EADS N.V. - Eurocopter

Biggest Asian helicopter operator goes for Eurocopter

Thu, 15 Dec 2005 23:00:00 GMT

Biggest Asian helicopter operator goes for Eurocopter

Marignane - Contract for two AS365 N3 Dauphin helicopters signed in New Delhi for off-shore operator PAWAN HANS two additional options

CHC selects EC 225 for North Sea Offshore Services two firm Orders and four Options signed

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 23:00:00 GMT

CHC selects EC 225 for North Sea Offshore Services two firm Orders and four Options signed

Marignane - HELI-ONE, a fully incorporated branch of CHC Helicopter Corporation announces proudly with Eurocopter its selection of the EC 225 for oil and gas offshore services in the North Sea. The company has confirmed its initial commitment from 2001 and proceeded with the purchase of 2 helicopters. Additionally, HELI-ONE placed additional options to anticipate its activity growth in an increasing market demand for heavy helicopters. Two of these EC 225s will be operated for Total E&P UK PLC under a five-year contract awarded in October. This brings total 2005 orders for the EC 225 for the oil and gas market to eight firm orders plus four options.

Bristow Helicopters Ltd. Orders two more EC 225, bringing its Fleet up to Six

Tue, 13 Dec 2005 23:00:00 GMT

Bristow Helicopters Ltd. Orders two more EC 225, bringing its Fleet up to Six

Marignane - At this years LIMA show in Malaysia, Bristow Helicopters Ltd. announced an order for two more EC 225 helicopters for oil and gas services. The company was launch customer for the passenger transport version of this aircraft, to be employed in North Sea offshore oil and gas operations. Two EC 225s were ordered in 2004 and delivered in the summer of 2005. Another two were ordered in May 2005 for 2006 delivery. This new order - an option under the May 2005 order, now confirmed - brings the total of EC 225s with Bristow Helicopters Ltd. to six. The helicopters will initially be based in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Belgium Selects the NH90 Helicopter

Mon, 12 Dec 2005 23:00:00 GMT

Belgium Selects the NH90 Helicopter

Marignane - NHIndustries is very pleased to welcome Belgium as the 14th Country to select the NH90: following the proposition of the Belgian Ministry of Defence Mr. André Flahaut, the Council Minister authorised today the launching of the procedure for the acquisition of 10 NH90 multirole helicopters by entering into the International Programme Organisation NAHEMO.

Eurocopter succeeds with EC 225 in open Japanese competition

Sun, 04 Dec 2005 23:00:00 GMT

Marignane - Eurocopter succeeds with EC 225 in open Japanese competition

Eurocopter Creates a New Helicopter in a Cooperative Venture with China

Sun, 04 Dec 2005 23:00:00 GMT

Marignane - Eurocopter Creates a New Helicopter in a Cooperative Venture with China

EC 120B Colibri Selected for ST Aerospaces Rotary Wing Course (RWC) Contract

Tue, 29 Nov 2005 23:00:00 GMT

EC 120B Colibri Selected for ST Aerospaces Rotary Wing Course (RWC) Contract

Marignane - Eurocopter South East Asia (ESEA) is pleased to announce that the EC 120B Colibri helicopter has been selected as the training helicopter platform for the Rotary Wing Course (RWC) programme in Singapore.

Nonstop Success for the Ecureuil Family Delivery of the 3,000th Single-Engine Ecureuil to the South African Police

Sun, 27 Nov 2005 23:00:00 GMT

Marignane - Nonstop Success for the Ecureuil Family Delivery of the 3,000th Single-Engine Ecureuil to the South African Police

Nonstop Success for the Ecureuil Family Delivery of the 3,000th Single-Engine Ecureuil to the South African Police

Sun, 27 Nov 2005 23:00:00 GMT

Marignane - Nonstop Success for the Ecureuil Family Delivery of the 3,000th Single-Engine Ecureuil to the South African Police

The NH90 Reaches the Top

Sun, 20 Nov 2005 23:00:00 GMT

Marignane - The NH90 Reaches the Top

Eurocopter displays an EC120 B Colibri at the Grand Palais for the "Fête des Transports"

Thu, 03 Nov 2005 23:00:00 GMT

Eurocopter displays an EC120 B Colibri at the Grand Palais for the "Fête des Transports"

Marignane - As the world's leading helicopter manufacturer, Eurocopter is proud to participate in the "Fête des transports" by putting an EC120 B Colibri on display at the Grand Palais in Paris. The show is organized under the patronage of the French Presidency and the French Ministries of Transport and Defense.

