the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation, will see Eurocopter presenting its range of commercial helicopters and latest technology.
As Norbert Ducrot, Eurocopter Senior [...]
Texas Department of Public Safety adds two AS350B3s
Source: American Eurocopter, 2 Mar, 10
March 1, 2010 Grand Prairie, Texas – American Eurocopter announced today that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has ordered two AS350 B3-2B1 helicopters expanding mission capabilities to the department by adding a more powerful version of the AS350B3 coupled with the benefit of the Turbomeca Arriell 2B1 Full-Authority-Digital-Engine-Control (FADEC). These helicopters will join [...]
Luminator to supply LS16 Searchlight for US Army’s UH-72A Lakota
Source: Luminator, 1 Mar, 10
Luminator is selected to provide its LS16 Searchlight on the U.S. Army’s UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter for Security and Support missions.
From Luminator’s initial design stage our objective for the LS16 searchlight is to improve flight safety, integrate the latest technology, improve reliability, simplify assembly, and lower maintenance cost. The search light uses solid-state electronics, [...]
Brazil’s National Institute of Environment adds AS350
Source: Globo, 28 Feb, 10
The helicopter will help in monitoring in the detection of environmental crimes, deforestation and illegal construction in protected areas.
FAA Grants STC for ALERTS Vision 1000 FDM System
Source: Appareo Systems, 28 Feb, 10
Appareo Systems and Eurocopter today announced that the FAA has recently granted a Supplemental Type Certificate for the ALERTS Vision 1000 Flight Data Management (FDM) system. The STC covers installation in Eurocopter AS350 B1, BA, B2, and B3 aircraft. Additional STCs for other aircraft models are planned.
The ALERTS Vision 1000, the most recent addition to [...]
Bristow urged to improve training after crash
Source: Evening Express, 27 Feb, 10
Accident investigators have now made several recommendations for Bristow Helicopters, which is based at Aberdeen Airport. The incident on November 21, 2006, happened near the Dutch port of Den Helder
Turbomeca working on alternative engine for Chinese EC175
Source: Rotorhub, 24 Feb, 10
CEO Pierre Fabre told reporters at Heli-Expo that the company was working with the Chinese on a development of its Ardiden engine, called the WZ-16.
US Customs and Border Protection orders six AS350B3s
Source: American Eurocopter, 24 Feb, 10
From the Eurocopter booth at Heli-Expo, American Eurocopter announced that U.S. Customs and Border Protection has entered into the first option year on the Light Enforcement Helicopter (LEH) contract and placed an order for six AS350B3s. This is the second order on the LEH contract that was awarded to American Eurocopter by the Department of [...]
Eurocopter enhances Cabin Comfort for a smoother Ride
Source: Eurocopter, 24 Feb, 10
Eurocopter’s R&D teams are working on several programs to enhance cabin comfort providing customers with a smoother ride. Five-blade main rotors as on the EC155 and EC225 have led to a significant reduction of vibrations. Advanced rotor systems such as a piezo active rotor, designated Blue Pulse™ and currently under development, are designed to minimize [...]
Eurocopter – Applying innovation for increased flight safety and more eco-friendly helicopters
Source: American Eurocopter, 24 Feb, 10
The Heli-Expo 2010 trade show is spotlighting a range of innovations that will help keep American Eurocopter at the forefront of the U.S. rotary-wing marketplace with helicopters that are even safer and more environmentally friendly.
Technologies displayed at Heli-Expo 2010 by parent company Eurocopter (stand #3128) include revolutionary main rotor blade designs that reduce noise and [...]
Professional Pilot magazine’s customer survey recognizes improvements in Eurocopter’s product support
Source: American Eurocopter, 24 Feb, 10
Eurocopter’s best rating increase in Professional Pilot magazine’s highly respected Helicopter Product Support Survey is a confirmation of the company’s efforts to enhance its customer support.
American Eurocopter’s investments to improve customer support include upgrading one of the multi-function dynamic component test benches at its Grand Prairie, Texas headquarters to perform EC135 main gear box overhauls.
The [...]
Travis County STAR Flight confirms order for an EC145 at Heli-Expo
Source: American Eurocopter, 24 Feb, 10
American Eurocopter announced that Travis County STAR Flight has ordered another EC145 for its public safety air rescue program based in Austin, Texas. This will be the third EC145 in its fleet providing service and support for more than 19 counties in the central Texas area.
