09/28/07
V. Kelner Helicopters has purchased a new, state-of-art Colibri EC 120B helicopter from Eurocopter Canada Limited. Founded by Chairman Frank Kelner – the man who brought the Swiss-built Pilatus PC12 fixed-wing aircraft into the Canadian market ten years ago – V. Kelner Helicopters provides charter rotary-wing service from ‘The Lakehead’; a.k.a. the city of Thunder Bay, Ontario.
“I wanted to give my customers at V. Kelner Helicopters an aircraft that is quiet, safe, fast, and truly comfortable to fly in,” says Frank Kelner. “With its forward-facing passenger seats, the EC 120B makes everyone feel like they are part of the crew. This really enhances the customers’ flying experience.”
“This is an aircraft that has kept up with the times.” He adds. “Today’s EC 120B offers the sophisticated level of high performance, passenger comfort, overall safety, and cost-effective operation that I’ve been looking for.”
The Colibri EC 120B is a multi-purpose single-engine helicopter that can carry up to four passengers plus pilot. Inside, the EC 120B is very quiet; 6.6 dB below the ICAO limit, to be precise. Outside, the EC 120B’s Turbomeca ARRIUS 2F turbine engine delivers a fast cruise speed of 223 km/hour and a range of 710 km. Externally, the EC 120B’s shrouded Fenestron tail offers low external noise – 8.5dB below the ICAO requirement – and enhanced passenger and crew safety.
“V Kelner Helicopters is dedicated to providing the very best service to our customers,” Kelner concludes. “The EC 120B will help us do that.”
Eurocopter Canada Limited is a subsidiary of Eurocopter. Eurocopter Canada based in Fort Erie, Ontario has a customer support centre in Vancouver, British Columbia. Established in 1992, the Franco-German-Spanish Eurocopter Group is a Division of EADS, a world leader in aerospace, defense 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 civilian/commercial and Para public 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 centers. More than 9,800 Eurocopter helicopters are currently in service with over 2,800 customers in 140 countries. Eurocopter offers the largest range of commercial and military helicopters in the world.
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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