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In December 2011, the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) has certified the helicopter AS350 B3e, thereby approving the operation of this new modification of the popular helicopter AS350 in Russia and CIS countries.

“Helicopter AS350 has proven himself in the world and is of high demand in Russia and CIS. On receipt of the certificate IAC we will be happy to begin shipping an updated version – update AS350 B3e. Our customers will appreciate the more sophisticated technical and operational characteristics of the helicopter, “- said General Director of” Eurocopter Vostok “Rigolini Laurence (Laurence Rigolini).

Today in Russia and CIS in operation about 30 helicopters AS350 such as commercial airlines “UTair”, “Yamal”, “Nord-Aviation”, “Abakan-Avia” and “Aerogeo.”

Largest customer and the operator of this type in Russia and the CIS has become the airline “UTair” placed the earlier order for 20 helicopters including Ecureuil AS350 B3e and AS355NP. Deliveries under this contract has already begun in 2011 and continue until 2013.

Helicopter AS350 B3e – single-engine modified version of the AS350 B3 helicopters with a new engine Arriel 2D. This modern, high-performance helicopter designed to perform the most difficult tasks in extreme weather and geographical conditions. Exceptional power and capacity, high reliability and low operating costs make the AS350 B3e leader in its class. It is this helicopter as standard in May 2005 set a world record by performing the landing at the top of Mount Everest at an altitude of 8850 m.