24-Jan-2011Source: Eurocopter
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... Read more
6-Jan-2011Source: HeliHub.com
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... Read more
20-Dec-2010Source: Eurocopter
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... Read more
28-Oct-2010Source: Cavok
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... Read more
19-Oct-2010Source: Plano Brasil
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.... Read more
21-Sep-2010Source: Eurocopter
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... Read more
16-Sep-2010Source: Expatica
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.... Read more
20-Apr-2010Source: Bernama
Eurocopter has received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from the Defence Ministry for the supply 12 EC725 helicopters for search and rescue (SAR) missions.... Read more
20-Mar-2010Source: Helibras
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... Read more
4-Feb-2010
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.... Read more
2-Dec-2009Source: Bernama
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).... Read more
25-Sep-2009Source: Defense Aerospace
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.... Read more
11-Sep-2009Source: Rotorhub
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.... Read more
8-Sep-2009Source: Xinhua
Malaysia plans to purchase EC-725 Cougar helicopters from the Eurocopter by the end of 2009, according to Malaysia’s Defense Ministry source.... Read more
4-Sep-2009Source: DefPro
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.... Read more
3-Jun-2009Source: Rotorhub
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30-Apr-2009Source: EADS
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.... Read more
15-Apr-2009Source: Eurocopter
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.... Read more
10-Mar-2009Source: Eurocopter
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23-Dec-2008Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter and Helibras sign a historic contract with the Brazilian government... Read more
17-Jul-2008Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter leads Homeland Security Market in the United Kingdom and strongly supports the British Armed Forces... Read more
