Eurocopter

22.12.2006

Marignane - El Gobierno español autoriza la firma de un contrato con Eurocopter para la adquisición de 45 helicópteros NH90 para sus Fuerzas Armadas

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 entrega al Ejército Alemán los tres primeros NH90, helicópteros de transporte táctico

Marignane/Donauwörth - Una etapa importante en el mayor programa de helicópteros europeo

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 en Indodefence 2006

Yakarta, Indonesia, INDODEFENCE 2006 - Fuerte compromiso con la exposición central de defensa de Indonesia, el país más grande de la región Asia-Pacífico Eurocopter South East Asia – Oficinas regionales del fabricante N° 1 de helicópteros en el mundo

21.11.2006

Regional de Mantenimiento de Eurocopter Malasia

Selangor, Malasia - Las modernas instalaciones consolidan la presencia del fabricante de helicópteros N° 1 del mundo

17.11.2006

Marignane - Eurocopter gana el « Market Leadership Award 2006 » de Frost & Sullivan como n° 1 del mercado militar europeo del helicóptero. Un reconocimiento de Excelencia en la Industria Aeroespacial y de Defensa.

09.11.2006

Marignane - El Ejército de Tierra de los Estados Unidos hace un nuevo pedido de helicópteros utilitarios ligeros UH-145 a Eurocopter

03.10.2006

Atenas - Ya “Probado en combate”, el EC725 de Eurocopter es el mejor instrumento jamás producido para garantizar el futuro de las misiones SAR & Combate SAR de las Fuerzas armadas griegas

03.10.2006

Athens - El NH 90 equipará muy pronto a las Fuerzas Armadas griegas

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

La Escuela de aviación ligera del Ejército alemán de Bückeburg rebasa las 30.000 horas de vuelo con el helicóptero de entrenamiento EC135

Marignane/Bückeburg - Rotundo éxito del primer Contrato de asistencia técnica integral de Eurocopter con el ejército alemán

04.09.2006

El Grupo INAER continúa la renovación de su flota con nueve nuevos helicópteros de Eurocopter

Marignane - Primer pedido del EC145 en España

30.08.2006

Eurocopter entrega el ejemplar nº 500 de su helicóptero EC135 nº 1 en ventas

Marignane/Donauwörth - Para el operador austriaco ÖAMTC es su helicóptero nº 25

28.08.2006

Eurocopter entrega el 1er helicóptero Cougar a Bulgaria

Marignane - En la base militar de Krumovo, Bulgaria, y en presencia de numerosos oficiales búlgaros y franceses, Eurocopter ha entregado al General Stefan Petrov, comandante de la Base 24 de la Fuerza Aérea de Krumovo, el 1er helicóptero Cougar. Esta primera entrega sucede a la firma, en enero de 2005, de un contrato de 360 millones de euros por la compra de 12 helicópteros AS 532 AL Cougar y 6 helicópteros AS 565 MB Panther para el Ejército búlgaro.

31.07.2006

Marignane - Continúa la cadena de éxitos del NH90 en NUEVA ZELANDA Eurocopter consolida su liderazgo en materia de helicópteros de transporte militar

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 y COHC firman un contrato para el suministro de helicópteros EC225 de largo alcance

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

El Ejército norteamericano elige el UH-145 de Eurocopter para su flota de helicópteros ligeros multimisiones

Marignane - Es la primera entrada de Eurocopter en el mercado militar norteamericano

29.06.2006

Firma oficial del contrato entre Eurocopter y el gobierno australiano que confirma el pedido de 34 MRH-90

Marignane - La filial de Eurocopter, Australian Aerospace, y el Organismo australiano de material militar (Australian Defence Material Organisation) han firmado hoy un contrato para el suministro de 34 helicópteros semipesados MRH-90 y un contrato relativo al Apoyo Logístico durante diez años con las Fuerzas Armadas Australianas (Australian Defence Force). La ceremonia se celebró en Canberra una semana después de que el Primer Ministro John Howard y el Ministro de Defensa Brendan Nelson anunciaran el pedido suplementario de ADF para el MRH-90, el helicóptero más avanzado del mundo en su categoría.

