EC225 in India

A demonstration flight of the helicopter from the Eurocopter Super Puma family was held at the Juhu Airport in Mumbai

Guests from the aviation and oil and gas sector turned up at the Juhu Airport in Mumbai for an exclusive flight experience on the powerful 24-seat EC225 helicopter from Eurocopter’s Super Puma family. It was the first-ever demo flight of EC225.

The EC225 is a high-performance heavy twin-engine helicopter in the 10-11 tonne category. Possessing the state-of-theart technologies, the EC225 is a leader in the field of flight safety, long-range capacity and all-weather capability. With its in-built operational flexibility, the EC225 brings true multi-role capability, carrying out with ease, multiple missions including passenger transport, freight, medical evacuation, search and rescue, disaster relief, etc. Its roomy cabin places the passenger’s experience as central. The EC225 offers incomparable flexibility to everyday operations in all aspects.

The helicopter’s high performance and multi-role capability are very much appreciated particularly in long-range/deep-water offshore operations—one of the most demanding and exigent helicopter missions—achieving the milestone of the 100th EC225 being delivered to an oil and gas operator in July this year.

“The oil and gas industry has been growing steadily and is expected to be a huge economic growth driver in India in the years to come. Helicopters represent a crucial element in the industry expansion process with already 15 per cent of India’s helicopter fleet deployed in the oil and gas sector,” said Marie-Agnes Veve, CEO, Eurocopter India. “We are heartened by the turnout at the demo flight today, showing India’s keen interest in using heavy helicopters for offshore operations.”