Eurocopter Chile celebrates

Eurocopter Chile celebrated with 300 guests in the
foothills of the Andes near Santiago,
the Eurocopter Group’s southernmost subsidiary started out with ten employees.
It has since grown to include almost 100 professionals, extending its facilities not only
in Chile but also in Argentina, Bolivia,
Peru and Uruguay.

“During these ten years, Eurocopter Chile S.A. has sold more than 80
helicopters, establishing itself as a major player in the region’s aerospace
industry,” declared Alexandre Ceccacci, chief executive of Eurocopter Chile
S.A. “In the future, Eurocopter will continue to invest in the region and offer
high quality services for our customers.”

With more than 260 helicopters in service with around 70 operators, Eurocopter
accounts for nearly 50% of the civil and parapublic market in the region. The
main fleets are located in Argentina
and Chile, although other
countries such as Peru
offer strong growth potential, particularly to provide support for the mining
industry.