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ROTARY

Republic of Korea
chooses the AW159
AgustaWestland has announced a
contract with the Republic of Korea
for eight AW159s for the nation’s Navy,
a deal that will also include aircrew
and maintainer training, initial spares
and support services. Deliveries are
scheduled for 2015–2016. Commenting
on the contract, Bruno Spagnolini, New helicopter service launched in Auckland
CEO of AgustaWestland said, “This Helicopter Me, a New Zealand-based helicopter tour company and the only such
demonstrates that the AW159 offers a operator with a base at Auckland Airport, has partnered with Air New Zealand and
winning combination of capability and Alert Taxis to offer a helicopter taxi service to and from the airport. The company
value for money.” says the service spares travellers the wait for ground transportation and increases
convenience. Helicopter Me has also expanded its tour offerings in the Auckland
area, with tours including city and coastal scenic tours, as well as adventure tours.

EC135 gaining
popularity in India
Eurocopter has announced that
a record nine units of the EC135
helicopter were sold in India in 2012,
making up the bulk of sales for the
year. In addition, at the Aero India
2013 exhibition, the company inked a
contract for the sale of an EC135 with
India’s Ghodawat Industries, to meet
its business aviation requirements, and Enstrom acquired by Chinese investment company
delivered one of the light twin-engine Chinese investment company Mullins reportedly said, “[Enstrom’s
helicopters to Indian group Mahindra Chongqing Helicopter Investment new ownership] will allow further
& Mahindra. Eurocopter India CEO Company (CQHIC) has acquired growth of our business in Menominee,
Xavier Hay said, “In 2012, the majority Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, and Michigan to meet the demands of the
of new contracts we signed with Indian will be helping Enstrom expand into increasing markets around the world,
customers were for the EC135.” new markets. Enstrom President Jerry especially Asia.”

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