Eurocopter Japan, a new Eurocopter entity to better address the Japanese Market

Wed, 26 Oct 2005 22:00:00 GMT

Eurocopter Japan, a new Eurocopter entity to better address the Japanese Market

Marignane - Eurocopter Japan is born on October 1st, reflecting the rapidly evolving conditions on the Japanese Market.

The NH90 ends French Army Operational Engineering Trials with Flying Colors

Sun, 23 Oct 2005 22:00:00 GMT

The NH90 ends French Army Operational Engineering Trials with Flying Colors

Marignane - From 17 to 30 September 2005, the NH90 was in the hands of the Gamstat (Airmobile Group of the French Army Engineering Branch) for an evaluation of its tactical capabilities. The test aircraft was the PT4 with German Army markings.

Eurocopter Achieves FAA Approval to Manufacture AS350 B2s and B3s in the US

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 22:00:00 GMT

Eurocopter Achieves FAA Approval to Manufacture AS350 B2s and B3s in the US

Marignane - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved Eurocopters application to build A-Star 350 B2 and B3 helicopters at American Eurocopters state-of-the-art 85,000 square foot facility in Columbus, Mississippi.

Irish Air Corps takes Delivery of its first EC 135

Mon, 26 Sep 2005 22:00:00 GMT

Irish Air Corps takes Delivery of its first EC 135

Marignane - The Irish Air Corps, the air element of the Irish Defence Forces, has taken delivery of the first of two EC 135 P2 helicopters in late September. The second aircraft is due in October. As part of the Air Corps fleet upgrade programme, the EC 135s will be used primarily for pilot training, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Army support.

Eurocopter delivers an EC155 B1 helicopter to CITIC Offshore Helicopter Corporation Ltd

Tue, 20 Sep 2005 22:00:00 GMT

Eurocopter delivers an EC155 B1 helicopter to CITIC Offshore Helicopter Corporation Ltd

Marignane - On 19 September 2005 at Shenzen, Eurocopter officially handed over the keys of an EC155 B1 helicopter to Mr. Li Jian Yi, who heads CITIC Offshore Helicopter Corporation Ltd.

EC 225 certified for restriction-free operations in icing conditions

Mon, 19 Sep 2005 22:00:00 GMT

EC 225 certified for restriction-free operations in icing conditions

Marignane - This year, at the end of August, the new European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) awarded the EC 225 helicopter an airworthiness certificate for unrestricted operations in icing conditions. The EC225 thus became the first helicopter in its category to be certified to the most recent and stringent icing regulations.

Eurocopter and the Community of Castilla-La Mancha sign an MoU To Develop the Region's Aeronautical Industry

Sun, 11 Sep 2005 22:00:00 GMT

Eurocopter and the Community of Castilla-La Mancha sign an MoU To Develop the Region's Aeronautical Industry

Marignane - Following Spain's decision to acquire the Tiger combat helicopter, Mr. José Maria Barreda, President of the Community of Castilla-La Mancha, and Mr. Fabrice Brégier, President of the Eurocopter Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that officializes Eurocopter's selection of the Albacete site for its new manufacturing plant.

