06/22/07
Ayala Aviation Corporation the aviation arm of the Philippino Conglomerate Ayala Group
is pleased to announce the contract signature of one brand new corporate EC 135 with
Eurocopter South East Asia (ESEA), Eurocopter’s Singapore based subsidiary.
The EC 135 helicopter will be delivered in 2008 and will be dedicated to VIP transport for
Ayala Aviation’s management executives as well as customers in the Philippines.
With already one AS 355 F2 in its possession, Ayala Aviation has been a loyal Eurocopter
customer for more than 20 years, offering professional and reliable helicopter and fixed
wing charter services in the Philippines.
About Eurocopter South East Asia
Eurocopter South East Asia (ESEA) is the Regional Headquarters of Eurocopter, the
world’s leading helicopter manufacturer. Established in 1977 in Singapore, ESEA is incharge
of the sales and customer support activities of 14 territories in the region.
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.
100 years of vertical flight
In 1907, Paul Cornu performed history’s first ever vertical flight. Since then, thanks to
pioneering spirits, technological advances and innovative minds, the helicopter has become a
key to saving lives, protecting citizens and contributing to economic development the world
over. In 2007, Eurocopter is proud to celebrate this anniversary and to share its passion for
helicopters.
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