Eurocopter

22.12.2006

Marignane - Spanish government authorizes the signature of a contract with Eurocopter for the acquisition of 45 NH90 helicopters for its Armed Forces

21.12.2006

Eurocopter signs a nine year contract with the Australian government to maintain the RAAF AP-3C Orion aircraft fleet

Marignane - Eurocopter, through its Australian subsidiary, Australian Aerospace, and the Australian Government signed today a nine year contract worth $201 million for deeper maintenance of the RAAF AP-3C Orion aircraft. The AP-3C fleet is based at RAAF Edinburgh and the work is carried out at RAAF Bases at Richmond and Edinburgh

13.12.2006

Eurocopter hands over the first three NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters to the German Army

Marignane/Donauwörth - Significant Milestone in Europe’s largest Helicopter Programme

29.11.2006

Marignane - Eurocopter is Awarded the “Prix Réussite” by the Association Aéronautique et Astronautique de France in Recognition of its Landing on the Summit of Mount Everest

23.11.2006

Eurocopter and PT. Dirgantara Indonesia sign Teaming Framework Agreement during Indodefence 2006

Jakarta, Indonesia, INDODEFENCE 2006 - Strong cooperation to market the World’s Number One helicopter range to governmental entities in Indonesia

22.11.2006

Eurocopter at Indodefence 2006

Jakarta, Indonesia, INDODEFENCE 2006 - Strong commitment to Indonesia’s central defence exhibition in Asia- Pacific’s biggest country Eurocopter South East Asia – Regional headquarters for the world’s Number One helicopter manufacturer

21.11.2006

Official Opening of Eurocopter Malaysia’s Regional Maintenance Centre

Selangor, (Malaysia) - State-of-the-art Facility Enlarges Regional Footprint of the World’s Number One Helicopter Company

17.11.2006

Marignane - Eurocopter wins Frost & Sullivan’s « Market Leadership Award 2006 » as No. 1 in the European Military Helicopter Market. An Acknowledgement of Excellence in Aerospace and Defence

09.11.2006

Marignane - U.S. Army Places Second Production Order For Eurocopter UH-145 Light Utility Helicopters

03.10.2006

Athens - NH90 to Soon Equip Hellenic Armed Forces

03.10.2006

Athens - Now “Combat Proven” the Eurocopter EC725 is the Best Tool ever Produced to Ensure the future Hellenic Armed Forces SAR & Combat SAR Missions

20.09.2006

Eurocopter offers its helicopters to yacht owners as “flying tenders” providing flexibility, rapid transport and comfort. 4th year for Eurocopter at the Monaco Yacht Show from 20 to 23 September 2006

Marignane - Eurocopter, the n°1 helicopter manufacturer in the world, is reaffirming its position in the fast growing corporate, VIP and private market. It proposes several of its models as super tenders for yachts. At the occasion of the Monaco Yacht Show, Eurocopter has teamed up with Edmiston, a well-known yacht broker, which is increasingly interested in offering to its customers helicopters on board of yachts as a complementary means of transportation.

20.09.2006

Eurocopter shows strong Presence at Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition First African Appearance of the best-selling EC145

Marignane - Eurocopter and its subsidiary, Eurocopter Southern Africa (Pty.) Ltd. have a strong presence at this year’s Africa Aerospace and Defence show. For the first time in Africa, the company presents its successful EC145 light twin-engine helicopter, which was recently selected by the U.S. Army for its Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) requirement. In addition, a VIP Stylence EC130 B4 is on show on the joint EADS/Eurocopter booth and one EC120 B, one EC135 and one AS350 B3 on the Static Display.

13.09.2006

Marignane - 400th EC120 delivered to Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department

12.09.2006

Air Methods Signs Open-Ended MOU for 10 A-Stars Annually

Marignane - Denver, CO: Air Methods Corporation, the largest air medical transportation provider in the United States, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with American Eurocopter to purchase ten AS350 B2/B3 "AStar" helicopters annually, on an indefinite basis. The AStars will join Air Methods’ current fleet of approximately 200 rotary and fixed-wing aircraft, which includes Eurocopter, Bell, MD and Sikorsky helicopters.