Eurocopter delivers an EC155 B1 helicopter to the Principality of Monaco

Sun, 11 Sep 2005 22:00:00 GMT

Marignane - Eurocopter delivers an EC155 B1 helicopter to the Principality of Monaco

Eurocopter Prevails in the Race for the First Successful Helicopter Flight with an Electrical Flap Control System

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 22:00:00 GMT

Eurocopter Prevails in the Race for the First Successful Helicopter Flight with an Electrical Flap Control System

Marignane - Decisive step towards lowering noise emissions and vibrations through adaptive rotor controls

Despegue del primer NH 90 de serie griego desde Eurocopter Marignane

Tue, 12 Jul 2005 22:00:00 GMT

Despegue del primer NH 90 de serie griego desde Eurocopter Marignane

Marignane - El primer helicóptero NH90 de serie griego despegó desde Eurocopter Marignane para un vuelo de 95 minutos. Su tripulación estaba formada por Boniface Jean-Pierre ROLDAN, piloto de prueba, Dominique FOURNIER, ingeniero de ensayos de vuelo y Jean-Claude Rabany, ingeniero de vuelo.

Eurocopter Greets the Maiden Flight of the First Patria assembled NH90 helicopter

Tue, 12 Jul 2005 22:00:00 GMT

Eurocopter Greets the Maiden Flight of the First Patria assembled NH90 helicopter

Marignane - The first Patria assembled NH90 helicopter, KH-202, has made its successful maiden flight in Halli, Jämsä today, on July 13.

10 Ecureuil AS350 B3 para la sociedad noruega Helicopter Transportation Group

Sun, 10 Jul 2005 22:00:00 GMT

10 Ecureuil AS350 B3 para la sociedad noruega Helicopter Transportation Group

Marignane - Con motivo del Salón de la Aeronáutica de Le Bourget se firmó entre la sociedad Helicopter Transportation Group A/S y Eurocopter un contrato para el suministro de 5 helicópteros Ecureuil AS350 B3 con opción de compra para 5 unidades adicionales.

Heli Invest y Eurocopter acaban de firmar un acuerdo para la creación de un Centro de Mantenimiento en Polonia

Tue, 05 Jul 2005 22:00:00 GMT

Heli Invest y Eurocopter acaban de firmar un acuerdo para la creación de un Centro de Mantenimiento en Polonia

Marignane - El Presidente de Heli Invest (Poland), Jurek Wilczynski, y el Director Ejecutivo encargado de los Servicios al Cliente de Eurocopter, Jean-Pierre Dedieu, firmaron el pasado 16 de junio un acuerdo para la creación de un Centro de Mantenimiento.

Entrega de dos helicópteros Panther a la Armada de México

Wed, 29 Jun 2005 22:00:00 GMT

Entrega de dos helicópteros Panther a la Armada de México

Marignane - En Marignane y en presencia del Almirante CG. DEM Armando Sánchez Moreno, Subsecretario de Marina, Eurocopter ha hecho entrega oficial de las llaves de dos helicópteros Panther destinados a la Armada de los Estados Unidos de México.

Mount Everest Landing and Take-Off: Eurocopter Statement

Mon, 06 Jun 2005 22:00:00 GMT

Marignane - Mount Everest Landing and Take-Off: Eurocopter Statement

Australian Defence Force Signs Contract for New Army Helicopter

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 22:00:00 GMT

Australian Defence Force Signs Contract for New Army Helicopter

Marignane - Eurocopter welcomes the signature today in Canberra of a contract for 12 MRH90 to the benefit of the Australian Defence Force. The contract was signed between the Australian Defence Materiel Organisation and Australian Aerospace, a Eurocopter subsidiary.

Hellfire First Firing From Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) in Woomera (SA)

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 22:00:00 GMT

Marignane - Hellfire First Firing From Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) in Woomera (SA)

Spains Government selects the NH 90 Helicopter for its Armed Forces

Thu, 19 May 2005 22:00:00 GMT

Spains Government selects the NH 90 Helicopter for its Armed Forces

Marignane - Eurocopter welcomes the Spanish governments choice of the NH90 helicopter for the modernization of its Armed forces.

