The purpose of the joint venture is to transfer skills and know-how
to local partners in order to develop a fully integrated and
independent helicopter service industry in Kazakhstan. The new
agreement demonstrates Eurocopter's long-term commitment to the Kazakh
government and its people, and also reflects the strategic position of
the country in Central Asia and its potential for economic growth.
Nearly every product in the Eurocopter range is already present
in Kazakhstan in the public and private sectors and in the oil &
gas industry. An agreement was also signed with a local operator to
open the first maintenance center in Kazakhstan. The officially
Eurocopter certified new center will soon be serving customers in the
Almaty region.
About Eurocopter
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. 15,600 people. In 2008, Eurocopter
confirmed its position as the world’s No. 1 helicopter manufacturer in
the civil and parapublic market, with a turnover of 4.5 billion Euros,
orders for 715 new helicopters, and a 53 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 18 subsidiaries on five continents, along
with a dense network of distributors, certified agents and maintenance
centres. More than 10,000 Eurocopter helicopters are currently in
service with over 2,800 customers in more than 140 countries.
Eurocopter offers the largest civil and military helicopter range in
the world.
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