Blueway to expand its Eurocopter fleet with a fourth EC225 helicopter in support of growing North Sea offshore oil and gas operations
(PresseBox) - Eurocopter will supply a fourth EC225 to Blueway, providing additional airlift capacity as this leading European helicopter operator expands its North Sea oil and gas market services.
Among the duties for the 11-ton-class helicopter will be offshore transportation and logistics flights covered in Blueway's North Sea services contract with Maersk Oil, which broadens the company's presence in this important marketplace.
To support Blueway in its bid for these services, Eurocopter assisted the company by ensuring a timely helicopter delivery slot and adapting commercial conditions to best meet the customer's needs. Additionally, Eurocopter will help identify business opportunities for the smaller EC155 B1 helicopters that also are in Blueway's fleet.
The EC225 offers superior speed, range, payload, optimal safety and reliability for the offshore oil and gas industry. It is the latest generation member of Eurocopter's Super Puma/Cougar family, which has flown more than 4 million flight hours. The EC225 can accommodate up to 19 passengers for offshore crew change flights.
"Blueway is pleased to sign for the fourth EC225, which will be operated in support of the Maersk Oil contract, as well as for future opportunities in North Europe," said Jakob Bae, who recently was named Blueway's Chief Executive Officer. "The helicopter will be based in Denmark's Esbjerg area, positioning Blueway for additional opportunities in the oil and gas market."
Blueway has provided helicopter services since 1986, with activities in the oil and offshore, infrastructure, environment and search & rescue sectors. Following its 2008 acquisition of Danish helicopter company DanCopter A/S, Blueway operates a fleet of some 25 rotary-wing aircraft and has approximately 210 employees.
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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 17,500 people. In 2010, Eurocopter confirmed its position as the world's number one helicopter manufacturer in the civil and parapublic market with a turnover of 4.8 billion Euros, orders for 346 new helicopters and a 49 percent market share in the civil and parapublic sectors. Overall, the Group's helicopters account for 33 percent of the total worldwide civil and parapublic fleet. Eurocopter's strong worldwide presence is ensured by its 30 subsidiaries and participations on five continents, along with a dense network of distributors, certified agents and maintenance centers. There are currently 11,200 Eurocopter helicopters in service and some 2,900 customers in 147 countries. Eurocopter offers the largest civil and military helicopter range in the world.
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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 17,500 people. In 2010, Eurocopter confirmed its position as the world's number one helicopter manufacturer in the civil and parapublic market with a turnover of 4.8 billion Euros, orders for 346 new helicopters and a 49 percent market share in the civil and parapublic sectors. Overall, the Group's helicopters account for 33 percent of the total worldwide civil and parapublic fleet. Eurocopter's strong worldwide presence is ensured by its 30 subsidiaries and participations on five continents, along with a dense network of distributors, certified agents and maintenance centers. There are currently 11,200 Eurocopter helicopters in service and some 2,900 customers in 147 countries. Eurocopter offers the largest civil and military helicopter range in the world.
Datum: 27.06.2011 - 03:46 Uhr
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