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| Eurocopter Japan delivers the first EC135 T2i Training Helicopter to Japan Maritime Self Defense Force |
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Eurocopter Japan handed over today the first EC135T2i training
helicopter to the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (MSDF). The
delivery ceremony took place at the Tokyo heliport in the presence of
the Japan Ministry of Defense and MSDF representatives as well as
Defense attachés from the German and French Embassies, manufacturer and
air industry community members.
The Japanese Ministry
of Defense had signed a contract for two EC135 helicopters in February
this year. The first helicopter is delivered on schedule. The second
helicopter is planed to be delivered in February 2010.
The
helicopter will be instrumented and evaluated by MSDF Test &
Evaluation air squadron before effective training starts at the Naval
pilot training school by the second half of 2010.
MSDF
instructor pilots were dispatched to Eurocopter Deutschland’s training
academy in Donauwörth and Manching from September to November, and
completed their training to obtain EC135 type rating. MSDF instructor
technicians have also completed their training in Germany.
Xavier
Poupardin, Eurocopter Vice President for the EC135 program, stated at
the ceremony, “We are extremely proud that our helicopters have been
chosen by MSDF. This clearly shows the customer’s confidence in our
products. We have worked hard to deliver the first helicopter to MSDF
on time, only 9 months after the contract signature in February. We
will continue to serve our customer for a successful start of operation
and for the future helicopter deliveries”.
A second contract for
three additional helicopters will follow within a few months with the
target of attaining a fleet of 15 training aircraft in total for MSDF.
Tailored
for advanced training missions, the EC135 is well adapted for air crews
from defense forces operating new generation multi-role or combat
helicopters, such as those in Japan. In Europe, countries such as
Germany, Switzerland and Spain are already using the EC135 or its
military version, the EC635, for the training of their pilots.
This
new fleet of EC135 training helicopters will add to the three EC225 VIP
helicopters currently flying with Japan Ground Self Defense Force,
which entered service two years ago.
Training is made easy on the EC135 helicopter
The
EC135 is a modern light twin-engine helicopter in the 3-ton class with
a seating capacity of 7 – 8 passengers and doted with a good
manoeuvrability, high visibility and low vibration level. Equipped with
a glass cockpit and the most advanced technologies, the EC135 allows
instructors to perform training missions in optimal safety conditions.
It is also simple to maintain and has a low fuel consumption level,
which reduces operating and overall training costs.
Thirteen
years after making its debut in the market in mid-1996, more than 850
EC135 helicopters have been sold worldwide for a variety of missions
ranging from pilot training, law enforcement to Emergency Medical
Services (EMS)/Search and Rescue (SAR) and offshore oil and gas
industry support. In Japan there are currently 50 EC135s flying for EMS
missions (better known as Doctor Heli), news gathering and corporate
transport operations.
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.
About Eurocopter Japan
Eurocopter
Japan Co.,Ltd was etablished in April 2009 as a subsidiary of
Eurocopter (90%) and Itochu Corporation (10%). In July 2009, Eurocopter
Japan established Eurocopter Japan T&E. Co.,Ltd a joint venture
with ANAM. After these two acquisitions, Eurocopter became the first
foreign affiliated company in this field to become a full fledged
industrial player in Japan. With 55% market share in the civil and
parapublic sectors, a fleet of 330 helicopters and more than 40 years
of presence in Japan, Eurocopter Japan is well-positioned to provide
on-site maintenance and logistics services.
For this specific
aircraft EC135, there are 17 maintenance licensers, three pilots and a
technical representative stationed. This enables quick response to
technical inquiries by customers. In addition, the imported stock of
spare parts in a domestic warehouse provides customers with the best
logistic support. Eurocopter Japan is ready to respond to all customer
support requirements.
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| CECILE VION-LANCTUIT |
| Wednesday, 02 December 2009 |
| http://www.eurocopter.com/site/en/ref/Press-Releases_310y2009.html |
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