Airbus receives 10 new orders on light helicopters
The helicopter manufacturing division of Airbus has recently received orders for seven H125 and three H130 light helicopters from Heliflite China. These helicopters will be used to accelerate the company's presence in the utility and helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) missions throughout China, the Airbus Helicopters China said. Heliflite China has also been accredited as an official Airbus Helicopters distributor in the region.
What did the head of Airbus Helicopters in China say?
Marie-Agnes Veve, head of Airbus Helicopters in China said, "Given the sheer size of the market and its potential in China, we are preparing for future growth by ensuring the necessary resources available to support all of the operations." China's helicopter industry has experienced around 20% annual growth over the past five years and Airbus expects this trend to continue, said Veve.
Heliflite China to join Airbus Helicopters global network
Heliflite China is a major player in China's burgeoning helicopter market and will become part of Airbus Helicopters network globally increasing its future growth, addressing new customers operating small helicopter fleets in remote regions. "The wide range of Airbus helicopters offers the right choice for customers in this emerging market. We are happy to be able to support this growth," said Heliflite China's CEO.
Airbus Helicopters has gained a success in Chinese market
The H125 and H130 are popular single-engine helicopters. More than 125 of them are currently in operation in China, making up nearly half of all light single engines in the country, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. Ever since its entry into the Chinese market in 1967, Airbus Helicopters has gained a success in the market with its complete "helicopter family".
Airbus Helicopters has 40% market share in China
Airbus Helicopters has become a major player in the Chinese helicopter market with a market share of about 40%. It has set up seven local offices and a regional customer service center in China China has become the global helicopter giant's top civil market. In May 2017, Airbus Helicopters broke ground on its H135 final assembly line (FAL) in east China's Qingdao city.
