Wed, Oct 12, 2011
Aircraft To Be Tasked With Offshore Oil And Gas Operations
The Southern Service Flight Company (SSFC) of Vietnam has signed
a contract with Eurocopter South East Asia for a third EC225, with
an option for another, to be added to its fleet for offshore oil
and gas operations. It is scheduled to be delivered in early 2013.
SSFC purchased its first rotary-wing aircraft from Eurocopter in
1986, and specializes in the provision of helicopter services for
the oil and gas industry. With a fast-expanding business base,
SSFC's Eurocopter fleet grew to a total of eight helicopters,
comprising both medium and heavyweight aircraft.
Image Courtesy Eurocopter
"The EC225 is a very powerful and reliable helicopter that has
served us well over the years," explained SSFC Director, Captain Vi
Cong Dung. "Offshore operations are subject to many challenging
situations. The EC225 with its advanced technologies, possesses all
the necessary qualities for our demanding operations."
In addition to the EC225s, SSFC has four AS332 L2 heavy
twin-engine helicopters, which also are members of Eurocopter's
world-renowned Super Puma family. The remainder of its Eurocopter
fleet is composed of two EC155 Dauphin family helicopters. "We are
encouraged by the trust that our customers have placed in our
products, and the opportunity to further strengthen our long-term
partnership. This latest EC225 contract is also a testimony to the
strength of Eurocopter helicopters in serving the needs of oil and
gas operators," said Dr. Bernhard Brenner, the President of
Eurocopter South East Asia. "Vietnam is a growing market with
strong potential, and is certainly one of our key areas in
Southeast Asia."
The EC225 is a high-performance heavy twin-engine helicopter in
the 10-11 metric ton category. It seats up to 24 passengers, with
the latest technologies that make it a leader in the field of
flight safety. The EC225 is recognized as the reference for
offshore and passenger transport missions, as well as search and
rescue (SAR) operations.
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