Tue, Aug 09, 2011
Fulfills Contract Signed In 2009 For Offshore SAR Aircraft
The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has taked delivery
of another two new Eurocopter EC225 helicopters it
ordered in 2009, after having what officials described as
a very positive experience with the first two EC225 that were
delivered in 2007 and used extensively in many search and rescue
(SAR) missions, including the 2008 Sichuan earthquake.
The two new helicopters are to be operated by the Rescue and
Salvage Bureau (CRS) for offshore SAR missions, the first of which
was delivered in end June, and the second aircraft being handed
over today in a delivery ceremony in Zhuhai. The ceremony was
attended by Mr. Zhang Jinshan, Deputy Director of Rescue &
Salvage Bureau, China Ministry of Transport, Mr. Huo Rongmeng,
Deputy Mayor of Zhuhai, Mr. Yue Jianjun, Vice President of AVIC
International, as well as Mr. Bruno Boulnois, CEO of Eurocopter
China.
The delivery marks the start of a renewed co-operation between
Eurocopter and MOT/CRS to develop SAR activities in the country.
Equipped with search lights, weather radar, hoist and the most
advanced avionics system, the two new SAR-configured EC225 will
boost the CRS fleet operating along the Chinese coastline.
Underlining Eurocopter China's commitment to helping China develop
its SAR capability, Bruno Boulnois pointed out that "Delivering the
helicopters is just the first step; we will also be working closely
with MOT/CRS in developing SAR technologies by sharing our
technical know-how, as well as training flight personnel and
operators, to build up a robust SAR network for the country."
To date, a total of 10 EC225 are flying in China, used for
different missions including police and fire-fighting operations,
offshore SAR and disaster relief, as well as passenger transport
particularly in the oil and gas sector. Together with 17 other
AS332 L1 and L2 models, Eurocopter has a total of 27 helicopters
from the Super Puma family operating in the country - effectively
supplying the largest fleet in this 10/11-ton twin-engine
category.
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