American Eurocopter is pleased to announce that Brian K. Reid, a veteran of 16 years in the aviation industry, has joined the team of the leading U.S. helicopter company.

Reid has been named Director – Support and Service Sales and will oversee the marketing of all of American Eurocopter’s customer support and service operations with the goal of increasing revenues and market share from aftermarket activities.

“We are delighted to land someone of Brian’s talents and capabilities,” said Anthony DiNota, Vice President – Commercial Sales, Marketing & Customer Support. “Brian’s experience will be a big asset for American Eurocopter as we execute strategies to grow our support and services capabilities and to better serve our customers.”

Reid has held business development, sales, marketing and management positions with a helicopter manufacturer and several leading aviation aftermarket companies, including both fixed-wing and rotary-wing businesses.

About American Eurocopter

American Eurocopter is the U.S. affiliate of Eurocopter, the largest helicopter manufacturer in the world, and a subsidiary of EADS North America Holdings, the North American operations of EADS, a world leader in aerospace, defense and related services. American Eurocopter is a helicopter manufacturer and markets, sells and supports the broadest range of civil and para-public helicopters offered by any manufacturer. The product line represents the most cost-effective, technologically-advanced helicopters, ranging from light single to heavy twin aircraft, serving all markets and missions. American Eurocopter’s headquarters and main facility are in Grand Prairie, with a large manufacturing and production facility in Columbus, Miss.