Helibras announces EC225/EC725 simulator
Source: Helibras, 15-Apr-13
[electronic translation] Helibras announces during LAAD Defence & Security 2013 – International Exhibition of Defence and Security in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), the details of the construction of a training center and Simulators Flight helicopters EC725 and EC225, models being produced in company’s new hangar in Itajubá (MG). The new Training Center and Simulators Helibras [...]
Eurocopter and Turbomeca to work with WZL1 for Polish production lines
Source: Eurocopter, 05-Apr-13
As reported by HeliHub.com on 25th March – see Eurocopter to set up production in Poland? – what follows below is the official press release from Eurocopter Eurocopter and Turbomeca (Safran) today announced the signature of industrial cooperation agreements with Wojskowe Zaklady Lotnicze No. 1 (WZL-1) that include the creation of two separate full assembly [...]
Royal Malaysian Air Force receives first two of twelve EC725s
Source: Eurocopter, 04-Dec-12
The initial two Eurocopter EC725 helicopters for the Royal Malaysian Air Force were formally presented today during a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, with the first unit being delivered on time and the second unit coming three months ahead of schedule. Malaysia is to receive a total of 12 EC725s through 2014, creating a highly capable [...]
French EC725 unit trains in air-to-air refuelling with Italian Air Force
Source: Armée de l'air, 28-Nov-12
[Electronic translation] From November 12 to November 21, 2012, the squadron of helicopters (EH) 1/67 “Pyrenees” in Cazaux Air Base 120 has led his second campaign refueling HAAR ( Helicopter Air to Air Refuelling ) in closely with the 46 th Brigade transport of the Italian Air Force based in Pisa (Italy). During this period, [...]
EC725 simulator to go live early 2013 in Malaysia
Source: UPI, 13-Nov-12
The system is being assembled at Eurocopter Malaysia’s new Simulation Center at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Selangor, near Kuala Lumpur and where Eurocopter Malaysia is based. (see full story)
ATECH and Cassidian to work together on Brazilian EC725 mission system
Source: Cassidian, 06-Nov-12
Cassidian, the defence and security division of EADS, joins forces with Brazilian systems specialist ATECH, São Paulo, to equip the new EC725 helicopters of the Brazilian Navy with an advanced mission management system. As part of the procurement of 50 EC725 helicopters by the Brazilian armed forces, Eurocopter and its Brazilian subsidiary Helibras signed a [...]
Brazilian supply chain expands for locally-built EC725s
Source: Eurocopter, 04-Oct-12
During the inauguration of the new production facility in Minas Gerais, Eurocopter’s Helibras subsidiary signed yesterday a contract with Brazil’s InbraAerospace to supply composite armor protection on the Brazilian armed forces’ multi-role EC725 helicopters to be assembled in the new plant. This new agreement brings to 15 the number of supplier contracts already placed for [...]
Helibras inaugurates new Brazilian EC725/EC225 assembly facility
Source: Eurocopter, 04-Oct-12
Eurocopter marked a major development for Brazil’s aeronautical industry yesterday with the inauguration of its Helibras subsidiary’s new rotary-wing center of excellence in Itajubá, Minas Gerais, where Brazilian Armed Forces EC725 helicopters will be assembled. Helibras’ new Itajubá plant will produce, assemble and maintain the EC725s being acquired by Brazil’s three armed forces in the [...]
Eurocopter to supply four SAR EC725 to Royal Thai Air Force
Source: Eurocopter, 19-Sep-12
[HeliHub.com had already run a story over two weeks ago to say the Thai Government had approved this sale - this is Eurocopter's press release following the contract signature] A contract was signed today between Eurocopter and the Royal Thai Air Force for the supply of four EC725 helicopters, configured for search and rescue missions. [...]
Thailand orders four EC725s for SAR
Source: HeliHub.com, 02-Sep-12
The Thai Government has in the last week approved the purchase of four Eurocopter EC725 helicopters for SAR work by the Royal Thai Air Force. These are thought to be the first four of a potential order for ten, with a further batch to be confirmed in later years. They will certainly modernise the SAR [...]
