Eurocopter has sold a third EC135 helicopter to Egyptian operator Petroleum Air Services plus an option for two more of the light twin-engine machines. The aircraft will join the existing EC135s in transporting oil and gas industry employees to the oil rigs off the Egyptian mainland.
Read about the booming civil helicopter market at flightglobal.com/rotorcraft
Source: Flight International
Start-up rotorcraft lessor GD Helicopter Finance has gained access to additional inventory following a deal for up to 20 Airbus Helicopters H175s from another of its owner’s businesses.
Airbus Helicopters has performed the long-awaited maiden flight of its Racer high-speed demonstrator.
Robinson Helicopter’s new chief executive David Smith has marked his first two months in charge of the rotorcraft manufacturer with the acquisition of a US-based drone maker, underscoring the firm’s commitment to expand into new markets.
