Thu, Jun 30, 2011
Aircraft Will Support Offshore Oil And Gas Operations
Heli-Union is extending its long-standing relationship with
Eurocopter by ordering four EC175 for offshore oil and gas
missions. The contract signature was officially announced Tuesday
during Heli-Union's 50-year anniversary celebration, which was held
at its Toussus-le-Noble maintenance center near Paris, France, and
included a fly-over of Eurocopter's no. 1 EC175 prototype.
"The EC175 order builds on a highly successful five-decade
relationship with a very unique and important customer, and
Eurocopter looks forward to continuing our partnership as
Heli-Union expands its oil and gas operations into new regions of
the world," said Eurocopter President & CEO Lutz Bertling. "As
with many of Eurocopter's other products, Heli-Union provided
valuable input during the EC175's development, and we will continue
to benefit from its expertise once the helicopter is in
service."
With deliveries of these new seven ton-class helicopters to
Heli-Union beginning in 2013, the EC175 will introduce a new level
of operational flexibility and comfort for international offshore
oil and gas transportation services, as well being available for
search & rescue missions.
"The EC175 will bring enhanced operational capabilities and
unmatched passenger comfort for Heli-Union's oil and gas
operations," explained Heli-Union Chairman & CEO
Jean-Christophe Schmitt. "Eurocopter has been a key partner in our
company's success during the past 50 years, and our new contract
marks an important step in the next chapter of our operations."
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