Friday, March 29, 2013

DTN News - UK AVIATION NEWS: The Latest Version of Ecureuil Family To enter The UK Market With The AS350 B3e

DTN News - UK AVIATION NEWS: The Latest Version of Ecureuil Family To enter The UK Market With The AS350 B3e
Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources Eurocopter/EAD
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - March 29, 2013: The AS350B3e, the newest version of Eurocopter’s successful Ecureuil family, is the latest addition to the UK’s important single engine helicopter fleet in Private/Business Aviation.


After its entry into service in September 2011, the AS350B3e, the latest version of the powerful 7 seat, 2,3 ton AS350 single engine helicopter family was delivered for the first time to a UK customer, which also marks a new dawn in the Private/Corporate market in the UK.
“We are very proud to add Loxwood Holdings and the new AS350Be to our Eurocopter family in the UK”, says Markus Steinke, Managing Director of Eurocopter UK Limited.” We are mindful that our customers have a wide choice of single helicopters these days, but we are also aware that besides the pure product, the scope, quality and proximity of through life support has become a more important issue, than in the past, for these customers – and with the capability of Britain’s Civil Helicopter Hub here at Oxford we offer a comprehensive solution, unmatched by any other OEM.”
The full range of support and service solutions is available at Eurocopter UK’s facilities at Oxford, supplemented by a network of regional engineers and a fleet of 20 Eurocopter mobile units covering the country, allowing for highest reactivity and state of the art customer service.
“Having owned other new helicopters before, but never a Eurocopter product, I did a lot of personal research and benchmarking before contacting Eurocopter UK at Oxford. Since then I am delighted with the whole experience; the staff I have been involved with, the product, the passion from their people here and back in France, the full, locally available OEM support which is quite unique, compared to what I have been facing in the past says Mr. Holland of Loxwood Holdings.
The AS350 B3e is the latest member of the AS350 high-performance family, which outclasses all other single-engine helicopters for performance, versatility, safety and competitive acquisition and maintenance costs. It excels in hot conditions and very high altitudes, and broke records when a standard production aircraft landed on the top of Mount Everest in 2005.
Today, around 5,350 Ecureuils have been delivered in 130 countries to some 1,600 operators. These aircraft have accumulated close to 25 million flight hours.
About Eurocopter UK Ltd.
Eurocopter UK Ltd, Britain’s Civil Helicopter Hub, and its predecessors have been present and highly active in the United Kingdom for over 30 years, dominating the civil rotary wing(rw) sector. Its contribution to the aerospace sector of the national economy includes the development of police aviation leading to a 75% market share, air ambulances (70% share), and well over 50% of the offshore oil and gas market. Eurocopter UK Ltd is headquartered in Oxford, with additional bases in Dublin (Ireland), Belfast (Northern Ireland), Hawarden (Wales) and Aberdeen (Scotland) and provides the full range of products and services for the rw sector, including prime contractor for the RAF Puma Mk2 programme. Some 450 Eurocopter helicopters form the largest part of the UK's helicopter fleet and the backbone of vital national infrastructure such as 100 helicopters serving the UK Ministry of Defence for transport, training and high end operational missions. Eurocopter enjoys a reputation for innovation, high quality and a strong customer service ethos. To date, Eurocopter UK Ltd has exported helicopter High-Tech solutions to 23 nations on all continents. The Eurocopter group employs more than 1600 people across the British Isles.
About Eurocopter
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 22,000 people. In 2012, Eurocopter confirmed its position as the world’s No. 1 helicopter manufacturer with a turnover of 6.3 billion Euros, orders for 469 new helicopters and a 38 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 more than 2,900 customers. There are currently more than 11,780 Eurocopter helicopters in service in 148 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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DTN News - GREETINGS: GM ~ Guys & Gals - Good Morning Happy Easter

DTN News - GREETINGS: GM ~ Guys & Gals - Good Morning  Happy Easter
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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - March 29, 2013: GM ~ Guys & Gals - Good Morning  Happy Easter

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DTN News - BANGLADESH NEWS: Eurocopter’s Ecureuil Family Arrives In Bangladesh

DTN News - BANGLADESH NEWS: Eurocopter’s Ecureuil Family Arrives In Bangladesh
Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources Eurocopter/EADS
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - March 29, 2013: Eurocopter makes a breakthrough into the Bangladeshi civil helicopter market with the arrival of the country’s first Eurocopter rotorcraft this year. An EC130 B4 was delivered to R&R Aviation; while an AS350 B3e was showcased to civilian and governmental prospects in a two-day flight demonstration. Both aircraft are light helicopters belonging to Eurocopter’s world renowned Ecureuil family.