“STAR Flight is a premiere program in the United States [...]
Cobham expects HeliSAS certification on Bell 206/407 and AS350 by year-end
Source: Flightglobal, 24 Feb, 10
Cobham is confident the new low-cost autopilot product will eventually become available for several light helicopter models.
Metro Aviation delivers new Massachusetts State Police EC135
Source: Metro Aviation, 23 Feb, 10
After receiving a competitive bid award last year, north Louisiana based Metro Aviation, Inc. has delivered the first new law enforcement equipped Single Pilot IFR (SPIFR) EC135T2+ to the Massachusetts State Police Aviation Section. The comprehensively equipped aircraft was delivered in new “green” condition from the manufacturer to Shreveport, Louisiana where it underwent the extensive [...]
Metro Aviation launches offshore IFR, NVG, air medical EC135P2+ for Acadian Ambulance, Air Med Services
Source: Metro Aviation, 23 Feb, 10
Nationwide air medical transportation service provider, Metro Aviation, Inc. recently announced the completion and delivery of an air medically equipped, dual pilot IFR offshore EC135 with NVG capability. The aircraft was finished at the Metro Aviation main facility in Shreveport, Louisiana and delivered to Acadian Ambulance, Air Med Services in Lafayette, Louisiana. The new addition [...]
Suffolk County Police Department Orders Another AS350B2
Source: American Eurocopter, 23 Feb, 10
American Eurocopter announced today that the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) has ordered another AS350 B2 helicopter that will join the department’s existing fleet of two AS350 B2s and one EC145. The aircraft will replace another helicopter and with this addition, the SCPD’s Aviation Section will become an all-Eurocopter fleet operator.
“Due to their outstanding performance [...]
Temsco Helicopters Begins Fleet Upgrade Program with AS350B3 Purchase
23 Feb, 10
From the Eurocopter booth at Heli-Expo, American Eurocopter announced that TEMSCO Helicopters has signed for an AS350 B3 helicopter as it begins a fleet upgrade program. TEMSCO’s fleet includes 56 helicopters and 39 of those are Eurocopter aircraft.
“TEMSCO was one of the launch customers for the AStar in North America and they played an integral [...]
Air Methods orders eight Eurocopter EC130s and four AS350B3s
23 Feb, 10
American Eurocopter announced that Air Methods Corporation, the world’s largest air medical transportation provider, has ordered eight EC130 and four AS350B3 helicopters.
After the breakfast, American Eurocopter President and CEO Marc Paganini said, “Air Methods is a valued, long-time customer and we respect their continued commitment to the air medical industry and to incorporating advanced technology [...]
PWC Signs FMP(R) Agreement with Eurocopter UK for EC135 Support
Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada, 23 Feb, 10
Pratt & Whitney Canada’s Customer Service Centre (CSC) Europe GmbH, a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney Canada and MTU Aero Engines, has signed a Fleet Management ProgramTM (FMP(R)) agreement with Eurocopter U.K. Ltd. to provide comprehensive maintenance support for six PW206B2-powered EC135 helicopters operated by various United Kingdom (U.K.) Police Air Support Units.
“Superior [...]
Papillon Helicopters Adds Another EC130
Source: American Eurocopter, 22 Feb, 10
American Eurocopter announced today that Papillon Helicopters, Inc. has ordered another EC130 B4 to its aerial tour operations in the Grand Canyon and the surrounding area. This is the fourteenth EC130 B4 in the company’s fleet.
“Papillon is a valued customer and their continued selection of the EC130 affirms the aircraft as a proven platform for [...]
Eurocopter offers new Inlet Barrier Filter for EC135P2
Source: Eurocopter, 22 Feb, 10
Eurocopter displays an EC135 P2i with a newly developed inlet barrier filter (IBF) at Heli-Expo. During the show, the aircraft was handed over to ADAC Air Rescue of Germany, the first operator to put the new system into service. It is ADAC’s 30th EC135 in total and its first to be equipped with this filter [...]
Eurocopter presents new EC225 Fire-Fighting System
Source: Eurocopter, 22 Feb, 10
Eurocopter displays its new fire-fighting system developed for the EC225 at this year’s Heli-Expo. The system, which has been extensively tested during forest fires on the island of Corsica (France), is one of the most effective and powerful helicopter-borne fire-fighting systems available in the market. The first operator to utilize this system is South Korea’s [...]