08.09.2006

German Army Air Corps School in Bückeburg clocks up 30,000 Flight Hours with EC135 Training Helicopters

Marignane/Bückeburg - Eurocopter’s first full System Support Contract for the German Army, a resounding Success

04.09.2006

The INAER group continues the renewal of its fleet with nine new Eurocopter helicopters

Marignane - First order of an EC145 in Spain

30.08.2006

Eurocopter delivers the 500th Aircraft of best-selling EC135 Helicopter

Marignane/Donauwörth - Austrian ÖAMTC takes over its 25th Aircraft

28.08.2006

Eurocopter delivers 1 ^st Cougar helicopter to Bulgaria

Marignane - In a ceremony at the 24th Air Force Base in Krumovo, Bulgaria, in the presence of several Bulgarian and French officials, Eurocopter handed over the first Cougar helicopter to base commander General Stefan Petrov. This initial delivery follows the signature in January 2005 of a contract with the Bulgarian armed forces for the acquisition of 12 Cougar AS 532 AL and 6 Panther AS 565 MB helicopters for a total of 360 million euros.

31.07.2006

Marignane - NH90 success story continues with NEW-ZEALAND Confirmation of Eurocopter’s leadership in military transport helicopter

18.07.2006

The EC225/EC725, latest Member of the Super Puma/Cougar Family, offers Cost-Effective Medium Lift Capability

Farnborough - Eurocopter is displaying an EC725 in the Static Display (No. OE17) at this year’s Farnborough Air Show. Like no other helicopter in its class, the EC725 and its civil variant, the EC225, fuses military capabilities with commercial standards. The EC725 has entered service with the French Army and Air Force, while the EC225 has captured renowned customers in offshore oil and gas operations both in Europe and the United States, in governmental VIP flying services in Japan and Algeria, and in SAR as well as offshore operations in China.

17.07.2006

Farnborough - Eurocopter and COHC sign a Contract for the Supply of long range EC225 Helicopters

17.07.2006

Farnborough - Eurocopter Air Superiority leads Homeland Security Market in the British Isles

14.07.2006

Marignane - U.S. Customs and Border Protection takes Delivery of its first EC120

30.06.2006

U.S. Army selects Eurocopter UH-145 for its Light Utility Helicopter Requirement

Marignane - Eurocopter’s first-ever Entry into American Military Market

29.06.2006

Official contract signature between Eurocopter and the Australian government confirming the order of 34 MRH-90s

Marignane - Eurocopter’s subsidiary, Australian Aerospace, and the Australian Defence Material Organisation (DMO) today signed the contract to provide 34 additional MRH-90 medium-lift helicopters to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the associated support for a period of ten years. The signing ceremony, which took place in Canberra, follows the announcement last week by Prime Minister John Howard and Defence Minister Brendan Nelson that the ADF was ordering the extra MRH-90s, the most advanced helicopter of its size in the world.

26.06.2006

Eurocopter and “Gazpromavia” have signed Maintenance Center Agreement to provide Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO services for Eurocopter Helicopters in Russia

Marignane - Eurocopter is the first Western aircraft manufacturer to implement a full scale Maintenance Center to provide Maintenance Repair and Overhaul services for Eurocopter helicopters in Russia. The Center is based on the premises of Ostafievo airport located near Moscow.

19.06.2006

New major order for Eurocopter in Australia: the Federal Government will add 34 MRH-90s

Marignane - Eurocopter is once again selected by the Australian government to fulfill the Army helicopter needs. This decision comes less than two years after the Federal Government ordered the first 12 MRH-90s as additional troop lift helicopters. Already in December 2001, Eurocopter was selected to provide 22 Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters (ARH) to the Australian Army.

