| Eurocopter’s helicopter capabilities for Middle East defense and homeland security are spotlighted at the 2010 SOFEX show in Jordan |
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The mission capabilities of Eurocopter helicopters produced for
Middle East military services and law enforcement agencies are being
highlighted at this week’s 2010 Special Operations Forces Exhibition and
Conference (SOFEX) in Jordan.
Eurocopter’s
participation at SOFEX 2010 includes the exhibit of AS350 B3 and EC635
rotary-wing aircraft from the Royal Jordanian Air Force, along with
display of the Stand-Alone Weapon System (SAWS) developed by Eurocopter
and airborne systems integrator ATE.
“We are proud of our
helicopters’ role in the protection and homeland security of Jordan and
other Middle East countries, which is a result of our company’s more
than 30-year presence in this region,” said Eurocopter Senior Vice
President Olivier Lambert. “Today, there are over 650 Eurocopter
rotary-wing aircraft in the Arab world’s inventory with military
services, law enforcement agencies and civilian operators.”
More
than 30 Eurocopter helicopters fly in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
The Royal Jordanian Air Force’s current Eurocopter inventory includes
AS332 Super Pumas for troop transport and search & rescue, AS350s
for pilot training and VIP airlift, and EC635s for multi-mission duties.
In addition, the country’s Public Security Air Wing operates EC635s and
BO105s.
The long-term support of Jordan’s helicopter fleet is a
priority for Eurocopter, including the company’s commitment to work with
local industry for maintenance, repair and overhaul activity. This
relationship will bring Eurocopter’s technical competence together with
capabilities of the country’s aeronautics industry.
Eurocopter’s
other products and capabilities for Jordan and the Middle East are
illustrated at SOFEX 2010 by its display of scale models of the Tiger
attack helicopter, and the EC725 Caracal for combat search & rescue
(C-SAR) and special operations. The combat-proven Tiger is the newest
attack helicopter in operation today, and the Caracal is the most modern
C-SAR rotary-wing aircraft, which also is well suited for special
operations.
Also shown at SOFEX 2010 is the Stand-Alone Weapon
System (SAWS), which is tailored for Eurocopter’s military helicopter
product range, including the EC635, AS550 Fennec and the new EC645. The
SAWS solution matches the increased market demand for helicopters with
weapon systems capable of meeting evolving mission scenarios in both
current and future conflicts.
The SOFEX 2010 show is being held May
10-13 at the King Abdullah I Airbase in Marka.
About
Eurocopter
Established in 1992, the Franco-German-Spanish
Eurocopter Group is a division of EADS, a world leader in aerospace,
defense and related services. The Eurocopter Group employs approximately
15,600 people. In 2009, Eurocopter confirmed its position as the
world’s No. 1 helicopter manufacturer in the civil and parapublic
market, with a turnover of 4.6 billion euros, orders for 344 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 18 subsidiaries on five continents, along with an extensive
network of distributors, certified agents and maintenance centers. More
than 10,500 Eurocopter helicopters currently are 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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| Cécile Vion-Lanctuit |
| Tuesday, 11 May 2010 |
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