Eurocopter takes EC725 to Poland’s MSPO defence industry exhibition
Source: Eurocopter, 30-Aug-12
Eurocopter’s solution for the Polish Armed Forces will be the theme of its participation at next week’s MSPO International Defense Industry Exhibition at Kielce, Poland, which is to include the display of a combat proven multi-role EC725. As the latest and most advanced member of Eurocopter’s 11-ton military product line, the EC725 has become a [...]
Airbus Military A400M demonstrates loading of NH90 and EC725
Source: Airbus Military, 19-Jun-12
Airbus Military has successfully demonstrated the loading of NH Industries NH90 and Eurocopter EC725 helicopters onto the A400M new generation airlifter. In a series of tests at Holzdorf air base in Germany and at Toulouse, France respectively, the NH90 and EC725 were loaded onto, and unloaded from, the Grizzly 4 development aircraft as required for [...]
Eurocopter exhibits the largest range of military helicopters at Eurosatory 2012
Source: Eurocopter, 11-Jun-12
Backed by the largest range of military helicopters in operation with armed forces around the world, Eurocopter will showcase the versatility and efficiency of its rotorcraft at the Eurosatory 2012 exhibition, to be held June 11-15 at the Villepinte Exhibition Center near Paris. This presence will include French Army displays of the most modern air [...]
Kazakhstan orders 20 Eurocopter EC725s
Source: Eurocopter, 11-May-12
Kazakhstan has signed a letter of intent to acquire 20 Eurocopter EC725 helicopters, marking a major new commitment for this medium-lift rotorcraft. These aircraft, which will be assembled in Kazakhstan, will be used by the country’s Ministry of Defense in a full range of mission applications. The agreement, formalized at this month’s KADEX-2012 military exposition [...]
Eurocopter displays at Kadex-2012 military exhibition in Kazakhstan
Source: Eurocopter, 27-Apr-12
Eurocopter’s participation at the KADEX-2012 exhibition will underscore its helicopter product line capabilities to meet Kazakhstan’s military, government and public protection mission requirements, while also spotlighting the company’s commitment to industrial partnerships in the country. To be held May 3-6 at the Astana Air Force Base, KADEX-2012 is to include the presence of an EC725 [...]
Eurocopter sells six EC725s to Indonesia for local customization and delivery
Source: Eurocopter, 09-Apr-12
A contract is signed today between Eurocopter and PT Dirgantara Indonesia/Indonesian Aerospace for the supply of six EC725. To be received in 2014, Indonesian Aerospace will customize and deliver these combat search and rescue configured helicopters to the Indonesian Air Force under a contract signed with the Indonesian Ministry of Defence last month. The aircraft, [...]
Eurocopter sales up 12% in 2011 and 111 more helicopters sold than 2010
Source: Eurocopter, 24-Jan-12
Eurocopter generated a record high annual turnover in 2011 as the company benefitted from long-term strategies of investing in innovation to keep its helicopter product line at the forefront, growing the international footprint, developing services businesses and optimizing internal operations. The deliveries of 503 rotary-wing aircraft in 2011, along with Eurocopter’s enhanced support and services [...]
Helibras to provide parts and services for Brazilian military EC725 fleet
Source: Eurocopter, 05-Jan-12
The Helibras subsidiary of Eurocopter will supply and manage all spare parts, stocks and related technical support for the Brazilian armed forces’ fleet of 50 EC725 helicopters, offering significant savings and operational synergies for the country’s three military services operating the twin-engine rotary-wing aircraft. This responsibility is being assigned to Helibras under terms of a [...]
Brazilian Air Force signs EC725 logistical support contract
Source: Brazilian Air Force, 23-Dec-11
(electronic translation from local language press release) The agreement of five years, provides for the supply of materials and services and will have a budget of $ 149 million The Brazilian Air Force signed on Wednesday (21/12) in Brasilia, the logistics support contract for the fleet of EC-725 helicopters of the Armed Forces. The deal, [...]
First Malaysian EC725 unveiled at LIMA 11 via video link
Source: Eurocopter, 06-Dec-11
The production roll-out of Eurocopter’s no. 1 EC725 helicopter for the Royal Malaysian Air Force was shown today with a live video broadcast from the company’s Marignane, France facility, which was beamed to the Langkawi Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) for an audience that included Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and Defense [...]