05.06.2006

Marignane - Launch of the development contract for the KHP Helicopter with Eurocopter

25.05.2006

EC 225, latest evolution of the Super Puma family, is ordered for the first time in China by the Ministry of Communications to Fulfil Search and Rescue Missions

Beijing - The Chinese Ministry of Communications (MOC) and Eurocopter have signed a contract for the acquisition of two 10/11 ton class EC 225. These aircrafts, the most up-to-date helicopters in their category, will be operated by the Rescue and Salvage Bureau to ensure Search and Rescue missions.

17.05.2006

Eurocopter and Johann Lafer’s “Heli Gourmet” display brand new EC130 B4 at ILA

Marignane - Eurocopter and Johann Lafer, Germany’s gourmet chef of international reputation and television fame, are displaying a brand new EC130 B4 at ILA which will be integrated into his "Heli Gourmet" fleet. Eurocopter is proud to introduce this EC130, a perfect aircraft for any VIP mission under highest-possible cost-effectiveness, as the first of its kind on the German market.

17.05.2006

NH90, the NATO Standard Helicopter of the 21st Century, Displayed in Flight at ILA

Marignane - In conjunction with NH Industries, Eurocopter is displaying the NH90, the world’s most advanced tactical transport and naval helicopter in its class, at this year’s ILA. Launch customer is the German Bundeswehr for the tactical transport version (TTH), for which qualification was granted by NAHEMA (NATO Helicopter Management Agency) on March 31st, 2006. One of the NH90 TTHs destined for the German Army, TGEA02, will be displayed daily in flight and flown by Eurocopter test pilot Herbert Graser; a second aircraft is shown in the Static Display.

17.05.2006

EC135 Sales Success leads to new Assembly Lines in Switzerland and Spain - Brandnew Corporate Machine on Display at ILA

Marignane - Eurocopter’s order book for the EC 135 stands at over 550 units as ILA opens. It is the company’s top seller and the best-selling light twin-engined helicopter worldwide. In the past couple of months, the company signed a contract with Switzerland for 18 EC635s plus two EC135s for the Armed Forces, and a framework agreement with Spain for 48 EC135 law enforcement helicopters. As part of these deals, Eurocopter agreed to set up assembly lines in the two customer countries. As of 2007, the Swiss company RUAG will assemble 16 out of the 18 EC635s, with the total Swiss order being the single-highest in terms of value placed for the EC135/635 family to date. With Spain, which has already participated in the EC135 program in the past by producing components and doing customization, cooperation will be further extended to final assembly of the EC135 at Eurocopter’s newly established Albacete facility. This step is taken in view of the large Spanish law enforcement requirement and further sales potential in that country.

17.05.2006

Marignane - Eurocopter displays Combat Support Helicopter Tiger at ILA 2006

17.05.2006

Eurocopter, the World’s No. 1 Helicopter Manufacturer, shows strong Presence at ILA

Marignane - The world’s leading helicopter manufacturer, Eurocopter, is showing a strong presence at this year’s ILA with a wide array of civil and military helicopters in its Static and Flying displays. From the single-engined EC130, up to the world’s most advanced tactical transport helicopter, the NH90, as well as the spectacular Tiger combat helicopter, the company gives a representative showing of its product line.

17.05.2006

The EC145 serves Law Enforcement and EMS Operators worldwide – Strong Increase in Order Intake

Marignane - The EC145, which excels in terms of cabin space and versatility, has firmly established itself as a rugged, reliable workhorse in the law enforcement and EMS markets worldwide. Orders presently stand at 95 aircraft, and more than 80 have already entered service. In 2005, new orders for a total of 20 EC 145s were booked, predominantly in the American and European EMS (Emergency Medical Services) and law enforcement markets. The annual production rate has been increased to 25 in 2006. An EC145 operated by the Croatian EMS service HIKO is shown in Eurocopter’s Static Display at ILA.

17.05.2006

On Display at ILA, Eurocopter’s enhanced EC155 B1 is the Top-End Choice for Law Enforcement Missions

Marignane - In the Static Display at ILA, Eurocopter is showing an EC155 B1 on loan from the German Federal Police, Bundespolizei. The EC155 B1 is Eurocopter’s top-end product for demanding law enforcement and VIP missions. The Bundespolizei operates a total of 15 of these aircraft. They are part of a total fleet of 102 Eurocopter helicopters in their service.

