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Eurocopter strengthens its Colombian market presence with Helistar’s
order for three more EC145. |
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Colombian
operator Helistar has signed a contract with Eurocopter de México,
subsidiary of Eurocopter Group, to purchase three EC145s. With these three
new helicopters, the fleet of Colombia’s largest helicopter company
will expand to include seven EC145s. The first two additional aircraft
will be delivered in 2012, followed by the third in 2013. Helistar currently
has a fleet of 18 aircraft, providing services for the country’s
leading energy companies. |
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EC145 helicopter (Helistar source) |
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Among the broad spectrum of missions offered by the
company, Helistar specializes in passenger transport for the oil and
gas sector – which currently is experiencing strong growth within
Colombia. This new purchase follows the finalization of a five-year
services contract between Helistar and the Colombian oil company Ecopetrol. |
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