Entrega del último EC145 a la organización francesa de Defensa Civil

Wed, 18 May 2005 22:00:00 GMT

Entrega del último EC145 a la organización francesa de Defensa Civil

Marignane - La entrega del EC145 en la planta de Donauwörth del Grupo Eurocopter completa el pedido de 32 helicópteros operados por la Defensa Civil, primer cliente francés

Eurocopter implanta una nueva planta en Albacete (España) dentro del marco del Programa Tigre

Wed, 11 May 2005 22:00:00 GMT

Eurocopter implanta una nueva planta en Albacete (España) dentro del marco del Programa Tigre

Marignane - Eurocopter decidió implantar una nueva planta en Albacete, cerca de la base del Ejército del Aire de Los Llanos (Castilla-La Mancha), conforme con el plan industrial convenido dentro del marco del Programa Tigre.

Eurocopter entrega, en México, el EC135 número 400 para operaciones Offshore

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 22:00:00 GMT

Marignane - Eurocopter entrega, en México, el EC135 número 400 para operaciones Offshore

Delivery of the first serial support helicopter UH-TIGER to German Army Aviation

Wed, 06 Apr 2005 22:00:00 GMT

Marignane - Delivery of the first serial support helicopter UH-TIGER to German Army Aviation

New Zealand Air Force Selects NH90 Helicopter

Mon, 04 Apr 2005 22:00:00 GMT

New Zealand Air Force Selects NH90 Helicopter

Aix-en-Provence - The New Zealand Minister of Defence, Hon. Mark Burton, announced the selection of NHIndustries NH90 helicopter as a replacement helicopter for the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

Primer vuelo del NH90 de cabina alta de las Fuerzas Armadas Suecas

Sun, 20 Mar 2005 23:00:00 GMT

Marignane - Primer vuelo del NH90 de cabina alta de las Fuerzas Armadas Suecas

Eurocopter saluda la aceptación oficial del primer Tigre HAP por parte de la Delegación General para el Armamento

Thu, 17 Mar 2005 23:00:00 GMT

Eurocopter saluda la aceptación oficial del primer Tigre HAP por parte de la Delegación General para el Armamento

Marignane - Es en Marignane, el 18 de marzo, que el Señor Ingeniero General Jacques Sandeau, Director del Servicio de Programas Aeronáuticos de la Delegación General para el Armamento (DGA), suministró oficialmente a la Aviación Ligera del Ejército de Tierra Francés (ALAT) el primero de sus 80 Tigre.

Eurocopter celebra el 50 aniversario del primer vuelo de Alouette 2, primer helicóptero de turbina en el mundo en haber sido construido en serie

Sun, 13 Mar 2005 23:00:00 GMT

Eurocopter celebra el 50 aniversario del primer vuelo de Alouette 2, primer helicóptero de turbina en el mundo en haber sido construido en serie

Marignane - El 12 de marzo de 1955 despegó por primera vez del terreno de aviación de Buc, en la región parisina, el prototipo del Alouette 2, que se convertiría en el primer helicóptero de turbina construido en serie en el mundo.

HELISIM: El simulador de vuelo EC155 recibe la calificación N I V E L D

Sun, 06 Mar 2005 23:00:00 GMT

HELISIM: El simulador de vuelo EC155 recibe la calificación N I V E L D

Marignane - EUROCOPTER se place en anunciar que HELISIM ha recibido la calificación D para su simulador EC155.

The French « Délégation Générale pour lArmement » grants its acceptance to the first EC 725

Wed, 09 Feb 2005 23:00:00 GMT

The French « Délégation Générale pour lArmement » grants its acceptance to the first EC 725

Marignane - The acceptance by the French Délégation Générale pour lArmement (DGA) of the first EC 725 happened on Thursday February 10th 2005. This EC725 is dedicated to C-SAR missions for the French Air force.

Eurocopter à lhonneur : Fabrice Brégier et Thierry Baril lauréats des trophées des binômes de lannée PDG-DRH 2005

Tue, 08 Feb 2005 23:00:00 GMT

Marignane - Eurocopter à lhonneur : Fabrice Brégier et Thierry Baril lauréats des trophées des binômes de lannée PDG-DRH 2005

SOS Helicopter de Suecia encarga el primer EC 145 del mercado escandinavo

Mon, 07 Feb 2005 23:00:00 GMT

SOS Helicopter de Suecia encarga el primer EC 145 del mercado escandinavo

Marignane - SOS Helicopter Gotland AB, un operador de SAA con base en la isla sueca de Gotland, es el primer operador escandinavo que ha encargado un EC 145. El contrato se firmó el 1 de febrero y la entrega se realizará en octubre de 2005.

