Tue, Nov 22, 2011
Signs Purchase Agreement With Xilin Fengteng
Eurocopter has made its first inroads into the South Western
region of China with a landmark agreement signed with Xilin
Fengteng for the sale of two helicopters – one EC120 B and
one EC135 – for use in multiple general aviation
missions.
A signing ceremony was held on Sunday 20 November in Guanghan
City between Sichuan Xilin Fengteng General Aviation Co., Ltd. and
Eurocopter China for the order of two helicopters – one EC120
B light single-engine and one EC135 light twin-engine helicopter
– to be delivered by mid-2012. As a newly registered
operator, these will be Xilin Fengteng’s first two
helicopters, for use in multiple missions including aerial
photography, passenger transport, forest fire-fighting, business
charter, emergency medical service, pilot training, etc.
Based in Deyang, Sichuan Province, Xilin Fengteng became
Eurocopter China’s first customer in South West China. This
success is a result of Eurocopter China’s expansion efforts
that included the opening of the Chengdu liaison office for the
South Western region in early 2011 – one of its seven offices
around the country.
“We have great respect for Xilin Fengteng’s
long-term strategy to become a key player in general aviation in
the South Western region,” noted Eurocopter China CEO, Bruno
Boulnois. “Eurocopter is the only foreign manufacturer to
have a subsidiary in China, with an office in Chengdu to provide
proximity services to emerging customers. Our common vision paved
the way for this successful ‘marriage’ where we will
work hand-in-hand with Xilin Fengteng to provide a one-stop
solution for our customers’ general aviation needs in Sichuan
Province.”
Eurocopter has an existing cooperation with the Civil Aviation
Flight University of China (CAFUC) in Guanghan to develop a series
of helicopter training programs. This acquisition contract will
further reinforce Eurocopter’s presence in Sichuan Province
and the South West of China. “This union bodes well for the
future of general aviation in this region," said Lin Xiaobo,
Chairman of Xilin Fengteng. "We have always been keen admirers of
Eurocopter and its products; this acquisition marks a great start
for us and we look forward to bringing this relationship to a
higher level in the near future.” (Image provided by
Eurocopter)
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