Eurocopter, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer in the civil and public services markets, will utilize this year’s ILA in Berlin to highlight its international market strength and its continuing ability to innovate. The company displays its state-of-the-art military helicopters, the Tiger combat helicopter and NH90 tactical transport helicopter, both of which are in service with several European nations as well as Australia. These two aircraft are joined by a French Air Force EC725 in Combat SAR configuration, and three of Eurocopter’s successful civil models, the EC120, EC130 and the EC135 in EMS configuration.
Berlin/Marignane, 27 May 2008
The Tiger, which is under delivery to Germany, France, Australia and Spain, will be featured in the daily flying display of ILA and demonstrate its spectacular manoeuverability. The NH90, of which 507 units are on order by 14 nations and Europe’s most successful military helicopter programme, is under delivery to Germany, Sweden, Italy, Australia and Finland, with deliveries to further customers to commence this year. The NH90 will join the flying display as well. Eurocopter’s EC725, also on display, is in active Combat-SAR service with the French Air Force and makes its first appearance in Germany. The aircraft has seen service in Afghanistan and Lebanon, saving numerous lives.
True to the company’s tradition of setting and raising the standards in the industry, Eurocopter will also participate in ILA’s “Rotor & Rescue” helicopter conference programme with several presentations of new concepts and technologies. The company’s renowed MRO capabilities in the military segment are shown on its booth in the HeliCenter. Around ILA, several other Eurocopter helicopters will be displayed by the company’s customers.
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 2006, Eurocopter confirmed its position as the world’s No. 1 helicopter manufacturer with a turnover of 3.8 billion euros, orders for 615 new helicopters, and a 52% 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 9,800 Eurocopter helicopters are currently in service with over 2,500 customers in 140 countries. Eurocopter offers the largest civil and military helicopter range in the world.
For more information, please contact:
| Cécile VION-LANCTUIT | Eurocopter |
Tel.: +33 (0)4 42 85 60 51 mailto: cecile.vion-lanctuit@eurocopter.com |
| Christina GOTZHEIN | Eurocopter |
Tel.: + 49 (0) 89 60 00 64 88 mailto: christina.gotzhein@eurocopter.com |
| Pekkee SUM | Eurocopter |
Tel.: +33 (0)4 42 85 17 13 mailto: Pek-Kee.Sum@eurocopter.com |
| José M. RUBIO | Eurocopter |
Tel.: +34 (0)91 379 66 04 mailto: jose-maria.rubio@eurocopter.com |
| www.eurocopter.com |
