Aviation News Item: 04719

3rd Feb 2010

Source: fly-corporate.com

Eurocopter in 2009 recorded a turnover of €4.6 ($6.4) billion globally, of which €896 ($1,252) million was accounted by Asia. This marks a turnover growth of 58 per cent for Eurocopter in the region.

Dr Lutz Bertling, CEO of Eurocopter said, "Despite the global economic challenges, there have been many opportunities and achievements in Asia and it plays a critical component in Eurocopter's success. This region is home to half of Eurocopter's subsidiaries and is a top performing region for us. We are confident of Asia's growth prospects and look to grow our business in tandem with the region's development."

Over the last few years, Eurocopter has maintained a stable booking value in Asia, and continuing in its growth path in 2009, the booking value stood at €504 ($704) million. In 2009, however, there was a decline in light range helicopters, but a greater demand for larger helicopters- a trend reflected in Asia, as it is for the rest of the world.

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