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Eurocopter and CHC Helicopter Corporation ("CHC") (NYSE: FLI)(TSX:
FLY.A)(TSX: FLY.B) jointly announced at Heli-Expo that they have
entered into a contract for the delivery of 16 new EC225 helicopters.
The 16 aircraft are expected to be delivered between late 2008 and
late 2012. CHC plans to put these aircraft into service as part of the
Company's fleet renewal plan, in support of new offshore oil and gas
contracts, and potentially as Search and Rescue (SAR) aircraft. CHC is
making this commitment to meet the unprecedented demand from our
various customers including both the offshore oil and gas industry and
government sponsored SAR.
This new, 16 helicopter order, will supplement the six EC225
aircraft CHC currently has on order. The original six aircraft, which
are expected to be delivered by December 2008, will support contracts
with TOTAL E&P UK PLC, TOTAL E&P Norge AS as well as other customers
in the North Sea and elsewhere. CHC, which is the largest civilian
Super Puma family operator with 30 Mark 1 and 20 Mark 2 variants, now
continues this relationship with Eurocopter by significantly expanding
its EC225 fleet.
The EC225 fleet will be fully supported by CHC subsidiary
Heli-One, the world's largest independent helicopter MRO and logistics
support company. Building on more than 25 years' experience with the
Super Puma family, Heli-One will provide total MRO support for the
advanced EC225. Heli-One has been granted an exclusive licence to
perform repair and overhaul on EC225 components.
"The success of our heavy product range has always been closely
linked to the success of CHC," said Lutz Bertling, President and CEO
of Eurocopter. "Based on the company's huge experience with the Super
Puma family of helicopters, we are pleased to see the EC225 selected
by CHC to serve its clients including, TOTAL E&P's UK and Norwegian
operations in the North Sea. The EC225 benefits from many
technological enhancements developed from the entire Eurocopter
product line and it sets new standards of safety, comfort and
performance for offshore services."
Sylvain Allard, President and CEO of CHC stated that "We are
delighted to continue to partner with Eurocopter to respond to the
ever-growing requirements of our customers. The EC225 meets and
exceeds their needs for modern, safe, comfortable and efficient
helicopters. CHC through its European and Global operating
subsidiaries, which are fully supported by Heli-One, is uniquely
positioned to offer this aircraft to the world."
About Eurocopter
The EC225 is the latest and most advanced member of Eurocopter's
family of twin-engine, long-range helicopters. Its mission focus lies
on passenger transport - in particular offshore and VIP, and its
versatility also makes it a perfect aircraft for public service
missions such as Search and Rescue (SAR). It has a maximum take-off
weight of 11 metric tons and significantly increased performance
capabilities such as a new-five-bladed main rotor system, a reinforced
main rotor gear box, and an integrated display and piloting system.
Established in 1992, the Franco-German-Spanish Eurocopter Group is
a Division of EADS, a world leader in aerospace, defence and related
services. The Eurocopter Group employs approx. 14,000 people. In 2006,
Eurocopter confirmed its position as the world's No. 1 helicopter
manufacturer with a turnover of 3.8 billion euros, orders for 615 new
helicopters, and a 52% percent market share in the civil and
parapublic sectors. Overall, the Group's products account for 30%
percent of the total world helicopter fleet. Its strong worldwide
presence is ensured by its 16 subsidiaries on five continents, along
with a dense network of distributors, certified agents and maintenance
centres. More than 9,800 Eurocopter helicopters are currently in
service with over 2,800 customers in 140 countries. Eurocopter offers
the largest civil and military helicopter range in the world.
For Eurocopter inquiries, please contact:
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Cecile VION-LANCTUIT Christina GOTZHEIN
Tel : + 33 (0)1 49 34 45 55 Tel : + 49 (0) 89 6000 64 88
Mob :+ 33 (0)6 72 83 90 67 Mob :+ 49 151 1422 9243
cecile.vion-lanctuit@eurocopter.com Christina.gotzhein@eurocopter.com
Jesus RUIZ Christopher BACH
Tel: + 34 91 379 66 04 Tel: + 49 (0) 906 71 4565
Mob :+ 34 690 88 88 80 Mob.:+49 (9) 151 1422 9089
jesus.ruiz@eurocopter.com christopher.bach@eurocopter.com
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About CHC
CHC Helicopter Corporation is the world's largest provider of
helicopter services to the global offshore oil and gas industry, with
aircraft operating in more than 30 countries worldwide.
Heli-One, an operating subsidiary of CHC, is the world's largest
independent helicopter support company, providing leasing services,
repair and overhaul, modifications, completions and logistics support
for 20 different aircraft types operated by customers around the
world.
Forward Looking Statements
Statements in this press release contain projections and other
forward-looking statements involving known and unknown risks and
uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the exercising of
options, delays in delivery, configuration changes, or changes in
customers' needs and other factors detailed in CHC's Annual Report on
Form 20-F and in other filings with the United States SEC and the
Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Unless otherwise required
by applicable securities laws, CHC disclaims any intention or
obligation to update or revise any forward looking information,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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