Milestone Aviation Group Sign for 16 Eurocopter EC225
(firmenpresse) - DALLAS, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 02/13/12 --
Eurocopter's embrace of a partnership with Milestone on the EC225 is a
major development for the helicopter industry. Since launching in August
2010, Milestone has provided over US $500 million in finance to high
quality operators around the world including Bristow, CHC and Inaer. Now
Milestone can deliver increased value to its customers through timely
delivery slots for EC225 aircraft allowing its partners to bid on tenders.
Richard Santulli, Chairman of Milestone Aviation Group, said, "This
historic order enables Milestone to provide our customers with the best
aircraft and product options available. The EC225 has a great pedigree and
a reputation for providing leadership in safety and high reliability in
demanding operating conditions." He continued, "I leased all of the
original Super Pumas, the EC225's predecessor, delivered in North America
in the 1980s with my old company RTS Helicopters, so this deal signals the
resumption of a very important partnership."
"The EC225 is a remarkable aircraft and we are excited to be able to offer
it to a broader audience of potential operators through our partnership
with Milestone," said Lutz Bertling, Eurocopter's President and CEO. "By
removing the capital hurdle associated with ownership we are hopeful that
we can introduce the EC225 to more operators around the world."
Eurocopter's EC225 offers superior speed, range, payload, optimal safety
and reliability. Deployed worldwide for civil and military search and
rescue, as well as off-shore and passenger transport missions, it is the
latest-generation member of the Super Puma/Cougar family, which has logged
more than four million flight hours in operations around the globe.
The EC225 is perfectly adapted to missions in severe weather, as it is
designed to meet the highest safety standard levels with system redundancy,
a highly capable automatic flight control system, and the capability for
full deicing -- which allows flight in all known icing conditions.
When configured for offshore crew change operations in support of oil and
gas producers, the EC225 can be rapidly converted for search and rescue
operations.
"We are honoured that Eurocopter has shown this trust in Milestone by
partnering on the EC225," said William Kelly, Milestone's CEO. "We look
forward to working closely with our partners as we place these helicopters
with high-quality operators around the world providing mission critical
services in the oil and gas industry, parapublic services, mining and
search and rescue."
Milestone Aviation Group is the first global aircraft leasing company
exclusively focused on helicopters. Milestone's global aircraft leasing
platform addresses the liquidity needs of the market through 100% operating
lease financing. Since launching in August 2010, Milestone has leased more
than 40 aircraft valued at more than $500 million. Further information is
available at .
Established in 1992, the Franco-German-Spanish Eurocopter Group is a
division of EADS, a world leader in aerospace and defense-related services.
The Eurocopter Group employs approximately 20,000 people. In 2011,
Eurocopter confirmed its position as the world's number one helicopter
manufacturer with a turnover of 5.4 billion Euros, orders for 457 new
helicopters and a 43 percent market share in the civil and parapublic
sectors. Overall, the Group's helicopters account for 33 percent of the
worldwide civil and parapublic fleet. Eurocopter's strong international
presence is ensured by its subsidiaries and participations in 21 countries.
Eurocopter's worldwide network of service centers, training facilities,
distributors and certified agents supports some 2,900 customers. There are
currently more than 11,300 Eurocopter helicopters in service in 149
countries. Eurocopter offers the most comprehensive civil and military
helicopter range in the world and is fully committed to safety as the most
important aspect of its business.
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