Aspen Avionics and Chippewa Aerospace Partner on Helicopter STCs
Source: Aspen Avionics, 22 Feb, 10
pen Avionics, Inc., manufacturer of the award-winning Evolution Flight Display System, and Chippewa Aerospace, a leading aerospace engineering service firm, announce their partnership to develop a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installation of the Aspen Evolution EFD1000H Pro Primary Flight Display (PFD), the EFD1000H Multi-Function Display (MFD), and the EFD500H MFD on the Robinson R22 [...]
Guardian Mobility receives STC for Eurocopter AS350, AS355
Source: Guardian Mobility, 22 Feb, 10
Guardian 3 tracking devices have been granted FAA certification
Guardian Mobility announced that its Guardian 3 tracking devices have been granted Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval by the FAA for installation in Eurocopter AS350 and AS355 model aircraft.
Guardian GPS tracking devices are used in thousands of aircraft worldwide to report on their status and location in [...]
Pall and Turbomeca Launch Centrisep(R) EAPS Upgrade to Enhance Engine Protection for AS350/EC130
Source: Pall Corporation, 22 Feb, 10
Pall Corporation, a global leader in filtration, separation and purification, and Turbomeca, the leading helicopter engine manufacturer, announce the availability of a certified upgrade of the Centrisep(R) engine advanced protection system (EAPS) for AS350 series helicopters. The upgrade has significantly higher dust separation efficiency than the original design. Desert trials have proven that it provides [...]
VIH orders two EC225s for Offshore Oil and Gas Support in Australia
Source: Eurocopter Canada, 22 Feb, 10
The VIH Aviation Group of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada today announced the purchase of two new Eurocopter EC225 long-range heavy helicopters. The new twin-turbine helicopters will support its expansions plans in the Australian offshore oil and gas sector and be flown by HNZ Cougar Helicopters Pty. Ltd., a new joint venture.
“The addition of the new [...]
Eurocopter displays new Technologies and proven Aircraft at Heli-Expo 2010
Source: Eurocopter, 21 Feb, 10
Eurocopter, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer in the civil and public services markets, displays, on its booth #3128, several of its successful products and key examples of its R&D work, demonstrating its innovative strength and continued effort to increase the customer value of its helicopters.
Eurocopter’s helicopter family is represented by a SAR-configured, full-scale mock-up of [...]
Eurocopter highlights Innovation and Bluecopter® Technology at Heli Expo 2010i-Expo
Source: Eurocopter, 21 Feb, 10
Eurocopter will unveil several of its latest Research & Development (R&D) programs at this year’s Heli-Expo, underscoring the company’s commitment to remaining a leader in helicopter innovation for current and future generations of rotary-wing aircraft. The company has been at the leading edge of rotorcraft technology for the past decades, focusing particularly on technologies which [...]
FlightSafety’s new EC135 simulator to enter service by year-end
Source: FlightSafety, 21 Feb, 10
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that its new Eurocopter EC135 aircraft simulator is scheduled to enter service by the end of 2010 at the company’s Rotorcraft Learning Center of Excellence in Lafayette, Louisiana. This is the first Eurocopter EC135 aircraft simulator designed by FlightSafety to achieve Level D qualification from the United States Federal [...]
Donaldson targets 2010 to Certify New Barrier Filters for AW109 Power and Grand, EC135
Source: Donaldson, 19 Feb, 10
Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), continues its leadership in helicopter engine protection solutions, introducing two important new products. Donaldson Aerospace & Defense is developing Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) systems for the AgustaWestland AW109 Power and Grand as well as the Eurocopter EC135. Soon, worldwide operators of these aircraft [...]
Blade Separation Preceded EC135 Crash
Source: AIN, 18 Feb, 10
Incident referred to reported in HeliHub.com here 14-Feb-10 N127TS Eurocopter EC135 Cave Creek, US-Arizona (5F)
California’s Mountain Lifeflight back in full operation
Source: Lassen County Times, 17 Feb, 10
Mountain Lifeflight’s newest aircraft, an AStar 350 B3 helicopter, Mountain Lifeflight 5 went into service at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 7, bringing its first patient to Banner Lassen Medical Center.
