Farnborough, 19^th July 2010

On July 19, a brand new EC135 P2i was handed over to Assistant Chief Constable of West Midlands Police, Sharon Rowe, on the EADS/Eurocopter booth No. G12 in Hall 4 at the Farnborough International Air Show. The order for this aircraft had been placed in September 2009.

Markus Steinke, Managing Director of Eurocopter UK Ltd., stated, "I am very proud that West Midlands Police has again opted for the EC135, having had its former helicopter destroyed by arson last year. We had been able to deliver a police-configured interim EC135 right after the incident to keep our customer flying, and are pleased to hand over the new one today, less than one year after the order was signed. Our products and services have become the backbone of UK air support since many decades and we are ready to accompany the evolutions of our customers' needs."

The EC135 is the prime choice of UK police air support units. It has become an outstanding product created in an intensive dialogue with the end user and based on Eurocopter's

- long experience in police mission system design and integration
- deep understanding of the helicopter platform
- many years of in-service feedback.

Eurocopter products represent 75% of the UK police helicopter fleet in service and have proven to be the favourite solutions for police air support all across Europe and worldwide. In 2010, a total of six police helicopters are being delivered by Eurocopter UK to police services in the British Isles.

In order to optimize its service to the UK police forces, Eurocopter UK has introduced a new maintenance concept, separating the high-time, high-utilisation, high-tech police helicopters from the VIP/corporate maintenance section in the company. Fast turn-around times and optimal, specialized service for the individual needs of each customer group are the aim of this new arrangement. Eurocopter UK also provides full PbH and engines fleet management to the air support units.

About Eurocopter

Established in 1992, the Franco-German-Spanish Eurocopter Group is a Division of EADS, a world leader in aerospace, defence and related services. The Eurocopter Group employs approx. 15,600 people. In 2009, Eurocopter confirmed its position as the world's No. 1 helicopter manufacturer in the civil and parapublic market, with a turnover of 4.6 billion Euros, orders for 344 new helicopters, and a 52 percent market share in the civil and parapublic sectors. Overall, the Group's products account for 30 percent of the total world helicopter fleet. Its strong worldwide presence is ensured by its 18 subsidiaries on five continents, along with a dense network of distributors, certified agents and maintenance centres. More than 10,500 Eurocopter helicopters are currently in service with over 2,800 customers in more than 140 countries. Eurocopter offers the largest civil and military helicopter range in the world.

For more information, please contact:

Pascale FLEURY
Tel : + 33 (0)4 42 85 62 38
Mob :+33 (0) 6 32 54 05 02
pascale.fleury@eurocopter.com

Christina GOTZHEIN
Tel: +49 (0) 89 60 00 64 88
Mob: +49 (0) 151 14 22 92 43
christina.gotzhein@eurocopter.com

Dolores MUNIZ
Tel: +33 (0)4 42 85 58 89
Mob: +33 (0) 6 31 47 08 99
dolores.muniz@eurocopter.com

Melanie WOLF
Tel: + 49 (0) 906 71 57 39
Mob: + 49 (0) 151 17 12 63 18
melanie.wolf@eurocopter.com

Lynn SADLER
Tel : +44 (0) 1865 852 415
Mob : +44 (0) 79 00 406 098
lynn.sadler@eurocopter.co.uk

Website: www.eurocopter.com

Farnborough, 16^th July 2010

The presence of Eurocopter at this year's Farnborough International Airshow will emphasize the company's strong position in the UK marketplace, where its helicopters constitute the largest rotary-wing aircraft fleet in the country.

Eurocopter and its Eurocopter UK Ltd. subsidiary are represented on the Farnborough exhibit stand of parent company EADS (Booth G12, Hall 4), where an EC135 for the West Midlands Police is to be officially handed over to the customer on July 19.

Today, Eurocopter products are vital for the functioning of the United Kingdom, with 450 helicopters in operation with over 130 customers. They represent 70% of the country's emergency medical service (EMS) fleet, 75% of the police and law enforcement helicopter inventory, and approximately 80% of the offshore oil and gas fleet. Furthermore, they are widely used for pipeline and power line control, as well as for lighthouse maintenance and other important utility missions. Eurocopter's EC135 was the first helicopter used to establish offshore wind farm support in the country. Additionally, 100 Eurocopter helicopters provide significant transport and training capability to the UK military forces.

With its modern product line, Eurocopter has responded to the increasing security requirements of the British Isles and elsewhere by adapting its light twin-engine helicopter family to meet the requirements of homeland security and emergency medical services operators. In the UK and Ireland, twin-engine Eurocopter models have been used for police air support and EMS operations during the past 30 years, beginning with the BO105, AS355 and BK117, and followed by the EC135 and the EC145 since the mid 1990s.

