In 2006, the State of Veracruz in Mexico signed a contract
for an AS365 N3 Dauphin and an AS350 B3 Ecureuil.
The State of Veracruz, one of the richest
in Mexico, has purchased an AS350 B3
Ecureuil and an AS365 N3 Dauphin to
perform different civil defense missions (rescue,
traffic surveillance, equipment transport,
etc.) and to transport passengers.
“We want
to cover a wide range of missions with these
aircraft,” explained Governor Fidel Herrera.
“That’s why the flexibility, high safety levels
and technological advances on these helicopters
were critical factors behind our choice.”
The helicopters will be stationed in Jalapa and
at the port of Veracruz where the Navy is
based. “Veracruz has 741 km of coastline.
It also has populated mountainous regions
at altitudes of 5,200 meters. We must be able to protect these inhabitants.
We need aircraft
that are equally at home in sea operations and
in high mountains – and that was no easy task
with the helicopters we used to have.
We are
convinced that we have made a good investment
for the State of Veracruz,” the Governor
concluded.