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 [...]
Brazilian military signs Makila support contract with Turbomeca
Source: Turbomeca, 19-Oct-11
Turbomeca do Brasil (Safran group) HAS signed a five year GSP (Global Support Package) contract with the Brazilian Ministry of Defense, to cover the support of Makila 2A 100 gas turbines. The engines power the EC 725, operated by Brazilian armed forces all Three Presidential and the transportation group. The GSP, based on a maintenance [...]
Turbomeca Makila Gives Lift to Super Puma/Cougar Fleet
Source: Forecast International, 19-Oct-11
Turbomeca’s Makila series powers civil and military medium-lift helicopters from Eurocopter. The Makila’s biggest application is the EC 225 and its military EC 725 variant. Sales of the EC 725 have increased over the past few years, buoyed by an order for 50 aircraft in 2009 from Brazil’s armed forces. The deal included assembly of [...]
Helibras signs two EC725 supplier contracts
Source: Heilbras, 01-Oct-11
(Electronic translation from local language) Helibras signed two contracts with Brazilian suppliers of engineering services and logistics, continuing its expansion program for design and development, in Itajubá (MG), settings of 50 EC725 helicopters purchased by the military. They are the SDV Brazil, which will provide logistics services and inventory management and Akaer, for engineering services. [...]
Malaysia signs contract for 12 EC725s
Source: Eurocopter, 24-Jun-11
On Thursday at the Paris Air Show, the Malaysian Ministry of Defence signed a supplementary contract with Eurocopter related to the supply of 12 EC725s. These aircraft will be operated by the Royal Malaysian Air Force in search and rescue (SAR) and utility missions. The contract was signed with Eurocopter Malaysia in the presence of [...]
Eurocopter plots expansion in Indonesia
Source: Janes, 12-Mar-11
Eurocopter Indonesia is looking to expand its industrial partnership with PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) to enable the state-owned aerospace manufacturer to undertake substantial production of EC225 and EC725 models
Eurocopter took orders for 346 helicopters in 2010
Source: Eurocopter, 24-Jan-11
Paris, January 24, 2011 Eurocopter generated an increased turnover in 2010 with the delivery of 527 helicopters. The year also was marked by achievements in innovation, new products, services and the company’s SHAPE transformation program – all of which position the group for a future upturn of the civil and military rotary-wing marketplace. The 2010 [...]
Helibras 2010 production was 150% up on 2009
Source: HeliHub.com, 06-Jan-11
Helibras sold a total of 35 helicopters in 2010, significantly up from 2009′s total of 14. Of these, 25 were to the civilian market, up from 5 in 2009 – showing the difference as 10 military helicopters compared to 9. All of these were AS350 Squirrel models, branded “HB350 Esquilo” locally. Production in Eurocopter’s Brazilian [...]
Helibras delivers first three EC725s to Brazilian military
Source: Eurocopter, 20-Dec-10
Eurocopter’s Helicópteros do Brasil (Helibras) subsidiary today delivered the initial three EC725s for Brazil’s armed forces, marking a key milestone in the program to supply 50 of these medium-sized, multi-role helicopters – which will lead to in-country production of the rotary-wing aircraft. These first three helicopters were provided in a standard configuration and will undergo [...]
First EC725 handed over to Brazilian Navy
Source: Cavok, 28-Oct-10
The first EC725 of the Brazilian Navy’s order for 16 was officially handed over in a ceremony at Eurocopter’s factory at Marignane, France. The EC725 will be known in Brazil as the UH-15 and operated by the “HU-2 Pegasus” unit
Helibras hires first Brazilian suppliers for the EC725
Source: Plano Brasil, 19-Oct-10
Helibras signed the first contracts with Brazilian suppliers to supply parts of the EC725 for the Armed Forces on Monday. The contractors are InbraAerospace, a manufacturer of parts in composite materials, and Toyo Matic, which produces machined parts for the aviation industry.
