Eurocopter's aircrafts to help boost Kerala's economic development

With plans to promote Cochin as the heli hub for travel between cities in the state of Kerala, Eurocopter introduces the AS350 B3 Ecureuil and EC130 B4 helicopters that will best meet the needs in the areas of heli-tourism and emergency medical services.
Eurocopter India, the Indian subsidiary of the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer, Eurocopter, participated in a seminar on “Heli Tourism and Heliport Operations” organized by Cochin International Airport in association with Kerala State Tourism Development Corporation and Rotary Wings Society of India. In this one-day seminar held today at the Cochin Airport, head of Eurocopter India Bangalore office, Mr. Rohit Kumar, highlighted two helicopter models which are the world reference for heli-tourism and HEMS (helicopter emergency medical services) – the AS350 B3 Ecureuil and the EC130 B4. These helicopters are popular across the world for their technical capabilities as well as reliability and high performance levels.
Undoubtedly a leader in heli-tourism, 63% of the world turbine engine heli-tourism fleet is Eurocopter helicopters. More significantly, Eurocopter contributed 92 of the 96 global deliveries in the last 10 years - a clear sign of increasing market share and recognition for Eurocopter helicopters in heli-tourism.
In the HEMS segment, Eurocopter commands 80% market share worldwide. Globally, 15 to 20% of the helicopters sold each year are HEMS helicopters; and Eurocopter helicopters are the only ones that have been ‘designed’ for HEMS, complete with a large cabin, rear and side access for easier stretcher loading, protected tail rotor and the lowest noise signature in the world. They are capable of flying at varied altitudes and under the most challenging of conditions.
15/02/11 Business Standard

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Categories: Indian Aviation- In General Feb 2011