Tue, Mar 20, 2012
Aircraft Order Includes AS350 B3e, EC13, EC155
Eurocopter has put its first orders for India for 2012 in the books. All three helicopters are expected to be delivered in corporate configuration before the end of the year.
Four out of five units delivered last year in India were AS350 B3 aircraft, and first booking of 2012 being another AS350 B3e sold to G.R. Constructions for business aviation use. Eurocopter India also signed agreements with two undisclosed customers for an EC135 and an EC155 (pictured in file photo), both of which will also be used for corporate travel. In corporate configuration, the EC135 can seat up to six passengers while the EC155 can take up to nine passengers comfortably.
“Business aviation is one of the key segments that is driving the growth of the helicopter market in India,” noted Eurocopter India CEO, Xavier Hay. “These bookings mark a good start to the year. We will continue to work on developing other segments as well, such as emergency medical services, law enforcement, utility and aerial work.”
Hay said expanding the services network also remains a priority. "All these efforts will be ensured by our in-country presence and co-operations sealed with local partners. Our ultimate aim is to help create a robust aviation industry in this country.”
Eurocopter India maintained its leadership position in terms of deliveries with 65% market share in 2011. It delivered a total of nine aircraft, which included the delivery of the 10th and final AS365 N3 Dauphin to Pawan Hans Helicopter in a deal signed in March 2010.
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