Mexico orders six more EC725s
Source: Eurocopter, 21-Sep-10
The Mexican Ministry of Defense has signed an agreement with Eurocopter for the purchase of six EC725 helicopters. Together with the same number of rotary-wing aircraft ordered in March of last year, Eurocopter will now be supplying a total of 12 EC725s to Mexico’s SEDENA (SecretarÃa de La Defensa Nacional) beginning in the second quarter [...]
Mexico signs deal for six Eurocopter EC725s
Source: Expatica, 16-Sep-10
Mexico signed a deal with France to buy six military helicopters from Eurocopter on Wednesday, officials said, amid increasing pressure on its troops in a wave of drug-related violence.
Eurocopter Receives Letter Of Acceptance From Malaysia for 12 EC725s
Source: Bernama, 20-Apr-10
Eurocopter has received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from the Defence Ministry for the supply 12 EC725 helicopters for search and rescue (SAR) missions.
Helibras celebrates groundbreaking for new Brazilian EC725 assembly line
Source: Helibras, 20-Mar-10
Eurocopter and its Helicópteros do Brasil-Helibras affiliate company today marked the construction start-up for a new rotary-wing center of excellence in Itajuba, Brazil, where Helibras will produce, assemble and maintain EC725 helicopters being acquired by the Brazilian armed forces. Production of the EC725 at Itajuba will result in a doubling of production capability for Helibras [...]
Malaysian Government mulling new Eurocopter offer
04-Feb-10
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirmed the government is considering a new offer from Eurocopter for the deferred procurement of its EC 725 Cougar utility helicopters.
Malaysia needs 27 Eurocopter EC725s to replace entire Sikorsky S61 fleet
Source: Bernama, 02-Dec-09
Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) chief General Datuk Seri Rodzali Daud said 12 Eurocopter EC725 helicopters will not be enough to replace the Nuri (Sikorsky S61A).
Brazilian AF Reveals EC725 Tech Transfers in Eurocopter Contract
Source: Defense Aerospace, 25-Sep-09
The details of the technology transfer agreements were presented by the Air Force during public hearings held last week (Sept. 16) in Brasilia by the Senate Foreign Relations and Defense Committee.
New guns for French Cougars and Caracals
Source: Rotorhub, 11-Sep-09
French Minister for Defence, Herve Morin has announced an order for new door guns to equip the French Air Force and Army fleets of Cougar and Caracal helicopters.
Malaysia to buy 8-10 EC725 Cougar helicopters
Source: Xinhua, 08-Sep-09
Malaysia plans to purchase EC-725 Cougar helicopters from the Eurocopter by the end of 2009, according to Malaysia’s Defense Ministry source.
Brazilian Senate Approves Loan for 50 Eurocopter EC725s
Source: DefPro, 04-Sep-09
The Senate in plenary session approved two draft resolutions that authorize the Union of Brazil to obtain foreign loans amounting to 6.088 billion euros to build the first Brazilian nuclear-powered submarine as well as four conventional submarines, and for the production of 50 Eurocopter EC-725 transport helicopters.
French Military Orders Five More EC725s
Source: EADS, 30-Apr-09
This new acquisition is part of the plan to revitalize the economy, which the French government introduced in December 2008. The five helicopters are scheduled for delivery between late 2010 and early 2012.
Eurocopter and Helibras Announce the First Flight Simulator for helicopters in Latin America
Source: Eurocopter, 15-Apr-09
Eurocopter and its Brazilian subsidiary Helibras are pleased to announce the introduction of the first flight simulator for helicopters in Latin America at the Latin America Aerospace & Defense (LAAD) show in Rio de Janeiro.
The Mexican Ministry of Defense Orders 6 EC725 Helicopters from Eurocopter
Source: Eurocopter, 10-Mar-09
Eurocopter and Helibras sign a historic contract with the Brazilian government
Source: Eurocopter, 23-Dec-08
Eurocopter and Helibras sign a historic contract with the Brazilian government
Eurocopter leads Homeland Security Market in the United Kingdom and strongly supports the British Armed Forces
Source: Eurocopter, 17-Jul-08
Eurocopter leads Homeland Security Market in the United Kingdom and strongly supports the British Armed Forces
