Indonesian Air Transport (IAT), Indonesia’s major offshore operator, signs contract for one EC 155 B1 helicopter
Le Bourget, PARIS AIR SHOW 2007, 20 June 2007
Indonesian Air Transport (IAT), one of Indonesia’s major players in the offshore industry, signs a contract with Eurocopter South East Asia for the purchase of a brand new EC 155 B1 helicopter.
To be delivered by the end of 2008, this latest acquisition adds on to IAT’s extensive fleet of Eurocopter Dauphin helicopters destined mainly for oil and gas operations, both within Indonesia and in South East Asia.
IAT is one of Eurocopter’s loyal supporters in Indonesia: being a seasoned and experienced helicopter operator for nearly 40 years, IAT is a proud member of the Helicopter Association International (HAI) and has been awarded the HAI safety award for more than 20 consecutive years.
About Eurocopter South East Asia
Eurocopter South East Asia (ESEA) is the Regional Headquarters of Eurocopter, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer. Established in 1977 in Singapore, ESEA is in-charge of the sales and customer support activities of 14 territories in the region. In 2006, ESEA achieved a turnover of 57.3 million euros. ESEA has delivered a total of 290 aircraft to VIP & corporate customers, helicopter flying schools, companies chartering helicopter flights, commercial Oil and gas operators as well as parapublic customers. With a staff-strength of 130 professionals, the company has developed a successful commercial network of Singaporebased sales team and regional sales managers and technical representatives
About Eurocopter
Established in 1992, the Franco-German-Spanish Eurocopter Group is a Division of EADS, a world leader in aerospace, defence and related services. The Eurocopter Group employs approx. 14,000 people. In 2006, Eurocopter confirmed its position as the world’s No. 1 helicopter manufacturer with a turnover of 3.8 billion euros, orders for 615 new helicopters, and a 52% percent market share in the civil and parapublic sectors. Overall, the Group’s products account for 30% percent of the total world helicopter fleet. Its strong worldwide presence is ensured by its 17 subsidiaries on five continents, along with a dense network of distributors, certified agents and maintenance centres. More than 9,800 Eurocopter helicopters are currently in service with over 2,800 customers in 140 countries. Eurocopter offers the largest civil and military helicopter range in the world.
100 years of vertical flight
In 1907, Paul Cornu performed history’s first ever vertical flight. Since then, thanks to pioneering spirits, technological advances and innovative minds, the helicopter has become a key to saving lives, protecting citizens and contributing to economic development the world over. In 2007, Eurocopter is proud to celebrate this anniversary and to share its passion for helicopters.
For more information, please contact:
| Pekkee SUM |
Tel.: + 65 65 43 41 09 Fax: + 65 65 42 87 97 www.eurocopter.com mailto: pekkee.sum@eurocoptersea.com.sg |
| Christopher BACH |
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