Eurocopter delivered its first civil helicopter to R&R Aviation Limited (a concern of Sikder Group) earlier this month – the first of two EC130 B4s that were acquired by the Bangladeshi helicopter operator during the Singapore Airshow last year. To be used primarily for providing emergency medical services (EMS) and humanitarian support, the EC130 B4 can also be reconfigured for air charters, sightseeing tours and aerial observation with a cabin that seats up to eight passengers.
R&R Aviation is the largest private helicopter operator in Bangladesh. Rick Haque Sikder, R&R Aviation Chairman explained, “We are very proud to be the first Eurocopter operator in Bangladesh. This high performance aircraft will enable us to develop our commercial and medical services for the people of Bangladesh. We are looking forward to receiving our second EC130 B4 and we hope that this is the beginning of a long term partnership between R&R Aviation and Eurocopter, with more helicopters to come.”
Recognizing the potential of light helicopters in this market, Eurocopter also brought in an AS350 B3e for a two-day flight demonstration in Dhaka. The demonstration showcased the AS350 B3e’s capabilities to the helicopter pilots community, business leaders, senior officers from governmental entities and civil aviation authorities. “We see a promising future for the demand and deployment of helicopters in both the civil and governmental markets in Bangladesh,” said Eurocopter South East Asia President, Eric Toussaint. “With its advanced technology and versatility, the AS350 B3e is able to answer most of the country’s requirements for a variety of missions, including passenger transport, EMS, aerial work, law enforcement, disaster management, etc.”
The aircraft was well-received by the participants with very positive feedback on the speed and level of comfort. Commenting on his flight experience, Brigadier General Abdullah Al Azhar, commander of the ad hoc army aviation group, who is also a qualified pilot of Eurocopter’s medium, twin-engined AS365 N3+ Dauphin, noted that “the rate of climb and manoeuvrability of the AS350 B3e was impressive, surpassing our expectations of a single-engine aircraft.”
The AS350 B3e used for the flight demonstration was on its way to Kathmandu, Nepal, to be delivered to Shree Airlines, the biggest helicopter operator in Nepal. Providing services for United Nations humanitarian missions for rations distribution and passenger transport around the world, Shree Airlines is increasing its fleet to expand their activities for EMS and tourism in Nepal.
Both the EC130 B4 and AS350 B3e are members of Eurocopter's rugged and proven Ecureuil family. The EC130 B4 offers one of the most spacious cabins in its class, and is also the quietest helicopter in the market: its Fenestron® shrouded tail rotor and automatic variable rotor speed control result in a significantly reduced external sound level. The AS350 B3e is the latest member of the AS350 high-performance family, which is not only versatile and safe, but also offers competitive acquisition and maintenance costs. It excels in hot conditions and very high altitudes, and broke records when a standard production aircraft landed on the top of Mount Everest in 2005.
Today, around 5,350 Ecureuils have been delivered in 130 countries to some 1,600 operators. These aircraft have accumulated close to 25 million flight hours.
About Eurocopter South East Asia
Eurocopter South East Asia (ESEA) is the Regional Headquarters of Eurocopter, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer. Established in 1977 in Singapore, ESEA is the training and technical hub, and handles sales and customer support activities of 15 territories in total. In 2012, ESEA achieved a turnover of 138 million Euros. With a staff-strength of more than 200 professionals, the company has developed a successful commercial network of Singapore-based sales team and regional sales managers and technical representatives, servicing and maintaining more than 300 helicopters in the region.
About Eurocopter
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 22,000 people. In 2012, Eurocopter confirmed its position as the world’s No. 1 helicopter manufacturer with a turnover of 6.3 billion Euros, orders for 469 new helicopters and a 44 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 more than 2,900 customers. There are currently more than 11,780 Eurocopter helicopters in service in 148 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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Head of Communications, Eurocopter Germany
Eurocopter
 
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External Communications Asia Pacific
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DTN News: Aerospace/Defense Headlines - News Dated March 28, 2013

DTN News: Aerospace/Defense Headlines - News Dated  March 28, 2013
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - March 28, 2013: Comprehensive daily news related to Aerospace/Defense for the world of TODAY.
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DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated March 28, 2013

DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated March 28, 2013
Source: U.S. DoD issued No.  190-13 March 28, 2013
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - March 28, 2013: U.S. Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) Contracts issued  March 15, 2013  are undermentioned;



CONTRACTS
NAVY
            RAMSYS GmbH, Ottobrunn, Germany, is being awarded a $343,550,330 firm-fixed-price contract for the production of 445 Block 2 MK-44 Mod 4 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Guided Missile Round Pack (GMRP) All-Up-Rounds (AURs).  The RAM Guided Missile Weapon System is co-developed and co-produced under an International Cooperative Program between the United States and Federal Republic of Germany’s governments.  RAM is a missile system designed to provide anti-ship missile defense for multiple ship platforms.  This contract involves a purchase by the German government as a result of an international agreement between the governments of the United States and Germany.  Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz. (49.7 percent); Ottobrunn, Germany (42.7 percent); Rocket Center, W.Va. (4.5 percent); and Andover, Mass. (3.1 percent) and is expected to be completed by January 2019.  This contract will be funded 100 percent by the Federal Republic of Germany.  Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  Funding in the amount of $1,347,902 will be obligated at the time of the award.  This contract was not competitively procured in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(4).  The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-13-C-5459). 

            Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training, Owego, N.Y., is being awarded a $27,949,996 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, multi-year contract (N00019-11-C-0020) to provide funding for long lead materials and support for the manufacture and delivery of nine mission avionics systems and common cockpits for the MH-60R for the Danish Government’s Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization under the Foreign Military Sales Program.  Work will be performed in Farmingdale, N.Y. (55 percent); Owego, N.Y. (31 percent); Ciudad Real, Spain (5 percent); East Syracuse, N.Y. (5 percent); Everett, Wash. (3 percent); and various locations throughout the United States (1 percent), and is expected to be completed in June 2013.  Foreign Military Sales funds in the amount of $27,949,996 will be obligated at time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity. 

            Exelis Inc., Information Systems Division, Herndon, Va., is being awarded a $24,509,553 modification to previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00174-11-D-0001) for the continued procurement of post-production maintenance support for Navy counter radio controlled improvised explosive device electronic warfare (CREW) fixed site systems and procurement and support of the transmitting set, counter measure AN/PLT-4 systems under option year two.  Work will be performed in Boalsburg, Pa., and is expected to be completed by March 2014.  Fiscal 2013 Operation and Maintenance, Navy funding in the amount of $24,509,553 will be obligated at time of award.  Contract funds in the amount of $24,509,553 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, Indian Head, Md., is the contracting activity.

            Environmental Management Inc.,* Idaho Falls, Idaho, is being awarded a $19,267,059 modification under a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N40085-10-D-0213) to exercise option three for facilities maintenance and heavy equipment repair services at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Marine Corps Air Station New River, and other outlying areas in eastern N.C.  The work to be performed provides for all labor, supervision, management, tools, materials, equipment, facilities, transportation, incidental engineering, and other items necessary to provide facilities maintenance and heavy equipment repair services.  The total contract amount after exercise of this option will be $84,759,155.  Work will be performed in Jacksonville, N.C., and is expected to be completed March 2014.  Fiscal 2013 Operation and Maintenance, Navy funds in the amount of $16,688,488 are obligated on this award and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity.

            Wyle Laboratories Inc., Huntsville, Ala., is being awarded an $8,559,076 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N00421-08-C-0025) for additional aircrew, engineering, operations, and scheduling services in support of the Naval Test Wing Atlantic and Naval Test Wing Pacific.  Work will be performed in Patuxent River, Md., and is expected to be completed in September 2013.  Fiscal 2013 Navy Capital Working funds in the amount of $3,716,500 will be obligated at time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity. 

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
            Forestwood Farm Inc.,* Birmingham, Ala., was awarded contract SPM300-13-D-P192.  The award is a fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment, indefinite-quantity contract for a maximum $45,000,000 for fresh fruit and vegetable support for customers in the Alabama and Florida Panhandle zone.  Location of performance is Alabama with a Sept. 27, 2014 performance completion date.  Using military services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and U.S. Department of Agriculture School.  Type of appropriation is fiscal year 2013 through fiscal year 2014 Defense Working Capital funds.  The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pa.

            Gulf Coast Produce Distributors Inc.,** Biloxi, Miss., was awarded contract SPM300-13-D-P194.  The award is a fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment, indefinite-quantity contract for a maximum $30,000,000 for fresh fruit and vegetable support for customers in the Mississippi zone.  Location of performance is Mississippi with a Sept. 27, 2014 performance completion date.  Using military services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and U.S. Department of Agriculture School.  Type of appropriation is fiscal year 2013 through fiscal year 2014 Defense Working Capital funds.  The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pa. 

AIR FORCE
            BRSI LP., Houston, Texas, (FA7014-10-F-A004) is being awarded a $6,500,000 firm-fixed-price contract with cost reimbursable line items for travel contract for non-personal, commercial services for third party collections.  The location of the performance is mutiple military treatment facilities in the continental U.S. and overseas.   Work is expected to be completed by March 31, 2014.  Type of appropriation is fiscal 2013. The contracting activity is 773 ESS/PK, San Antonio, Texas. 

            Signature Performance Inc., Omaha, Neb., (FA7014-10-F-A021) is being awarded a $6,500,000 firm-fixed-price contract with cost reimbursable line items for travel contract for non-personal, commercial services for third party collections.  The location of the performance is mutiple military treatment facilities in the continental U.S. and overseas.  Work is expected to be completed by March 31, 2014.  Type of appropriation is fiscal 2013. The contracting activity is 773 ESS/PK, San Antonio, Texas.    
       
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