Eurocopter bids for $8 billion in Indian defence contracts
17 Feb, 10
Eurocopter said Tuesday it was bidding for Indian military contracts worth up to eight billion dollars, including a deal scrapped in 2007 after it was awarded to the European helicopter maker.
Eurocopter’s Super Puma/Cougar/EC225 Family reaches 4,000,000 flight hours
Source: Eurocopter, 17 Feb, 10
Eurocopter’s heavy-duty family of helicopters, the AS332 Super Puma/AS532 Cougar and their latest-generation derivatives, the EC225/EC725, have accumulated a total of four million flight hours in service. To date, 740 civil and military variants of this product family are in service with customers around the world, mostly serving in offshore oil and gas services in [...]
Texas Aviation Services to display Eurocopter AS350B2 at Heli-Expo 2010
Source: Texas Aviation Services, 17 Feb, 10
Texas Aviation Services (TAS), a leader for more than 39 years in rotor-wing completion and maintenance services, will be displaying a new AS-350B2 at the 2010 Heli-Expo in Houston, Texas.
The AS-350B2 was customized by TAS in late 2009 for Patrol, Search and Rescue, Domestic and Wildlife Animal Preservation and the customer’s inter-company support. [...]
Strong Demand for Air Comm AS350 Air Conditioners; Experts Caution Operators About Weight Claims
Source: Air Comm, 16 Feb, 10
Developed in response to customer requests, demand remains strong for Air Comm Corporation’s vapor-cycle air conditioning system for the AS350 helicopter, with 50 systems sold to date. Air Comm is known for its design innovation, and the AS350 system features the company’s exclusive leak-free Torq-Lok refrigerant fittings and an adjustable mount compressor to allow for [...]
First of eight new EC135P2+ handed over to Bavarian Police
Source: Augsberger Allgemeine, 13 Feb, 10
New batch of EC135P2+ helicopters replaces an older back of eight EC135s
Mercy Air shows off new AS350B3 at Arrowhead medical center
Source: San Bernardino Sun, 13 Feb, 10
The Eurocopter Astar B3 emergency medical services helicopter was added to Mercy Air’s fleet recently and is operating out of its Hesperia location.
US Coast Guard base at Muskegon to close under proposed FY2011 budget
Source: WOOD TV, 13 Feb, 10
The U.S. Coast Guard helicopter search-and-rescue unit at the Muskegon County Airport would close under the proposed 2011 federal budget, U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra said Thursday.
Eurocopter reinforces its commitment to India showcasing AS550, EC725 and Panther at Defexpo 2010
Source: Eurocopter, 12 Feb, 10
Eurocopter, the world leading helicopter manufacturer, will show a significant presence at Defexpo 2010, with its star product, the AS 550 C3, participating in the ongoing trials for the Reconnaissance and Surveillance Helicopter requirements of the Indian Armed Forces. The premiere defence Airshow in Asia, being organized by the Indian Ministry of Defence will see [...]
Mexico accident rate three times world average – Eurocopter commits to help
Source: La Jornada, 11 Feb, 10
Eurocopter’s Serge Durand said that it is disturbing that while the worldwide helicopter accident rate is 4.5 per 100 thousand flight hours in Mexico is three times greater
Sikorsky complains of flaws in Albanian helicopter tender
Source: Balkans.com, 11 Feb, 10
Sikorsky International Operations of the USA has cited irregularities in a 78.6-million-euro tender for the purchase of five military helicopters by the Albanian defense ministry, the Korrieri newspaper reported.
Great North Air Ambulance retires Bo105
Source: BBC, 11 Feb, 10
“The Bolkov is over 40 years old and sadly has spent more time on the ground with mechanical issues than it has in the air, as parts are very hard to source. This is not cost effective to the charity or public.”
Maiden flight of CH-53GA right on schedule at Eurocopter’s Donauworth plant
Source: Eurocopter, 10 Feb, 10
Donauwörth, February 10,
The CH-53GA medium-lift military transport helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight over the Bavarian town of Donauwörth today before an admiring crowd of approximately 150 guests. Eurocopter test pilot Rene Nater and flight engineer Antoine Van Gent were at the controls. This first flight came just three years after the contract was awarded, [...]
