Signs Two New Contracts At Le Bourget

Calling the event a sign of its rapidly growing business in Malaysia, on Monday Eurocopter signed two new contracts in the presence of the Malaysian Minister of Transport Malaysia, Dato’ Seri Chan Kong Choy.

The first contract is with Hornbill Skyways Sdn Bhd (“Hornbill”). It is a Memorandum of Agreement for three new EC135 helicopters. Hornbill, the largest helicopter operator in Eastern Malaysia, owns a fleet of 11 aircraft, including two EC135s. The new helicopters will be mainly used for passenger/VIP transport.

The second contract is with Integrated Training & Services Sdn Bhd (IT&S), the leader in helicopter training programs in Malaysia and South East Asia region, for two EC120B helicopters. Eurocopter says the purchase of the new helos is part of the company’s expansion plan and also to meet the demand in helicopter training programs, since IT&S secured training contracts from the government sector -- namely Malaysian Army Aviation, The Royal Malaysian Navy, Royal Malaysia Police and Fire & Rescue Department.

The company is also in the process of negotiating a training program for Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency which involve pilot and crewmen rescue training. Currently, IT&S operates three EC120 helicopters for training at Integrated Aviation Academy in Ipoh, Perak.

Eurocopter also confirmed its participation as a main exhibitor in the Lima, Langkawi Airshow, which will take place in December this year.

Incorporated in August 2002, Eurocopter Malaysia holds the largest market share in the aviation industry in Malaysia. A total of 13 types of Eurocopter helicopters are certified in Malaysia.

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