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Mumbai : Eurocopter, one of the world's leading helicopter manufacturer and Pawan Hans Helicopters, civil helicopter operator in India, have signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) for forming two Joint-Ventures (JV) for Maintenance Repair and Overall (MRO) and training. Both JVs will be fully created by the end of 2010.
Under the terms of the first Joint Venture, Eurocopter and Pawan Hans will set up an MRO facility in a key Indian metro to better serve the huge Dauphin fleet being operated in India. Through the second Joint Venture, Eurocopter will set up pilot training facilities that will help India meet the need for pilots.
As per the company release, Pawan Hans is the biggest customer of Eurocopter in India and Eurocopter's approved Dauphin Maintenance Centre. Its fleet of helicopters is used for transportation of personnel to offshore platforms, for shuttle flights between drill barges and for transport of state officials and VIPs. It also provides charter services for tourists.
Speaking on the occasion, R. K. Tyagi, Chairman and Managing Director, Pawan Hans said, "As the Indian helicopter market expands, we see tremendous opportunity for Pawan Hans in the oil and gas, tourism and corporate travel segments. It is a significant asset to have Eurocopter as a reliable partner offering the best-in-class products and services to help us meet our goal of providing the best services to our customers."
Marie-Agnes Veve, Head of Eurocopter activities in India said, "We have shared a special relationship with Pawan Hans for the past 24 years, and are happy to further strengthen this association. Through these Joint Ventures we wish to come closer to the Indian customers and serve them better. We will now be able to provide even better support, service and fleet safety solutions to the Indian market. Seeing the need for trained helicopter pilots in India, we look forward to supporting the country in meeting this need."
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