Geisinger adds another EC145 to the Life Flight® fleet
Source: American Eurocopter, 10 Feb, 10
The Life Flight base in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is home to the newest aircraft in Geisinger’s fleet: a state-of-the-art EC-145. The helicopter will operate from the Williamsport Regional Airport and is designed to provide critically ill or injured patients access to advanced life support care and rapid transportation to critical care facilities. The new helicopter is [...]
Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment signs for a Eurocopter EC135
Source: Eurocopter, 7 Feb, 10
Eurocopter Southeast Asia (ESEA), subsidiary of the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer, today announced its first sales contract with Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment (MNRE) for one EC135 aircraft. The sale follows the establishment of Eurocopter’s first branch office in Thailand in December last year.
The EC135’s outstanding performance, high versatility and low noise level [...]
Eurocopter Southeast Asia signs contract with Vinacopter
Source: Eurocopter, 7 Feb, 10
Vinacopter orders four helicopters to develop commercial helicopter market in Vietnam
Eurocopter Southeast Asia (ESEA), subsidiary of the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer, today announced that it has signed its first contract with Vinacopter for the purchase of four helicopters. This sale is a vote of confidence for Eurocopter’s proven product offering in a rapidly developing market.
Vinacopter [...]
Eurocopter aircraft, services provide relief as Haiti recovery continues
Source: EADS North America, 5 Feb, 10
Employees donate to deploy mobile field hospital
The U.S. Army, Coast Guard and Air Force are employing helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft and services provided by EADS companies for humanitarian operations in Haiti – assisting the multinational efforts that have followed the Jan. 12 earthquake there.
“We continue to be moved by the perseverance of the Haitian people in [...]
HAI Announces Recipient of the 2010 Eurocopter Golden Hour Award
Source: HAI, 4 Feb, 10
HAI is pleased to announce the 2010 Eurocopter Golden Hour Award recipient, Crew of CGNR 6573; U.S. Coast Guard, Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak, Alaska.
At approximately 6:00 a.m. on January 30, 2009, it was reported that a crewman on a fishing vessel south of Sanak Island in Alaska was suffering a severe head injury. Battling [...]
Malaysian Government mulling new Eurocopter offer
4 Feb, 10
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirmed the government is considering a new offer from Eurocopter for the deferred procurement of its EC 725 Cougar utility helicopters.
Spanish Ministry of the Interior Sign for 12 more EC135s
Source: Eurocopter, 4 Feb, 10
Eurocopter and the Spanish Ministry of the Interior have signed a contract for the purchase of twelve EC135 P2i helicopters. Spain’s National Police Force will operate six of the new aircraft for law enforcement missions, while the remaining six will join the current fleet of the Spanish Guardia Civil. One of this latter group of [...]
Swiss operator Heli-Alps adds first twin to fleet
Source: HeliHub.com, 4 Feb, 10
Swiss operator Heli-Alps, based at Sion Airport, have recently acquired their first twin-engined helicopter – a Eurocopter AS355NP Twin Squirrel. The helicopter is leased from Sable Air, a Danish registered company owned by a private owner based in the UK, and this aircraft used to be his private aircraft. HeliHub.com notes that he while he [...]
UK’s Saxonair expands further with EC135 purchase
Source: HeliHub.com, 4 Feb, 10
No sooner had HeilHub.com run a story last week on Norwich Airport-based Saxonair than they have been busy again. Last week we reported their move to helicopter operations with the acquisition of a Eurocopter EC120, having previously only flown fixed wing. This week they have added an EC135P2+, purchased from a corporate operator in Northern [...]
Eurocopter moving to Seletar Aerospace Park by end-2010
Source: H88, 3 Feb, 10
Eurocopter – makers of helicopters – are investing around $12m in a new regional headquarters in Seletar Aerospace Park.
Taiwan military chooses Eurocopter EC225 over Sikorsky S92
Source: Defense News, 3 Feb, 10
Taiwan’s air force has selected the Eurocopter EC225 helicopter against a Sikorsky bid for the S-92 for a medium-lift helicopter requirement for search and rescue missions.
Eurocopter targets 30 deliveries In Southeast Asia this year
Source: http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsindex.php?id=473110, 3 Feb, 10
Singapore-based Eurocopter Southeast Asia (ESEA), subsidiary of the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer, hopes to deliver 30 helicopters within the region, this year