The letter of intent was issued at the 2011 Paris Air Show by Aerotree Group Executive Chairman YBhg. Dato' Hjh. Norida Hamzah, and received by Dominique Maudet, Eurocopter's Executive Vice President - Global Business & Services.
With the purchase agreement for this new EC135 fleet - which was handled through Eurocopter Malaysia Sdn Bhd - Aerotree will be positioned to diversify its activities, as well as developing services in the larger markets within the commercial and enterprise sector.
Established in 1988 as an aerospace engineering and technology development firm, Aerotree specializes in various aviation-related services, defense-related training and services, as well as aerial target products.
Aerotree's EC135s are scheduled to be delivered beginning in the first quarter of 2012, enabling the company to become one of the major lightweight helicopter operators within the region.
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About Aerotree Defense & Services Sdn Bhd (Website: www.aerotree.com.my)
Aerotree Sdn Bhd is a Malaysian incorporated company principally engaged in providing defense aviation and aerospace related training and services. Aerotree was awarded a major long-term contract to provide the Royal Malaysian Air Force, Royal Malaysian Navy and Malaysian Army with services for its training requirement - which includes Target Towing and Electronic Warfare Services (TTEW) and Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) - by way of a Private Funds Initiative (PFI).
About Eurocopter Malaysia (Website: www.eurocopter.com.my)
Eurocopter Malaysia was incorporated in 2002, and is the only helicopter manufacturer with a comprehensive network of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service centers in Malaysia. With a workforce of 150 employees and a presence in Subang, Miri and Kerteh, it provides a broad spectrum of services, ranging from scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, aircraft modification (retrofit, painting, interior refurbishment and customization), as well logistics support (spare parts, repairs and overhaul). Eurocopter Malaysia backs its support offer with the company's inventory, 24-hour service, highly skilled workers and efficient logistic services. Eurocopter Malaysia has some 20 small and medium enterprises. The company also is an authorized training center that provides a range of services for customers - from standard training to customized courses.