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EC175
A joint development and production
programme of Eurocopter and
Aviation Industry Corporation of
China (AVIC), the EC175 is a multi-role
helicopter in the seven-metric-ton
category. In addition to its version
for the oil and gas marketplace, the
EC175 is being developed for search
and rescue missions and emergency
medical transport. It can meet the
needs of the commercial aviation
industry for VIP and corporate
transport. EC175 deliveries are
scheduled to begin in 2012. At the end
of 2010, a total of 114 commitments
for the EC175 had been placed by
14customers.
The year 2010 in review
EUROCOPTER
19 March
Eurocopter and
Helibras break
ground in Brazil
Eurocopter and its
Helicópteros do Brasil-
Helibras subsidiary start
to build a new rotary-wing
centre of excellence in
Itajubá, Brazil, where
Helibras will produce,
assemble and maintain
EC725 helicopters for the
Brazilian armed forces.
The Brazil armed forces’
three initial EC725, built by
Eurocopter in France and
finished by Helibras, were
delivered in December 2010.
Assembly of the EC725 at
Itajubá will begin in 2012.
27 September
New hybrid X3
helicopter flies
Eurocopter begins
test flights of the X3
demonstrator for its
innovative high-speed,
long-range hybrid
helicopter concept.
Combining excellent
vertical takeoff and landing
capabilities, the X3 can fly
at cruise speeds of more
than 220 knots.
20 October
Eurocopter forms
Indian subsidiary
Eurocopter inaugurates its
new Indian subsidiary, with
the goal of expanding in
this fast-growing market,
reinforcing its support and
services network throughout
the country, and further
developing the company’s
four-decade relationship
with Indian industry.
17 December
NH90 TTH for France
and Spain perform
maiden flights
France and Spain’s
NH90 Tactical Transport
Helicopters perform their
first flights at Eurocopter’s
Marignane facility in
southwest France.
The NH90 is the largest
helicopter programme ever
undertaken by Europe, and
its capabilities cover the full
spectrum of activities, from
reconnaissance to casualty
evacuation.
Eurocopter’s civil range
AT A GLANCE
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