Mon, Nov 03, 2014
U.K. Electric Utility Expands Its Fleet To Five Of The Aircraft
Western Power Distribution (WPD) has signed a purchase agreement for a new EC135 P2e from Airbus Helicopters UK. The aircraft, selected against a demanding requirement, will join WPD’s four current EC135 P1s, making it one of the largest, independent fleets in the UK. The aircraft is due to be delivered in March 2015.
“Augmenting the existing fleet has become a necessity because our helicopters play a major role in assisting with the fault diagnosis, maintenance and the management of the WPD electricity network," said Robin Tutcher, WPD’s Helicopter Unit Manager. "This additional aircraft will help us to increase our current annual flying levels from 2,800 to 3,500 hours.
“With a proven track record, minimal downtime and limited maintenance input which is complemented by ongoing support from the Airbus PBH and Pratt and Whitney FMP programs, the selection of the EC135 P2 as our fifth aircraft was a straightforward decision.”
“The increased capability EC135 P2e provides WPD with an aircraft to meet their most critical mission requirements, directly supporting them to keep their 7.8 million customers on line,” said Colin James, Managing Director at Airbus Helicopters UK. “As the UK’s premium rotorcraft supplier, it is very important for us to be supporting our country’s infrastructure providers where we can. We will ensure that WPD continues to benefit from an aircraft and a support service which guarantees the very highest levels of availability."
(Image provided by Airbus Helicopters)
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