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of these next-generation aircraft. This exchange is part of the cooperation agreement signed between the French and Peruvian interior ministries in the field of security and defense in October 2013. Recently, the PNP participated in high-mountain rescue exercises in the French Alps as part of this program.
Western Power Distribution Selects Airbus Helicopters’ EC135 P2
Western Power Distribution (WPD) has signed a purchase agreement for a new EC135 P2e from Airbus Helicopters UK. The aircraft, selected against a demanding requirement, will join WPD’s four current EC135 P1s, making it one of the largest, independent fleets in the UK. Robin Tutcher, WPD’s Helicopter unit manager says, “Augmenting the existing fleet has become a necessity because our helicopters play a major role in assisting with the fault diagnosis, maintenance and the management of the WPD electricity network. This additional aircraft will help us to increase our current annual flying levels from 2,800 to 3,500 hours. “With a proven track record, minimal downtime and limited maintenance input which is complemented by ongoing support from the Airbus PBH and Pratt and Whitney FMP programmes, the selection of the EC135 P2 as our fifth aircraft was a straightforward decision.” Due to be delivered in March 2015, the EC135 P2e meets
WPD’s tough requirements thanks to its extended range and simple, multi- purpose design which allows for fast and easy maintenance and optimal dispatch reliability. “The increased capability EC135 P2e
provides WPD with an aircraft to meet their most critical mission requirements, directly supporting them to keep their 7.8 million customers on line,” says Colin James, managing director at Airbus Helicopters UK. “As the UK’s premium rotorcraft supplier, it is very important for us to be supporting our country’s infrastructure providers where we can. We will ensure that WPD continues to benefit from an aircraft and a support service which guarantees the very highest levels of availability.”
Bell Helicopter Furthers Customer Support Ef- forts in China
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announces several key initiatives to strengthen the aftermarket support for its growing customer base in China. The announcements were made as part of Bell Helicopter’s participation in Airshow China in Zhuhai.
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Mr. Dean Ashton joined the Bell Helicopter team in China as a customer service engineer. Based in Shanghai, Ashton will be responsible for representing Bell Helicopter to its customers across China and developing and enhancing customer satisfaction by providing a direct, personal link between Bell Helicopter and its customers. Ashton worked as an aircraft maintenance engineer in Canada and accumulated vast maintenance experience with various aircraft, including Bell helicopters. While studying in China in 2011, Ashton was offered a position at Chongqing General Aviation Company and served there for two years as the vice general manager. In this role, Ashton was responsible for green field design of the maintenance facility, recruiting a growing team of experienced mechanics and designing and implementing the Aircraft Maintenance Program. A native Canadian, Ashton holds a Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Technology from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Alberta and a bachelor’s degree of Arts Honors with Distinction in Asian Studies from the University of Victoria, British Columbia. Ashton was introduced to the regional customers at this
week’s Maintainers and Operators’ (M&O) conference held in Zhuhai on Monday, November 10. The ninth one of its kind this year, Bell Helicopter has held similar conferences in Bogota, Columbia; Santiago, Chile; and Istanbul, Turkey. The M&O conferences serve as an opportunity for customers in the region to meet with Bell Helicopter customer support representatives and other industry experts.
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