Eurocopter combines luxury and technical excellence for corporate travel

Eurocopter, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer, today has a presence of more than 650 helicopters flying in the Arab world, with over 10% of fleet in the Corporate and VIP segment. Eurocopter´s offers for this market can be seen at Chalet # 33 during the Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) fair, that takes place November 16-18 in Dubai. Eurocopter will display the EC130 Corporate Stylence version and the AS 365 N3 VIP version during the show.

With a thorough consideration of the Corporate passenger’s experience, these helicopters incorporate a modern style and design; enhanced comfort; extremely low noise levels and a high level of customization to fit the needs of the travellers. The displayed EC 130 is a light single engine aircraft, the quietest in its class. The AS 365 N3 Dauphin helicopter in its Corporate configuration with 7 seats is ideal for transporting VIPs. Eurocopter’s portfolio of Corporate helicopters includes the multipurpose EC135, EC145, EC155 and the 11-ton EC225.

“In the past years Eurocopter has experienced 15 % annual sales growth in the region. In the Corporate and VIP segment we have seen strong regional demand and the development of tourism represents excellent platforms for Corporate transport by helicopter,” says Xavier Hay, Eurocopter's Vice-President for Middle East and Africa.

In response to the growing demand for luxury, Eurocopter collaborated with Hermès the worldwide renowned Design House, to create the “l’Hélicoptère par Hermès.” This luxury helicopter illustrates a successful fusion between design and technology and brings business travelling to new heights.

The world’s first EC135 “l’Hélicoptère par Hermès” luxury helicopter will be delivered by early 2009 to Falcon Aviation Services (FAS), a renowned provider of high level aviation services in the UAE and Gulf regions.

In addition to classy designs and elegant interiors, Eurocopter’s Corporate passengers enjoy enhanced privacy, high class entertainment system, satellite technology and technical excellence ensuring extremely low noise and vibration levels.

Established in 1992, the Franco-German-Spanish Eurocopter Group is a Division of EADS, a world leader in aerospace, defence and related services. The Eurocopter Group employs approx. 14,000 people. In 2007, Eurocopter confirmed its position as the world’s No. 1 helicopter manufacturer in the civil and parapublic market, with a turnover exceeding 4 billion Euros, orders for 802 new helicopters, and a 53 percent market share in the civil and parapublic sectors. Overall, the Group’s products account for 30 percent of the total world helicopter fleet. Its strong worldwide presence is ensured by its 17 subsidiaries on five continents, along with a dense network of distributors, certified agents and maintenance centres. More than 10,000 Eurocopter helicopters are currently in service with over 2,800 customers in 140 countries. Eurocopter offers the largest civil and military helicopter range in the world.

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