Eurocopter American - Manufactures and Markets a Broad Range of Highly Efficient Aircrafts

Since 1969, Eurocopter American manufactures, sells, supports and provides training solutions for rotary-wing aircraft in the United States. This company has grown to become a leading supplier of helicopters for U.S. civilian, law enforcement, military, homeland defense and other markets as well. Currently, more than 1,800 aircraft made by Eurocopter American are flown by about 600 U.S. operators. These helicopters are operated for many important purposes such as medical services, tourism operations, law enforcement, the U.S. army, the U.S. Coast Guard, Customs and Border Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

This company has over 900 employees at its facilities in Grand Prairie, Texas and Columbus, Mississippi locations, and its continuing network growth of support locations all over the United States. Eurocopter is led by Marc Paganini who is the current President and Chief Executive Officer and Fernando Lombo, the Executive Vice President and CFO. This company is also the U.S. affiliate of Eurocopter which is the largest manufacturer in helicopters worldwide. It is also the subsidiary of EADS North America Holdings, the North American operations for EADS and the world’s second largest company for aerospace and defense.

American Eurocopter also maintains an equal 50% share of all helicopter sales to the U.S. law enforcement sector, providing about 48 law enforcement agencies. These helicopters are chosen because of their spacious cabins, great speed and high reliability. Along with these features, Eurocopter provides the most comprehensive range of civil turbine helicopters including the following:

• EC120:
• This five seat passenger with a single engine is the world’s most quiet helicopter.
• AS350:
• Single-engine with the best performance. The B2 version offers more value for your money while the B3e line offers faster cruise speeds, 30 minute take-off power, longer engine TBOs and lowers DMCs. The B3 features Full Authority Digital Engine Controls (FADEC) and dual hydraulics and is famous for conquering the challenging Mount Everest.
• EC130 T2:
• This light single-engine is spacious with the latest advances in technology and has improved performance, flexibility and versatility. It has the Turbomeca Arriel 2D engine which has intense power at lower specific fuel consumption, an active vibration control system and a comfortable interior cabin.
• AS355 NP:
• This versatile helicopter with a twin-engine offers the FADEC feature, greater reliability and performance. This model is used mostly for police and parapublic missions and over water, rugged terrain and urban area operations.
• EC135:
• This is the world’s best-selling light twin-engine with Eurocopter’s Fenestron tail rotor and bearing less main rotor for better performance, range and payload capacity.
• EC145:
• This is a medium helicopter with a twin-engine. It has been used for air medical services. It is known for its speed, glass cockpit, large cabin and clear visibility.
• AS365 N3+:
• This is the most capable version of the highly rated Dauphin family. Its high reputation consists of being fast and powerful with exceptional performance and long range.
• EC155:
• Wide body helicopter powered by two Turbomeca Arriel 2C2 engines with FADEC.
• EC175:
• Powered by two 2,000 shp-class P&WC PT6C turbo shafts which sets a higher standard with its size, performance and reliability.
• AS332:
• This medium sized Super Puma operates smoothly with its twin engine and spacious cabin. It has a full range layout and the capacity to carry the heaviest industrial equipment.
• EC225:
• The latest evolved version of the Super Puma family that has the capability to challenge the harshest conditions. It is equipped with FADEC with the highest cruise speeds and the most advanced avionics suites.
• UH-72A:
• The UH-72A Lakota is the U.S. Army's new Light Utility Helicopter.

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