The UK's corporate and private sectors have been traditionally strong and demanding markets, to which Eurocopter's large, well-tailored product range, as well as the unique local customization capability at Eurocopter UK's Oxford headquarters, respond perfectly. More than 200 corporate and private helicopters in the UK and Ireland are Eurocopter products.

"With the largest overall helicopter fleet in the British Isles, delivering a vital contribution to the UK nation and its citizens each day, we are committed to serving our customers locally, and thus have expanded our onshore capabilities significantly in the past few years," said Markus Steinke, the Managing Director of Eurocopter UK. "In addition, we have begun to export made-in-the-UK Eurocopter solutions to the rest of the world, and further investments will increase our local presence even more."

Since 2008, Eurocopter UK's Oxford headquarters has been grown by 25,000 square feet of industrial surface. As a key element of the Eurocopter Group's logistical, industrial and technical supply chain, the Oxford base has expanded into pilot training with the opening of a Type Rating Training Organization for the EC120, AS350, EC130, AS355 N, EC135, EC145 and EC155, with CAA airworthiness certification granted one year ago.

The logistical services offered at Oxford are further refined with paperless spares ordering and individual customer performance reviews, as well as on-site support at RAF Benson. In addition, its MRO services have now separated maintenance flows for private/corporate customers and police/utility customers, guaranteeing quick turn-around times and dedicated expertise for the approximately 60 helicopters returning to Eurocopter UK regularly for maintenance, as well as for any other ad-hoc customer.

Based on its renowned design and customization capability accumulated over more than 30 years of experience, Eurocopter UK has become a Eurocopter Design/Completion & Retrofit Centre, creating solutions for all kinds of missions ranging from VIP, police, fire fighting, EMS and utility to military applications. To date, individual customizations and retrofits have been delivered to customers in 23 countries including in the Americas, the Middle East, Japan, China, South Africa, Norway, Italy, Spain and Poland.

A new purpose-built 20,000-sq.-ft. logistics and technical support centre at Aberdeen, Scotland began providing state-of the art service support earlier this year for offshore helicopter operators in close proximity to their operations.

About Eurocopter UK Ltd.

Through its fully-owned subsidiary, Eurocopter UK Ltd., headquartered in Oxford and with additional bases in Dublin (Ireland), Belfast (Northern Ireland), Hawarden (Wales) and Aberdeen (Scotland), Eurocopter has a strong industrial footprint in the UK and enjoys a reputation for innovation, high quality and a strong customer service ethos. Having achieved in the last 30 years an exemplary performance in the customization, distribution and support of Eurocopter products for civil and public service customers, Eurocopter UK also provides state of the art services to the Oil & Gas Industry and the UK armed forces. The MoD utilises 100 Eurocopter helicopters for transport, training and special forces missions and has recently awarded the Puma Upgrade Programme to Eurocopter UK Ltd. With over 450 helicopters in service in the British Isles, Eurocopter is the leading supplier of helicopters to the United Kingdom.

About Eurocopter

Established in 1992, the Franco-German-Spanish Eurocopter Group is a Division of EADS, a world leader in aerospace, defence and related services. The Eurocopter Group employs approx. 15,600 people. In 2009, Eurocopter confirmed its position as the world's No. 1 helicopter manufacturer in the civil and parapublic market, with a turnover of 4.6 billion Euros, orders for 344 new helicopters, and a 52 percent market share in the civil and parapublic sectors. Overall, the Group's products account for 30 percent of the total world helicopter fleet. Its strong worldwide presence is ensured by its 18 subsidiaries on five continents, along with a dense network of distributors, certified agents and maintenance centres. More than 10,500 Eurocopter helicopters are currently in service with over 2,800 customers in more than 140 countries. Eurocopter offers the largest civil and military helicopter range in the world.

For more information, please contact:

Pascale FLEURY
Tel : + 33 (0)4 42 85 62 38
Mob :+33 (0) 6 32 54 05 02
pascale.fleury@eurocopter.com

Christina GOTZHEIN
Tel: +49 (0) 89 60 00 64 88
Mob: +49 (0) 151 14 22 92 43
christina.gotzhein@eurocopter.com

Dolores MUNIZ
Tel: +33 (0)4 42 85 58 89
Mob: +33 (0) 6 31 47 08 99
dolores.muniz@eurocopter.com

Melanie WOLF
Tel: + 49 (0) 906 71 57 39
Mob: + 49 (0) 151 17 12 63 18
melanie.wolf@eurocopter.com

Lynn SADLER
Tel : +44 (0) 1865 852 415
Mob : +44 (0) 79 00 406 098
lynn.sadler@eurocopter.co.uk

Website: www.eurocopter.com

Oxford, 05^th March 2010

On Friday 5th March the Devon & Cornwall Police took delivery of a new EC145 helicopter. This most modern machine was customised at Eurocopter UK in Oxford to meet the demanding needs of the modern police service. It is equipped with the latest aids to police reconnaissance and airborne crime fighting. Included is a state-of-the-art Infra Red camera, sophisticated video viewing and recording equipment, and night vision goggles which enable the crew to see at night almost as well as in the day.

