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歐直繼續鞏固其在馬來西亞直升機市場主導地位
2011-12-19
【據英國《飛行國際》網站12月9日報導】歐洲直升機公司在馬來西亞淩家衛國際海事和航宇展覽(LIMA)動作頻頻,穩固了其在馬來西亞直升機市場的主導地位。目前,歐直佔據了該國54%的民用和准軍用市場。
歐直在展會上發佈了多項消息,其中包括馬來西亞皇家空軍首架EC725運輸直升機下線。2010年,馬來西亞訂購了12架EC725用於執行通用和搜救任務。交付工作將從2012年持續到2014年初。這項EC725合同包括13項戰略合作項目,如使馬來西亞進入歐直供應鏈,以及在馬來西亞合資進行維護、修理和檢查(MRO)工作。
另外一條重要消息是歐直計畫與馬來西亞機場控股公司聯合在Subang地區建立一個直升機中心。該中心將在2012年開始運營,包括MRO工廠、一個直升機機場和一個停靠架。
歐直還公佈了與馬來西亞BHIC防務技術公司關於在馬組建一個EC225和EC725區域飛行模擬器中心的協議書。這項合作是2011年7月從12架EC725採購合同中延伸出來的,將坐落在Subang新直升機中心內。
展會期間,MHS航空公司和Awan Inspirasi航空公司分別訂購了1架EC225直升機用於近海作業,其中MHS訂購的EC225將在2014年交付,該公司之前已訂購了5架該型機。此外,歐直與馬來西亞CTRM公司簽署了協議,後者將為EC130生產函道尾槳。根據這項協定,歐直將幫助CTRM發展直升機系統綜合能力。
軍用方面,歐直“虎”式直升機是參展的唯一一型專用攻擊直升機。該機進行了靜態展示和一次日常飛行表演。馬來西亞對於攻擊直升機極為渴望,但尚未發佈正式的招標書。(中國航空工業發展研究中心 褚世永)
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/lima-eurocopter-seals-raft-of-malaysia-deals-365780/
LIMA: Eurocopter seals raft of Malaysia deals Print
By: Greg Waldron Langkawi 08:03 9 Dec 2011 Source:
Eurocopter made several announcements at Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA), including the production rollout of Royal Malaysian Air Force's first EC725 transport helicopter.
"We wanted to share this on-time milestone with Malaysia, providing attendees at LIMA 2011 with an initial look at the newest helicopter that will service the country in a variety of operations," said company CEO and president Lutz Berling.
The rollout was timed to coincide with the visit of Malaysia's prime minister to the Eurocopter stand at the show. In 2010, Malaysia ordered 12 EC725s to perform in the utility and search-and-rescue roles. Deliveries will commence in 2012 and continue through early 2014.
The EC725 deal included 13 strategic cooperation projects, such as the integration of Malaysia into Eurocopter's supply chain and joint ventures to perform maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) work in Malaysia.
Another major initiative announced by Eurocopter is the planned development of a helicopter centre at Subang in conjunction with Malaysia Airports Holdings. The centre will open in 2012 and offer MRO facilities, a heliport and a parking hanger.
Eurocopter also announced a letter of agreement with Malaysia's BHIC Defence Technologies to develop a regional flight simulator centre for the EC225 and EC725 helicopters in Malaysia. The simulators will be located at the new helicopter centre at Subang. The partnership stems from the July 2011 offset plan for the RMAF's 12 EC725s.
Eurocopter also sold two EC225s for offshore operations. MHS Aviation ordered its sixth EC225 with the aircraft to be delivered in 2014. Another helicopter firm, Awan Inspirasi, also ordered an EC225 for offshore operations.
Finally, Eurocopter signed an agreement with Malaysian firm CTRM, which will build the fenestron (ducted tail fan) of the EC130. Under the CTRM agreement, Eurocopter will help the company develop helicopter systems integration competencies.
Eurocopter added that following LIMA it remains the market leader in Malaysia, with a market share of 54% for civil and paramilitary helicopters.
On the military front, the Eurocopter Tiger was the only dedicated attack helicopter to appear at LIMA. It performed a daily aerial display and appeared in the static park. Malaysia is known to have a long-running requirement for an attack helicopter, but has yet to issue a formal request for proposal.