Press Release
author Cécile VION-LANCTUIT
02/07/2008
Eurocopter, a major partner in the Clean Sky Program
Eurocopter, one of the founding members of the Clean Sky initiative, welcomes the launch yesterday in Brussels of the Clean Sky Program. The objective of this major pan- European research program is to make air travel more sustainable by encouraging aeronautics manufacturers to develop and produce greener products.
Eurocopter, the leading civil and parapublic helicopter manufacturer, is fully committed to investing in technologies that increasingly care for the environment.
Beyond offering helicopters which provide the utmost safety and efficiency to its customers, Eurocopter is fully involved in developing solutions that reduce fuel consumption and external noise and include a greener life cycle for its products.
Through this European partnership, in which most of the aeronautics players are involved, Eurocopter is confident to increase its ability to take up the challenges linked to a greener environment.
About Eurocopter
Established in 1992, the Franco-German-Spanish Eurocopter Group is a Division of EADS, a world leader in aerospace, defence and related services. The Eurocopter Group employs approx. 14,000 people. In 2006, Eurocopter confirmed its position as the world’s No. 1 helicopter manufacturer with a turnover of 3.8 billion euros, orders for 615 new helicopters, and a 52% percent market share in the civil and parapublic sectors. Overall, the Group’s products account for 30% percent of the total world helicopter fleet. Its strong worldwide presence is ensured by its 17 subsidiaries on five continents, along with a dense network of distributors, certified agents and maintenance centres. More than 9,800 Eurocopter helicopters are currently in service with over 2,500 customers in 140 countries. Eurocopter offers the largest civil and military helicopter range in the world.
For more information, please contact:
Eurocopter, the leading civil and parapublic helicopter manufacturer, is fully committed to investing in technologies that increasingly care for the environment.
Beyond offering helicopters which provide the utmost safety and efficiency to its customers, Eurocopter is fully involved in developing solutions that reduce fuel consumption and external noise and include a greener life cycle for its products.
Through this European partnership, in which most of the aeronautics players are involved, Eurocopter is confident to increase its ability to take up the challenges linked to a greener environment.
About Eurocopter
Established in 1992, the Franco-German-Spanish Eurocopter Group is a Division of EADS, a world leader in aerospace, defence and related services. The Eurocopter Group employs approx. 14,000 people. In 2006, Eurocopter confirmed its position as the world’s No. 1 helicopter manufacturer with a turnover of 3.8 billion euros, orders for 615 new helicopters, and a 52% percent market share in the civil and parapublic sectors. Overall, the Group’s products account for 30% percent of the total world helicopter fleet. Its strong worldwide presence is ensured by its 17 subsidiaries on five continents, along with a dense network of distributors, certified agents and maintenance centres. More than 9,800 Eurocopter helicopters are currently in service with over 2,500 customers in 140 countries. Eurocopter offers the largest civil and military helicopter range in the world.
For more information, please contact:
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Cécile VION-LANCTUIT: Tel: + 33 (0)1 49 34 45 04 Mob:+ 33 (0)6 72 83 90 67 |
Christina GOTZHEIN: Tel: + 49 (0) 89 6000 64 88 |
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Pek-Kee SUM: Tel: + 33 (0)4 42 85 17 13 Mob:+ 33 (0)6 28 82 12 06 |
Christopher BACH: Tel: + 49 (0) 90 671 45 65 |
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Jesus RUIZ: Tel: + 34 91 379 66 04 Fax: + 34 91 379 66 10 |