Eurocopter EC145T2 tours the US
Source: Eurocopter, 19-Mar-13
Following a stop at the Heli-Expo air show in Las Vegas, the EC145 T2 began its own demo flight tour in the U.S. After a few flights in Las Vegas itself, the newest version of the proven EC145 continued on to California for a series of demo flights with electrical companies. The first stop was [...]
Avincis and Eurocopter sign global framework agreement, including ten EC145T2
Source: Avincis Group, 13-Mar-13
Avincis Group (Avincis), the world’s leading provider of aerial services for mission critical operations, and Eurocopter today announced a global framework agreement, including the acquisition of 10 new EC145 T2 helicopters for emergency medical service (EMS) work. Announced at Heli-Expo in Las Vegas, the agreement covers aftermarket support and training, as well as the purchase [...]
Eurocopter booked 69 orders at Heli-Expo 2013
Source: Eurocopter, 12-Mar-13
New orders and commitments for Eurocopter’s helicopter family, along with an unveiling of the latest evolution in its product line, marked the company’s highly successful participation at Heli-Expo 2013 – the rotorcraft industry’s largest international gathering, held this month in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bookings covered products ranging from Eurocopter’s light single-engine AS350 helicopter to [...]
Phoenix Heli-Flight expands fleet with single and twin-engined Eurocopters
Source: Eurocopter, 06-Mar-13
Phoenix Heli-flight will soon welcome two new AS350 B2’s, an EC135 twin-engine aircraft and signs MOU for the first Canadian EC145 T2. “The AS350 B2’s are a favorite of our clients and we needed to increase our capacity to satisfy the demand for this aircraft”, sited Paul Spring, President and CEO of Phoenix Heli-Flight. The [...]
What is Eurocopter showing at Heli-Expo?
Source: Eurocopter, 26-Feb-13
“At Heli-Expo 2013, Eurocopter will highlight how we are meeting our vision of transitioning from an industry-leading helicopter manufacturer to the no. 1 vertical lift mission solutions provider,” said President & CEO Lutz Bertling. “We will achieve this vision through the evolution of our current product line, the introduction of a next-generation rotorcraft family and [...]
EASA certifies Turbomeca Arriel 2E engine for EC145T2
Source: Turbomeca, 17-Jan-13
The Turbomeca (Safran) Arriel 2E engine, has-been certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The Arriel 2E, with a take-off power of 950 shp, will power the Eurocopter EC 145T2 helicopter. The first entry into engines service is scheduled end of 2013. This follows the certification of the Arriel 2D in May 2011, to [...]
US Army tests Eurocopter EC145T2 for Kiowa replacement
Source: US Army, 17-Oct-12
With all of the innovations that have taken place on the battlefield and in the air over the last 37 years, it might be difficult for some to believe that the Army is still using helicopters that were in use during the Vietnam War. Yet, the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior scout helicopter is still widely used [...]
ADAC orders 14 EC145T2 and 3 EC135P2e
Source: Eurocopter, 13-Sep-12
ADAC Air Rescue today signed its latest order in a framework acquisition agreement with Eurocopter for the purchase of 14 EC145 T2 and three EC135 P2e helicopters, which are to be delivered between 2013 and 2017. The contract concluded today at the ILA Berlin Air Show was for an EC145 T2, which is part of [...]
Eurocopter kicks off the ILA Berlin Air Show
11-Sep-12
Eurocopter will present its latest civil and military helicopters at the 2012 ILA Berlin Air Show, including the X3 high-speed hybrid demonstrator, the newly-developed EC145 T2, and the enhanced CH-53GA for the German Army – all of which underscore the company’s technological leadership and the capability to meet quality and performance demands of international customers. [...]
Eurocopter to show special forces EC145T2 mockup at ILA Berlin 2012
Source: HeliHub.com, 10-Sep-12
EADS and its Divisions – Airbus, Astrium, Cassidian and Eurocopter – will present a broad selection of cutting-edge products, technologies and services at the ILA Berlin Air Show 2012, which takes place 11-16 September 2012. Eurocopter will have an extensive showing including AS350B3e, EC635, EC145T2 mock up as a special forces carrier, Tiger UHT (German [...]
