Eurocopter

11.11.2009

Eurocopter’s latest and most advanced products presented at the Dubai Airshow

Dubai - Eurocopter, a division of EADS and the world's leading helicopter manufacturer with a strong and long lasting presence in the Middle East region, will participate at the 2009 Dubai Airshow with two of its state-of the-art helicopters: the TIGER, the most modern combat helicopter will be performing daily flight presentations and a full scale mock-up of the EC175 in offshore configuration will be displayed on the EADS stand. The EC175, the latest helicopter of the Eurocopter civil range, is due to fly for the first time before the end of the year. Both aircraft are presented for the first time to the public in the Middle East.

28.10.2009

Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation awards Contract for Passenger, Service and Cargo Doors for new Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) to Eurocopter

Donauwörth - Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation has signed a contract with Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH to design and manufacture aircraft doors (passenger, service and cargo doors) for its next-generation regional jet, the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet), which is currently under development.

24.10.2009

Eurocopter announces the new SHAPE program

Marignane - In order to face the financial and economic crisis, which has created a period of strong uncertainty, Eurocopter, the world leading helicopter manufacturer, has launched a new corporation program called SHAPE. This initiative is aimed at adapting the company to the new economic context, while maintaining sustainable growth and leadership in the market.

06.10.2009

Marignane - EADS and Eurocopter sign helicopter cooperation agreement with Kazakhstan

29.09.2009

London/Oxford - Eurocopter and United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence sign Contract for Royal Air Force Puma Life Extension Programme

23.09.2009

Marignane - Helisim Inaugurates its First NH90 Simulator

23.09.2009

Edmiston, Eurocopter and Andrew Winch Designs unveil a stunning new helicopter design for the Eurocopter EC155 at Monaco Yacht Show 2009

Monaco - Monaco Yacht Show

22.09.2009

Eurocopter keeps on expanding in the United Kingdom

Duxford - Eurocopter and its British subsidiary, Eurocopter UK Ltd., emphasize their strong position in the UK market at Helitech 2009. The company exhibits the EC135 “L’Hélicoptère par Hermès” as centre piece, as well as a large array of eight state-of-the-art helicopters: a London “Met” EC145, an EC135 by Suffolk Police, the UK’s first helicopter - an EC135 - dedicated to offshore wind farm maintenance, a utility AS355 NP used by National Grid for powerline inspections, and Eurocopter’s latest generation of private/VIP and corporate helicopters – an EC120, EC130, and EC155 B1. An AS350 BB of the Defence Helicopter Flying School and a SA330 EA Royal Air Force Puma HC Mk1 complete the line-up. Eurocopter UK’s rapid expansion into the defence business, oil & gas service activities and upgrades & retrofit business leads to further growth in the British Isles.

22.09.2009

West Midlands Police orders new EC135

Duxford - Confirming Eurocopter as No. 1 Supplier of Police Air Support Helicopters

10.09.2009

Warsaw - Eurocopter delivers the first of 23 EC135s ordered by Poland's health ministry in June 2008

08.09.2009

Hong Kong, Asian Aerospace - Eurocopter targets future growth in Asia and pursues its path from Product Support to Customer Services at Asian Aerospace 2009

08.09.2009

Hong Kong, Asian Aerospace - Eurocopter South East Asia (ESEA) signs a contract with Royal Thai Police (RTP) for 3 EC155 Dauphin helicopters

26.08.2009

The Ministry of Transport signs for 2 additional EC225 helicopters in China

Beijing - Eurocopter is pleased to announce the contract signature of another 2 EC225 helicopters with the Ministry of Transport (MOT) / China Rescue and Salvage Bureau (CRS) today.

10.07.2009

Grand Prairie, TX - American Eurocopter Celebrates 40 Years of Investment, Leadership, and Growth in U.S.

18.06.2009

Eurocopter signs contract to retrofit 26 CH53 Bundeswehr helicopters for personnel recovery missions

Le Bourget - On June 18th, Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH and the German Federal Agency for Defense Technology and Procurement (BWB) signed a contract at the Paris Air Show to retrofit one prototype followed by a further 25 of the German Army’s CH53 GS/GE transport helicopters with the capability to perform personnel recovery missions. The contract is worth around 24.9 million euros, with a large part going to the medium-sized German equipment industry. The first retrofitted helicopter is scheduled for delivery in early 2010.

