With a Dubai Airshow presence dedicated to its customers, Eurocopter is showcasing its military helicopters and the latest generation of corporate aircraft, including the new EC145 T2 and executive version EC175 being presented for the first time in the Middle East.

Eurocopter’s EC725 and NH90 both have demonstrated their efficiency in the most complex operational theaters, and are presented at Dubai in scale model form to illustrate their capabilities. To date, 17 military services from 12 countries have ordered 130 helicopters from the EC725/EC225 family for deployment in Afghanistan, Mali, Europe, Latin and South America, as well as Asia. Eurocopter designed its EC725 from the start as a true multi-role helicopter, capable of performing missions that include SAR, combat SAR, long-distance tactical transport and medical airlift, naval assignments, as well as logistics support and special operations.

Compatible with 80 types of NATO frigates, the NH90 naval version has fully demonstrated its capabilities in a wide range of operations, from reconnaissance, ship identification and tracking to rescue and transportation of passengers and troops.

“Eurocopter has the most comprehensive range of helicopters in the world, which offer solutions for Middle East and Arabian Gulf operators. Building on our 40-plus year presence in this region – with more than 600 helicopters flown by civil and military users – Eurocopter is increasing its regional footprint by teaming with local partners for fleet modernization, overhaul and maintenance. Today, this includes the Eurocopter Kingdom Saudi Arabia subsidiary, and a maintenance center in Abu Dhabi with Falcon Aviation Services,” said Olivier Lambert, Eurocopter’s Senior Vice President for Sales and Customer Relations.

Highlighting Eurocopter’s aircraft for parapublic missions, the EC145 T2 on display is an evolved version of the company’s EC145 - an international reference in light utility helicopters, which is in service with such operators as France’s Sécurité Civile and Gendarmerie Nationale, Germany’s DRF air rescue organization and the German Automobile Club (ADAC); along with many Armed Forces and Police Helicopter Units around the world.

Static display of the AS350 B3 operated by helidubai puts the spotlight on Eurocopter’s category of light helicopters, which also includes the EC130. Representing nearly 40% of Eurocopter’s worldwide in-service rotorcraft fleet, some 3,549 AS350s currently are flying around the globe.

The EC175, which sets new standards in the medium-sized twin-engine helicopter market segment and is appearing for the first time at Dubai in its executive configuration. The EC175 is the solution to address all missions, including SAR, emergency medical services, public services, VIP transport and executive airlift.