10.05.2006

Marignane - Eurocopter Proudly Announces the Operational Debut of the Combat SAR EC725 Helicopters with the French Armed Forces

03.05.2006

Eurocopter addresses Business Market at EBACE

Geneva - Eurocopter is displaying two of its top-class business helicopters – and EC135 and an EC155 B1 – at this year’s EBACE to address the fast-growing corporate, VIP and private helicopter market.

03.05.2006

Maverick Helicopters of Las Vegas orders nine EC130 B4 for Tourist and Charter Flights

Geneva, EBACE 2006 - Maverick Helicopters, which specializes in helicopter tours of the Las Vegas Strip and Grand Canyon, plus corporate and charter wedding flights, has announced that it is purchasing nine new EC130 B4s in addition to its existing fleet of 12 EC130 B4s and six AS350 B2s. Once the nine new EC130s have gone into service, Maverick will be the largest operator of this type in the world. The Las Vegas operator refers to the EC130 B4 as “Eco Star” due to its ecological compatibility and low noise emission. A fast-growing aerial tour operator, Maverick focuses on providing its clients with the safest, most comfortable, and VIP-style service possible.

26.04.2006

Successful maiden flight of a bearingless Advanced Technology Rotor

Marignane - Innovative rotor technology for increased comfort and reduced costs

25.04.2006

Switzerland orders 20 EC635/EC135 for its Armed Forces

Marignane - The Swiss procurement agency, armasuisse, and Eurocopter signed a contract for 20 helicopters on April 25th in Berne, Switzerland. Under the Swiss Light Transport and Training Helicopter (LTSH) program, 18 EC635 for utility and advanced training missions and two EC135 for VIP/parliamentarian transport missions have been ordered. The contract was signed by Dr. Alfred Markwalder, Chief of Armament and Peter Lyoth, Director Federal Office for Weapon Systems for the Swiss government and by Philippe Harache, Executive Vice President Customers Directorate of Eurocopter and Dr. Lutz Bertling, Executive Vice President Governmental Helicopters of Eurocopter and CEO of Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH.

13.04.2006

Marignane - Korean Government Gives Final « Go Ahead » for Korean Helicopter Program (KHP)

12.04.2006

Marignane - Eurocopter to deliver 12 BO 105 helicopters to the Albanian Defense Ministry

07.04.2006

Creation of Eurocopter Vostok

Marignane - Pursuing its customer satisfaction policy, Eurocopter has set up a subsidiary in Russia

06.04.2006

Marignane - Japan Defense Agency received first EC225 in VIP configuration for the Japanese Emperor’s Royal Flight Service

03.04.2006

German Army NH90 TTH Achieves NAHEMA Qualification

Marignane - Eurocopter is pleased to announce the Qualification of the German Army NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter - TGEA Variant. The award ceremony took place at NHindustries on Friday 31st March 2006 at the end of a ‘Review Executive Meeting’ where NAHEMA, a NATO Agency, officially granted the first Qualification to a NH90 TTH Variant.

30.03.2006

Eurocopter Chile sells an EC130B4 helicopter to Aero Service during FIDAE 2006

Marignane - During FIDAE 2006, on Thursday 30 March, Bernhard Brenner, the Managing Director of Eurocopter Chile S.A. signed a sales contract with Aero Service, represented by the businessman Max Marambio, for an EC130 B4, the fourth helicopter of this type in Chile.

17.03.2006

Marignane - Eurocopter confirms its Leadership in the Law Enforcement Market – Spanish Ministry of Interior selects the EC135 for its Police Forces

27.02.2006

Lithuanian Border Guard orders Eurocopter EC 135 and EC 145

Marignane - The Lithuanian Border Guard has placed an order for two EC 135 and one EC 145 light-twin engine helicopters to complement its fleet of two single-engine EC 120s which have been in service since 2003. The contract is worth € 18 million. Lithuania thereby joins the large number of law enforcement and homeland security agencies in Europe already operating these helicopter types, and becomes fully compliant with European Commission and Schengen Agreement standards. The three new helicopters will be delivered by the end of 2006.

