Mon, Feb 08, 2010
Helo Chosen For Exploration And Surveillance Missions
Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment
(MNRE) has inked a deal with Eurocopter Southeast Asia (ESEA) for
an EC135 aircraft. The sale follows the establishment of
Eurocopter’s first branch office in Thailand in December last
year.
The EC135’s outstanding performance, high versatility and
low noise level make it an ideal tool for various public authority
operations, ranging from patrol and airborne surveillance to Police
and EMS missions. The light, twin-engine helicopter will be
delivered to the MNRE in December 2010 and will be utilized for
exploration & surveillance flights to help preserve natural
resources and protect the natural environment of Thailand.
Dr. Saksit Tridech, Permanent Secretary of MNRE, Thailand said.
“We are already operating helicopters manufactured by
Eurocopter to increase the efficiency of MNRE’s important
missions covering exploration, surveillance and the protection of
marine and forests resources. Additional aircraft, with twin
engines, under aviation safety regulation, are now needed. The
EC135 meets all our requirements and we look forward to the arrival
of this new helicopter.”
Dr. Bernhard Brenner, President of Eurocopter South East Asia
added, “We are delighted by this vote of confidence from the
MNRE. For nearly 20 years we have been supporting their fleet of
AS350 helicopters, which emphasizes our long and successful
partnership. Our recently-opened branch office in Bangkok will
provide even better support for our customers in Thailand and
across the region.”
Many public authorities in countries such as Germany, France, UK
and the United States are currently operating the EC135 helicopter.
In Asia, the EC135 helicopter is already flying in different
countries such as Thailand, India, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines,
Hong Kong, Malaysia, China.
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