EC copters go to offshore ops
Eurocopter yesterday  reported orders here at Le Bourget for EC 225 and EC 155 B1 rotorcraft from Bristow Helicopters and, in a separate contract, for

Eurocopter yesterday  reported orders here at Le Bourget for EC 225 and EC 155 B1 rotorcraft from Bristow Helicopters and, in a separate contract, for EC 135s from Era Helicopters. UK-based Bristow took delivery of one EC 225 at Eurocopter’s static display. Eurocopter president and CEO Fabrice Brégier handed over of the aircraft, which is on display throughout the show. This marks the launch of the EC 225 into North Sea offshore oil and gas operations. Bristow Helicopters is the first EC 225 customer for  this application. It will receive two of the medium-weight twins this year–including the one it got on Tuesday. The second follows next month. Both will be based in Scotland.

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