27.02.2006

The EC145 serves Law Enforcement and EMS Operators worldwide – Strong Increase in Order Intake

Marignane - The EC145, which excels in terms of cabin space and versatility, has firmly established itself as a rugged, reliable workhorse in the law enforcement and EMS markets worldwide. Orders presently stand at 95 aircraft, and more than 75 have already entered service. In 2005, new orders for a total of 20 EC145s were booked, predominantly in the American and European EMS (Emergency Medical Services) and law enforcement markets. The annual production rate will be increased from presently 19 per year to 25 in 2006.

27.02.2006

Marignane - Eurocopter Confirms its Key Position in the Oil and Gas Industry: In-Service Success for the EC225 and renewed Market Growth for Light and Medium Helicopters

27.02.2006

Eurocopter displays Everest-conquering AS350 AStar at HeliExpo – Five World Records confirmed for Top-Performing Helicopter

Marignane - Eurocopter displays Everest-conquering AS350 AStar at HeliExpo – Five World Records confirmed for Top-Performing Helicopter Dallas, February 26, 2006 HAI 2006 Eurocopter is displaying its record-breaking AS350 B3 Ecureuil/AStar at this year’s HeliExpo. On February 14th, 2006, the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) validated and confirmed the high-altitude world record achieved with a serial AS350 B3 on May 14 and 15, 2005, with two landings and take-offs on top of Mount Everest at 8,850 meters (29,035 ft.) altitude. Piloted by Eurocopter Experimental Test Pilot Didier Delsalle, the two flights included peak-over landings on the mountain’s peak both exceeding two minutes as stipulated by the FAI regulations.

27.02.2006

Fly neighborly with Eurocopter’s Sounds of Silence

Marignane - Eurocopter is at the forefront of reducing noise emission of helicopters. Its entire new generation of helicopters – the EC120, EC130, EC135, EC145, EC155 as well their heaviest complement, the EC225, have noise levels well below ICAO limits. The EC120, EC130 and EC135 even comply with the most restrictive levels in the world, the Grand Canyon National Park Standard.

27.02.2006

Eurocopter upgrades its most affordable twin, the Ecureuil / TwinStar – New AS355 NP to enter Market in 2007: More performance for similar Cost

Marignane - To complement its successful range of light twin-engined helicopters, Eurocopter is upgrading the twin-engined AS355 N Ecureuil/TwinStar. Taking advantage of the experience accumulated on this product (more than 720 units of the AS355 series sold to date with over 3 million flight hours logged by this fleet), the new variant, designated AS355 NP, is designed as a cost-effective entry product in the twin market and will be available in April 2007. The AS355 NP will be a high performance multi-mission aircraft based on the proven technologies of the successful AS350 Ecureuil / AStar series.

22.02.2006

Marignane - Eurocopter and Indian operator Global Vectra sign contract for three EC155 helicopters

20.02.2006

Eurocopter South East Asia announces the creation of “Eurocopter Training Services Asia” in Singapore

Singapore - Eurocopter Training Services Asia – Expected completion by end 2006 to train several hundreds of helicopter pilots a year – EC 120 selected as "best-of-breed" training device

20.02.2006

Marignane - London Metropolitan Police Authority orders three EC 145

31.01.2006

Marignane - Eurocopter EC 725 – Peak Power of the Eurocopter Cougar Helicopter Family

18.01.2006

Business Year 2005 Brings Considerably Expanded Order Book for Eurocopter

Marignane - Successful Growth in Strategic Global Markets

11.01.2006

Royal Jordanian Air Force places Order for an additional four EC635s

Marignane - The Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) has placed a firm order for four additional EC635 light twin-engined helicopters. This new order will further increase the existing fleet of EC635 already in operational service with the RJAF. Two of these helicopters will be delivered at the end of 2006, the other two early 2007. Further fleet increases are considered possible.