26.06.2006

Eurocopter y “Gazpromavia” han firmado el acuerdo que consagra la creación del Centro de Mantenimiento y Reparación para los helicópteros de Eurocopter que operan en Rusia

Marignane - Con la apertura del Centro de Mantenimiento, en el aeropuerto de Ostafievo cerca de Moscú, para los helicópteros Eurocopter que operen en Rusia, Eurocopter es el primer fabricante occidental de helicópteros que brinda una amplia gama de operaciones de mantenimiento y reparación.

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 ataca el mercado de la aviación de negocios en la Feria EBACE

Ginebra - Este año, Eurocopter presenta en la feria EBACE dos de sus mejores helicópteros de negocios – un EC135 y un EC155 B1 – para atacar el mercado de los helicópteros privados, VIP y corporativos, sector que está experimentando un crecimiento rápido.

03.05.2006

Maverick Helicopters de Las Vegas firma la compra de nueve EC130 B4 para sus vuelos turísticos y sus vuelos charter

Ginebra, EBACE 2006 - Maverick Helicopters, especializado en el sobrevuelo en helicóptero del Strip de Las Vegas y del Gran Canyon, así como en vuelos de negocios y vuelos charter especiales « boda », anunció haber adquirido 9 EC130 B4 nuevos que se sumarán a su actual flota de 12 EC130 B4 y seis AS350 B2. Tras la entrada en servicio de estos 9 EC130, Maverick será el mayor operador de este tipo en el mundo. El operador de Las Vegas bautizó al EC130 B4 con el nombre de “Eco Star” debido a su compatibilidad ecológica y a su bajo nivel sonoro. En vista de su rápido crecimiento, este operador considera como objetivo prioritario el proponer a sus clientes prestaciones de tipo VIP con la mayor seguridad y el mayor confort posibles.

26.04.2006

Éxito del primer vuelo de un rotor no-articulado de tecnología vanguardista

Marignane - Una tecnología rotor innovadora para un mayor confort y costes reducidos

25.04.2006

Suiza pide 20 EC635/EC135 para sus Fuerzas Armadas

Marignane - La Agencia Suiza de Adquisiciones, Armasuisse, y Eurocopter han firmado un contrato por 20 helicópteros el 25 de abril, en Berna, Suiza. Este contrato se da dentro del marco del programa suizo de helicópteros ligeros de transporte y entrenamiento (Swiss Light Transport and Training Helicopter (LTSH), en el que 18 EC635 se dedicarán a trabajos utilitarios y misiones avanzadas de entrenamiento y dos EC135 se utilizarán en misiones de transporte de VIP y parlamentarios. El contrato fue firmado por el Dr. Alfred Markwalder, Jefe de Armamento, y Peter Lyoth, Director Federal de la Oficina de Sistemas de Armas del gobierno suizo y por Philippe Harache, Executive Vice President Customers Directorate de Eurocopter y el Dr. Lutz Bertling, Executive Vice President Governmental Helicopters de Eurocopter y CEO de Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH.

13.04.2006

Marignane - El Gobierno Coreano da el “Go Ahead” final al Programa de Helicóptero Coreano (KHP)

12.04.2006

Marignane - Eurocopter entregará 12 helicópteros BO105 al Ministerio de Defensa albanés

07.04.2006

Creación de Eurocopter Vostok

Marignane - Siguiendo adelante con su política de satisfacción cliente, Eurocopter abre una filial en Rusia

06.04.2006

Marignane - La Agencia Japonesa de la Defensa recibió el primer EC225 en configuración VIP para el Real Servicio Aéreo del Emperador japonés.

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

Marignane - El año comercial 2005 trajo una considerable expansión de pedidos para el crecimiento acertado de Eurocopter en mercados estratégicos globales

11.01.2006

La Royal Jordanian Air Force pide cuatro EC635 adicionales

Marignane - La Real Fuerza Aérea Jordana (RJAF) ha cursado un pedido en firme por otros cuatro helicópteros bimotores ligeros EC635. Este nuevo pedido afirma la voluntad de consolidar la flota de helicópteros EC635, ya en servicio, de la RJAF. Dos de estos helicópteros serán entregados a finales de 2006, los otros dos, a principios de 2007. Se consideran posibles futuras extensiones de la flota.