Gama Aviation adds details on retaining Scottish Air Ambulance contract
Source: Gama Aviation, 14-Jun-12
Gama Aviation Limited (Gama), part of the global Gama Group, announced today that the Scottish Ambulance Service has selected Gama to be its dedicated provider of Air Ambulance services for a further 7 years (2013 – 2020). Gama’s long association with the Scottish Ambulance Service and NHS Scotland which commenced in 1993 was today furthered [...]
Scottish Ambulance Service renews with Gama – and upgrades to EC145T2
Source: Scottish Ambulance Service, 11-Jun-12
The next generation of Scotland’s air ambulance service will operate larger helicopters with more room and equipment for enhanced clinical care, as a new contract is due to be awarded to the incumbent air operator, Gama Aviation. The contract will commence in April 2013 and run for seven years with a lifetime cost of £120 [...]
Scandinavian Air Ambulance orders four EC145T2 for Finland EMS contract
Source: Eurocopter, 15-Feb-12
Scandinavian Air Ambulance is acquiring four Eurocopter EC145 T2 helicopters for emergency medical transportation services in the north of Finland, with these rotary-wing aircraft performing demanding day/night operations over land and water in temperatures ranging from – 45°C to +35°C. The newly-ordered helicopters are to be flown from three northern bases – Oulu, Kuopio and [...]
Germany’s HTM Helicopter Travel Munich orders an EC145T2
Source: Eurocopter, 15-Feb-12
HTM Helicopter Travel Munich today signed a letter of intent to acquire an EC145 T2, adding this enhanced version of Eurocopter’s popular EC145 rotary-wing aircraft to its fleet for the servicing of offshore wind farms. The EC145 T2 was selected for its outstanding operational performance, including the capability to support offshore wind farm missions by [...]
Eurocopter are cold-weather testing EC145T2 in Inuvik
Source: CBC, 01-Feb-12
The crews wanted cold weather, and they got plenty of it. Temperatures in the town have been well below –40 for the past few weeks and there have even been record blizzards. Winds gusting up to 100 km/hr get the crew grounded for three days. (see full story) Eurocopter photos are not from Inuvik!!
EC145T2 completes successful hot & high campaign
Source: Eurocopter Rotor Link, 17-Jan-12
The preliminary results of the flight test campaign are quite promising, and even show that the initial theoretical estimations (based on simulation models) were rather conservative. The flight test crew appreciated the general performance of the aircraft, especially in hover mode and its OEI performances. Following its flight tests in the U.S, the EC145 T2 [...]
Eurocopter details Dubai display and Middle East commitment
Source: Eurocopter, 11-Nov-11
Eurocopter’s participation at the 2011 Dubai Airshow will underscore its market leadership in the Middle East with a competitive, capable helicopter product line, as well as the company’s dedication to a continued local presence through partnerships and cooperation. With more than 600 rotary-wing aircraft currently in service throughout the Middle East, Eurocopter helicopters are performing [...]
Bond win seven year East Anglian Air Ambulance contract
Source: East Anglian Air Ambulance, 03-Nov-11
The East Anglian Air Ambulance has awarded a contract to aviation company Bond Air Services for two new aircraft which will provide the region with the most advanced air ambulance fleet in the UK. Both aircraft will also, for the first time, be capable of night flying, bringing the prospect that the life-saving air ambulance [...]
American Eurocopter holds customer event for EC145T2
Source: American Eurocopter, 26-Oct-11
American Eurocopter announced today that the customer event for the EC145 T2 at its Grand Prairie, TX facility was a huge success. Customers were able to get a close-up look at this new helicopter, learn more about the features and benefits of this model from the Eurocopter Program Manager, and witness it in action during [...]
Eurocopter UK targets EC145T2 at emergency services
Source: Eurocopter, 29-Sep-11
The EC145 T2 evolved version of Eurocopter’s popular twin-engine EC145 – which is making its debut appearance at the annual Helitech helicopter exposition in Duxford – responds to the UK’s demanding emergency services needs. Eurocopter’s evolutionary approach for this enhanced rotary-wing aircraft retains the EC145’s proven technologies – providing a good useful load, extended range, [...]
