The German federal border guard has ordered a further 13 Eurocopters at a cost of €68 million ($59 million). Deliveries of 11 EC135s will begin this year, with two EC155s following in 2003. The helicopters will be equipped with the Hellas laser obstacle warning system.
Source: Flight International
Portugal-headquartered emergency aerial services operator Avincis has begun exploring locations for a new training centre to support ambitious growth plans.
Korea Aerospace Industries has completed the construction of a new Rotary Wing Flight Center, where it will conduct research and development work for rotary-wing aircraft.
Long-term customer NHV Group is to begin offshore windfarm support operations with the Airbus Helicopters H175 – the first time super-medium-twin has been used for the role in the North Sea.
