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Wed, Dec 24, 2008

Eurocopter UK Receives EC135 Order For Windfarm Maintenance

First Heli Sold In-Country For That Task

Bond Air Services of the United Kingdom recently ordered an EC135 for maintenance work at the Greater Gabbard offshore wind farm starting end of 2009. The EC135 will be used for maintenance operations, including delivery of personnel and complex equipment by winch at the Greater Gabbard wind farm located approximately 20 miles of the East Anglia Coast from end of 2009 onwards.

Bond Air Services is the largest UK operator of EC135 helicopters, providing support for marine activities, including transport, maintenance and monitoring missions, emergency medical services, police aerial support operations, media and executive charter services.

The Greater Gabbard offshore wind farm will consist of 140 3.6MW wind turbines and will be located around two sand banks known as Inner Gabbard and The Galloper in the North Sea, off the Suffolk Coast. When the project is completed, by the end of 2010, it is expected to be the largest wind farm in the world.

"As the UK's leading supplier of police and emergency rescue helicopters, Eurocopter UK is proud that its innovative solutions are now also contributing to the growth and viability of efficient alternative energy production," said Markus Steinke, Managing Director of Eurocopter UK. "The reliability and enhanced capabilities of the EC135 helicopter make it the ideal safe and economical solution for operators in this exciting new growth area. As the UK becomes one of the largest offshore wind energy producers in the world, Eurocopter UK is looking forward to playing its part as a long term partner in the growth of eco-efficient energy generation. Once again helicopters are making missions possible that would be next to impossible otherwise."

The twin-engined EC135 is a multi mission aircraft which is used worldwide in a range of on and off shore operations, including offshore transport, police missions and search and rescue operations.

FMI: www.eurocopter.com

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