Mohsen Nasra, CEO of Tunisavia.

On 6 April 2006, a new AS365 N3 Dauphin was delivered to Tunisavia. This helicopter is equipped with emergency flotation gear, life rafts, and a much more powerful Arriel 2C engine, offering higher performances than the AS365 N version. The aircraft also has a new generation Health & Usage Monitoring System (HUMS®) and the latest avionics equipment. With this new helicopter, Tunisavia aims to break into other markets related to the developing oil activity.

“A spirit of development focused on internationalization guides our company strategy,” comments Mohsen Nasra, the CEO of Tunisavia. “And this new acquisition is just the start. In the future, we want to harmonize our fleet and acquire other medium-sized Eurocopter aircraft. Our two AS365 N Dauphins are coming up for overhaul, but we plan to keep them on afterwards to ensure the transition period. We will then operate a fleet of three AS365 N Dauphins (including one on lease) and the new AS365 N3.”

Offshore and onshore are Tunisavia’s main activities but the company also uses its Falcon 50 private jet for business aviation work, and will branch into the EMS sector (every year, five million tourists visit Tunisia). Finalizing the company’s maintenance program, in accordance with the Part 145 standard and creating a Eurocopter-approved maintenance center in Sfax are also part of Tunisavia’s development plan.