Thu, Feb 11, 2010
Four Helos Ordered To Develop Commercial Helicopter Market In
Vietnam
Eurocopter Southeast Asia (ESEA) said late last week it has
signed its first contract with Vinacopter for the purchase of four
aircraft. Eurocopter calls this sale a vote of confidence for its
products in a rapidly developing market.
AS350B File Photo
Vinacopter has purchased four Eurocopter helicopters to serve as
the launch fleet for its newly created subsidiary, HeliVietnam, a
new commercial charter venture. The fleet, which will consist of
one AS355NP, a new generation light twin engine helicopter, two
high performance single engine AS350B3 aircraft and one twin engine
EC135, will be used for tourism and VIP transport. Delivery of the
AS355NP is scheduled for the first half of 2010 while the remainder
of the fleet will be delivered in the second half of 2011.
Dr. Bernhard Brenner, President of
ESEA said: "Vietnam is a very important growth market for us in
Asia. We believe that there are tremendous opportunities in
Vietnam, where our product range perfectly matches the requirements
for civil missions. We are proud that Vinacopter has chosen to
build its fleet using Eurocopter aircraft and we know that our
helicopters will deliver the reliable and efficient performance
needed for Vinacopter's success."
This contract signing follows the announcement made earlier this
week by Eurocopter at the Singapore Airshow that Vietnam will be a
key focus area and growth driver for the company in 2010.
Eurocopter currently holds 50% of the civil and parapublic
helicopter fleet in Vietnam. Adding value to Eurocopter's growing
customer base in Vietnam, ESEA has recently inaugurated
On-Job-Training programs which offer opportunities for fleet
operators to acquire further industry knowledge and technical
capability.
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