EC 155 benefits from increased Take-Off Weight, enhanced Performance and expanded Operating Envelope

Sun, 06 Feb 2005 23:00:00 GMT

EC 155 benefits from increased Take-Off Weight, enhanced Performance and expanded Operating Envelope

Marignane - Beginning of 2005, 63 EC 155s were delivered, having chalked up 54.000 flight hours. Eurocopter has profited from all the experience acquired in the field to upgrade the helicopter, which has now reached maturity. Recent modifications to the EC 155 have made it possible to expand the operating envelope and to improve flight preparation and maintenance.

Eurocopter e IGE+XAO firman un contrato de asociación estratégica

Wed, 02 Feb 2005 23:00:00 GMT

Marignane, Toulouse - Eurocopter e IGE+XAO firman un contrato de asociación estratégica

12 Cougars and 6 Panthers for the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense

Thu, 27 Jan 2005 23:00:00 GMT

12 Cougars and 6 Panthers for the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense

Marignane - On January 28, 2005, Mr. Svinarov, the Bulgarian Defense Minister and Mr. Luc Barrière, the Eurocopter Senior Vice-President for Sales & Marketing, signed a contract in Sofia for the supply of twelve AS 532 AL Cougar helicopters and six AS 565 MB Panther helicopters.

Buen ejercicio 2004 para Eurocopter que aumenta significativamente su carné de pedidos y refuerza su posición de n°1 mundial

Mon, 24 Jan 2005 23:00:00 GMT

Buen ejercicio 2004 para Eurocopter que aumenta significativamente su carné de pedidos y refuerza su posición de n°1 mundial

Marignane - En 2004, Eurocopter reforzó su posición de número 1 mundial con 332 helicópteros nuevos pedidos, un volumen de negocios en alza de 7% e imponiéndose una vez más en los sectores civil y parapúblico y consolidando el NH90 en la exportación.

Paolo Revelli-Beaumont appointed Deputy General Manager of NHIndustries

Thu, 13 Jan 2005 23:00:00 GMT

Aix en Provence - Paolo Revelli-Beaumont appointed Deputy General Manager of NHIndustries

El Ministerio de Defensa de España ha recibido 2 AS 532 UL Cougar en versión VIP

Wed, 12 Jan 2005 23:00:00 GMT

El Ministerio de Defensa de España ha recibido 2 AS 532 UL Cougar en versión VIP

Marignane - A finales de 2004, Eurocopter España suministró al Ministerio de Defensa de España dos AS 532 UL Cougar en versión VIP.

Eurocopter aporta su apoyo a las poblaciones del Sudeste asiático

Wed, 05 Jan 2005 23:00:00 GMT

Eurocopter aporta su apoyo a las poblaciones del Sudeste asiático

Marignane - Frente a los trágicos acontecimientos que afectan el Sudeste asiático, Eurocopter, conjuntamente con EADS, se asocia al dolor sentido por todas las víctimas de esta catástrofe natural.

EADS N.V. - Eurocopter

Biggest Asian helicopter operator goes for Eurocopter

CHC selects EC 225 for North Sea Offshore Services  two firm Orders and four Options signed

Bristow Helicopters Ltd. Orders two more EC 225, bringing its Fleet up to Six

Belgium Selects the NH90 Helicopter

Eurocopter succeeds with EC 225 in open Japanese competition

Eurocopter Creates a New Helicopter in a Cooperative Venture with China

EC 120B Colibri Selected for ST Aerospaces Rotary Wing Course (RWC) Contract

Nonstop Success for the Ecureuil Family Delivery of the 3,000th Single-Engine Ecureuil to the South African Police

