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Helibras is the delivery of an EC145 helicopter C2 to police and surveillance use the Secretariat of Public Security of Rio de Janeiro (RJ-SSP) during LAAD 2015 International Fair for Security and Defence on Tuesday (13), the 11:30 am, in Rio de Janeiro.

This first unit is set out in the company’s booth at the event and is part of a purchase agreement of two helicopters of the same model. The second aircraft will be delivered to the SSP-RJ in the coming weeks. Helicopters are considered essential tools for Intelligence System that the state prepares to host the Olympic Games in 2016.

The new helicopter will involve the assembly line of the Brazilian plant in Itajubá (MG) from the month of May for the installation of all equipment for aerial surveillance, finishing with forecast in the first half and is fully equipped and ready for operation with at least nine months in advance of the Games.

The aircraft will be equipped with rescue hoist, cargo hook, troop seats, tactical police radio, thermal imaging, image recorder, tactical mission console and real-time image transmission, speakers and helmets with night vision goggles .

Delivery will be held at the booth of Helibras with the presence of a committee of the Public Security Bureau of RJ, the Chief of Staff of the Secretariat, Marcelo Mountain, the Secretariat Aviation Advisor, Major Daniel Queiroz, and representatives of the military police State.

“This is an evolving technology for Public Security in Brazil, particularly in Rio de Janeiro, that with the new EC145 equals the Metropolitan Police of England, who used the same aircraft model, with great success during the Games 2012, in London, “says François Arnaud, Commercial Vice President and Marketing of Helibras.

“We are fully aware that the fight against crime must be done with the use of intelligence and technology. These high-tech twin-engine aircraft loaded with its modern equipment, will no doubt be a great asset to our work before, during and after 2016, “Mauro Ayres manager government Helibras market.

The acquisition of helicopters was done through face trading, won by Helibras in 2014 to supply the two EC145. In addition to the aircraft, the contract provides a complete package of pilot training with theoretical and practical activities, running the Training Center of Helibras in Itajubá, and lessons in flight simulator training course in instrument flight and the adaptation in mechanical cell and engine.

The partnership between manufacturer Helibras helicopters and the Secretariat of Public Security of RJ is also extended to the maintenance of the EC145 for two years, according to the agreement.