Eurocopter displays at IDEX 2013 in Abu Dhabi
Eurocopter showcases thirty years at IDEX 2013 in Abu Dhabi.
Eurocopter showcases thirty years at IDEX 2013 in Abu Dhabi.
Currently more than 650 Eurocopter helicopters fly in the Arab world, with more than 80 percent of them for military use. Eurocopter is supporting the region’s armed forces for missions including combat, transport, Search and Rescue (SAR), counter-terrorism, special missions and training.
Eurocopter provides support to its customers with long-standing partner Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) in the UAE.
“In a region where loyalty and confidence are important qualities, Eurocopter will build on its proven relationship of more than 30 years with governmental, military, parapublic and civilian operators throughout the region,” explained Olivier Lambert, Eurocopter’s senior vice president for Sales and Customer Relations. “With a strong footprint in the Middle East, we continue to see a demand for our helicopters for military use. Equipped with the latest technology, they are able to perform all their missions in the most severe operational environment and critical situations.”
Although primarily a military show, Eurocopter are showcasing the EC145 T2 helicopter. The EC145 T2 is Eurocopter’s evolved version of the popular twin-engine EC145, incorporating new Arriel 2E engines, along with the company’s Fenestron shrouded tail rotor, upgraded main and tail rotor gear boxes and new digital avionics suite.