Nonstop Success for the Ecureuil Family Delivery of the 3,000th Single-Engine Ecureuil to the South African Police

The NH90 Reaches the Top

Eurocopter displays an EC120 B Colibri at the Grand Palais for the "Fête des Transports"

Eurocopter Japan, a new Eurocopter entity to better address the Japanese Market

The NH90 ends French Army Operational Engineering Trials with Flying Colors

Eurocopter Achieves FAA Approval to Manufacture AS350 B2s and B3s in the US

Irish Air Corps takes Delivery of its first EC 135

Eurocopter delivers an EC155 B1 helicopter to CITIC Offshore Helicopter Corporation Ltd

EC 225 certified for restriction-free operations in icing conditions

Eurocopter and the Community of Castilla-La Mancha sign an MoU To Develop the Region's Aeronautical Industry

Eurocopter delivers an EC155 B1 helicopter to the Principality of Monaco

Eurocopter Prevails in the Race for the First Successful Helicopter Flight with an Electrical Flap Control System

Despegue del primer NH 90 de serie griego desde Eurocopter Marignane

Eurocopter Greets the Maiden Flight of the First Patria assembled NH90 helicopter

10 Ecureuil AS350 B3 para la sociedad noruega Helicopter Transportation Group

Heli Invest y Eurocopter acaban de firmar un acuerdo para la creación de un Centro de Mantenimiento en Polonia

Entrega de dos helicópteros Panther a la Armada de México

Mount Everest Landing and Take-Off: Eurocopter Statement

Australian Defence Force Signs Contract for New Army Helicopter

Hellfire First Firing From Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) in Woomera (SA)

Spains Government selects the NH 90 Helicopter for its Armed Forces

Entrega del último EC145 a la organización francesa de Defensa Civil

Eurocopter implanta una nueva planta en Albacete (España) dentro del marco del Programa Tigre

Eurocopter entrega, en México, el EC135 número 400 para operaciones Offshore

Delivery of the first serial support helicopter UH-TIGER to German Army Aviation

New Zealand Air Force Selects NH90 Helicopter

Primer vuelo del NH90 de cabina alta de las Fuerzas Armadas Suecas

Eurocopter saluda la aceptación oficial del primer Tigre HAP por parte de la Delegación General para el Armamento

Eurocopter celebra el 50 aniversario del primer vuelo de Alouette 2, primer helicóptero de turbina en el mundo en haber sido construido en serie

HELISIM: El simulador de vuelo EC155 recibe la calificación N I V E L D

The French « Délégation Générale pour lArmement » grants its acceptance to the first EC 725

Eurocopter à lhonneur : Fabrice Brégier et Thierry Baril lauréats des trophées des binômes de lannée PDG-DRH 2005

SOS Helicopter de Suecia encarga el primer EC 145 del mercado escandinavo

EC 155 benefits from increased Take-Off Weight, enhanced Performance and expanded Operating Envelope

Eurocopter e IGE+XAO firman un contrato de asociación estratégica

12 Cougars and 6 Panthers for the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense

Buen ejercicio 2004 para Eurocopter que aumenta significativamente su carné de pedidos y refuerza su posición de n°1 mundial

Paolo Revelli-Beaumont appointed Deputy General Manager of NHIndustries

El Ministerio de Defensa de España ha recibido 2 AS 532 UL Cougar en versión VIP

Eurocopter aporta su apoyo a las poblaciones del Sudeste asiático

CHC selects EC 225 for North Sea Offshore Services two firm Orders and four Options signed

EC 120B Colibri Selected for ST Aerospaces Rotary Wing Course (RWC) Contract

Spains Government selects the NH 90 Helicopter for its Armed Forces

HELISIM: El simulador de vuelo EC155 recibe la calificación N I V E L D

The French « Délégation Générale pour lArmement » grants its acceptance to the first EC 725

Eurocopter à lhonneur : Fabrice Brégier et Thierry Baril lauréats des trophées des binômes de lannée PDG-DRH 2005