18.06.2009

Eurocopter South East Asia delivers the first EC155 B1 to Northern Service Flight Company (NSFC) in Vietnam

Le Bourget - Eurocopter is pleased to announce the delivery of the first EC155 B1 to Northern Service Flight Company (NSFC) based in Hanoi (Vietnam). Founded in 1989, NSFC belongs to the Service Flight Corporation (SFC), a long-standing partner of Eurocopter. NSFC is one of the leading businesses in the country providing a wide range of helicopter passenger flights for oil and gas exploration, search and rescue operations, field survey, tourism etc.

17.06.2009

RTE contributes to the economic stimulus plan and renews part of its helicopter fleet

Le Bourget - At the centenary celebrations of the Paris International Air Show at Le Bourget, and in the presence of Patrick Devedjian, the Minister responsible for France's Economic Stimulus Plan, Philippe Harache, Senior Executive Vice-President of Eurocopter, and Dominique Maillard, Chairman of the RTE Management Board, the public electricity transmission system operator today signed a contract worth €9m. By signing up to replace part of its fleet from this year, RTE is extending its commitment under the Economic Stimulus Plan. The European helicopter manufacturer Eurocopter, a division of the EADS Group, will supply RTE with a total of four aircraft: three single-engine "Ecureuils" (two B2s and one B3s) and one twin-turbine EC135. These helicopters will all be equipped with Turbomeca (Safran Group) engines.

17.06.2009

Paris - Eurocopter hands over an additional EC155 B1 to Dancopter, Marking the 100th EC155 and 900th Dauphin Helicopter Family Delivery

16.06.2009

Eurocopter Signs a Contract for Three Ecureuil B3s with the Indian Operator Pawan Hans

Le Bourget - The European helicopter manufacturer Eurocopter is pleased to announce the signing of a 7 million euro contract for three AS350 B3 Ecureuils with Pawan Hans, India's leading helicopter operator in the civil and parapublic market. Thanks to the versatility of this single-engine helicopter, Pawan Hans will be able to operate it for variety of missions ranging from tourism, medical evacuation to surveillance operations. Pawan Hans currently operates 27 Dauphin helicopters–the largest Dauphin fleet in the world.

16.06.2009

Le Bourget - Eurocopter’s Subsidiary Helibras delivers the First EC145 Stylence in Brazil for VIP Customers

16.06.2009

Le Bourget - Eurocopter and National Research Council Canada Sign Cooperation Agreement at Paris Air Show

16.06.2009

The Turkish operator Koçoğlu Aviation to receive new EC135 helicopters

Le Bourget - A total of 12 aircraft will be operated for emergency medical services

15.06.2009

Eurocopter and ATE team up on Stand-alone Weapon System for Helicopters

Paris Air Show 2009 - Eurocopter and French airborne systems integrator, ATE, have teamed up to design, develop, manufacture and sustain a modern, Stand-Alone Weapon System (SAWS) for any of Eurocopter’s light and medium helicopter products. This modular system is exhibited with an AS550 Fennec light military helicopter on Eurocopter’s static display at the Paris Air Show.

15.06.2009

Le Bourget - Eurocopter South East Asia (ESEA) will move in 2010 to the new Seletar Aerospace Park in Singapore

11.05.2009

Eurocopter presents the first EC145 Stylence at EBACE 2009

Geneva, EBACE 2009 - Eurocopter, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer reaffirms its commitment to Business Aviation at this year’s EBACE with the introduction of the EC145 Stylence on its booth no. 7010 in Hall 7. This is the first time that the EC145 enters the market in this configuration.

05.05.2009

Marignane - Eurocopter to Supply Héli-Union with the First Dauphin N3 Simulator

04.05.2009

Abu Dhabi - Eurocopter and Hermès deliver to Falcon Aviation Services the first EC135 “l’Hélicoptère par Hermès”

04.05.2009

EADS North America selects Lockheed Martin as Mission Equipment Package integrator for new Armed Scout Helicopter

ARLINGTON, Va., NASHVILLE, Tenn. - EADS North America’s Armed Scout 645 is a highly-capable, cost-effective solution to meet the U.S. Army’s armed scout helicopter mission

30.04.2009

The French Defense Ministry Orders Five EC725 Helicopters from Eurocopter

Marignane - The French Defense Ministry has ordered five additional EC725 helicopters from Eurocopter as part of the government’s economic recovery plan.

14.04.2009

Rio de Janeiro - Eurocopter and Helibras Announce the First Flight Simulator for helicopters in Latin America

02.04.2009

Marignane - Eurocopter reinforces its presence in Japan through the acquisition of Euroheli’s shares

12.03.2009

Donauwörth - Eurocopter’s EC135 Flight Simulator Ready for Use in Germany

11.03.2009

Team Aero Wins C-130J Support Contract

09.03.2009

Oxford - UK Government to fund the purchase of six new police Eurocopter EC135 helicopters

02.03.2009

Marignane - The Japanese Ministry of Defence signs for 2 Eurocopter EC135 Training Helicopters

22.02.2009

Back by Popular Demand – Eurocopter’s EC175

Anaheim - After the huge success at the 2008 Heli-Expo, Eurocopter’s EC175 returns to give the industry, customers and launch partners a look at the new corporate configuration. This new concept features an innovative interior layout with an automatic sliding door and footstep, and can be viewed at Eurocopter’s booth number 2754. The public and the press are invited to get a hands-on experience with the market’s newest multi-role, medium-twin class helicopter.

22.02.2009

Eurocopter highlights Product Efficiency and growing Scope of Services at Heli-Expo 2009

Anaheim, Heli-Expo 2009 - First Presentation of EC175 Corporate Interior Concept

22.02.2009

Eurocopter Reinforces Its Worldwide Commitment to Training

Anaheim - Launches new simulators and introduces new training devices throughout its global training network

22.02.2009

Eurocopter Committed to Meet the Military Requirements of the Middle East Region

Abu Dhabi, UAE, IDEX 2009 - With a wide range of helicopters, Eurocopter is supporting the region's air forces for missions including combat, transport, Search and Rescue (SAR), counter-terrorism, special missions and training. Currently more than 650 Eurocopter helicopters fly in the Arab world, with more than 80 percent of them for military use. Eurocopter is committed to keep on meeting the specific requirements of the governments and their Armed Forces in the Arab world. The company showcases its military capabilities and expertise at IDEX at the EADS booth in Hall 8, C20 and displays one EC135 Police helicopter in full scale.

18.02.2009

Hong Kong - Eurocopter opens a second Customer Service Centre (CSC) in Hong Kong

09.02.2009

Aero India ‘09, Bangalore - Eurocopter committed to be the solution provider for India’s air fleet modernization

05.02.2009

EADS North America receives U.S. Army contract for five additional UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters

Arlington, Va. - Latest award brings total order to 128 aircraft

27.01.2009

Aberdeen and Oxford - Eurocopter to build state of the art flagship Helicopter Service and Simulator Facility in Aberdeen

26.01.2009

Marignane - Olivier Blain appointed as new Head of Communication at Eurocopter

20.01.2009

Eurocopter increased turnover by 7.5 % and met 2008 objectives

Paris - Eurocopter, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer, fully met its 2008 objectives for helicopter sales and deliveries and increased its turnover by 7.5 %. In 2008, Eurocopter once again secured its position as the world's No. 1 manufacturer of civil and parapublic helicopters with a total of 588 helicopter deliveries for new military and civil helicopters. This figure constitutes a production ramp-up of 20% percent as compared to 2007 and reinforced its position as a major branded business division within EADS, counting for a consolidated turnover of 4.5 billion Euros. Order bookings, still showing strong demand for new helicopter models and services, amounted to 4.9 billion Euros. This included 715 new aircraft.

08.01.2009

Eurocopter welcomes new order for 22 NH90TTH helicopters from the French Army