This EC145 was ordered in September 2007, after the police aviation specialists had assessed all the competition, as the finest helicopter available to serve the public of Devon and Cornwall. It replaces another Eurocopter helicopter, the earlier BK117 which has seen sterling service for over 12 years. The Devon and Cornwall Police are pioneers of police aviation in the UK and have operated helicopters in support of police activities for more than 25 years.

The introduction into service of this new EC145 by the Devon & Cornwall Constabulary, due to its increased load carrying capacity, represents a further major development of the use of Eurocopter products as a cost-effective and flexible application of helicopters in support of future police ground operations and strategy. It is capable of 2 crew operation, a pilot and an observer who can operate either out of the cockpit or in the cabin of the helicopter.

Eurocopter products represent 75% of the UK police helicopter fleet in service and have proven to be the favourite solutions for police air support all across Europe. The EC145 is a top performer in police and homeland security missions, is also operated by the Metropolitan Police and features high commonality with its slightly smaller sister the EC135. Furthermore, it is under delivery to the U.S. Army as its new-generation Light Utility Helicopter (LUH).

Markus Steinke, Managing Director of Eurocopter UK, stated, “It is a pleasure to see the UK police force community moving forward and shaping the future. Our products and services which have become the backbone of the UK air support for many decades will be ready to accompany the evolutions of our customers' needs."

About Eurocopter UK Ltd.

Through its fully-owned subsidiary, Eurocopter UK Ltd., headquartered in Oxford and with additional bases in Dublin (Ireland), Belfast (Northern Ireland), Hawarden (Wales) and Aberdeen (Scotland), Eurocopter has a strong industrial footprint in the UK and enjoys a reputation for innovation, high quality and a strong customer service ethos. Having achieved in the last 30 years an exemplary performance in the customization, distribution and support of Eurocopter products for civil and public service customers, Eurocopter UK also provides state of the art services to the Oil & Gas Industry and the UK armed forces. The MoD utilises 100 Eurocopter helicopters for transport, training and special forces missions and has recently awarded the Puma Upgrade Programme to Eurocopter UK Ltd. With over 450 helicopters in service in the British Isles, Eurocopter is the leading supplier of helicopters to the United Kingdom.

About Eurocopter

Established in 1992, the Franco-German-Spanish Eurocopter Group is a Division of EADS, a world leader in aerospace, defence and related services. The Eurocopter Group employs approx. 15,600 people. In 2009, Eurocopter confirmed its position as the world's No. 1 helicopter manufacturer in the civil and parapublic market, with a turnover of 4.6 billion Euros, orders for 344 new helicopters, and a 52 percent market share in the civil and parapublic sectors. Overall, the Group's products account for 30 percent of the total world helicopter fleet. Its strong worldwide presence is ensured by its 18 subsidiaries on five continents, along with a dense network of distributors, certified agents and maintenance centres. More than 10,500 Eurocopter helicopters are currently in service with over 2,800 customers in more than 140 countries. Eurocopter offers the largest civil and military helicopter range in the world.

For more information, please contact:

Cecile VION-LANCTUIT
Tel : + 33 (0)4 42 85 60 51
Mob :+ 33 (0)6 72 83 90 67
cecile.vion-lanctuit@eurocopter.com

Christina GOTZHEIN
Tel: +49 (0) 89 60 00 64 88
Mob: +49 (0) 151 14 22 92 43
christina.gotzhein@eurocopter.com

Lynn SADLER
Tel : +44 (0) 1865 852 415
Mob : +44 (0) 79 00 406 098
lynn.sadler@eurocopter.co.uk

Website: www.eurocopter.com

London/Oxford, 29^th September 2009

Eurocopter UK Ltd. and the British Ministry of Defence signed a contract on September 18 for the Life Extension Programme for 28 of the Royal Air Force's fleet of Puma Mk1 helicopters. The upgraded Pumas, which will be designated Puma HC Mk2, will consequently offer significantly enhanced performance and operational capabilities, thus being capable of remaining in service until at least 2022. The contract is valued at £220 million (€250 million) and is due to be completed by December 2014.

The programme is based on comprehensive upgrades, including new Turbomeca Makila 1A1 engines, a glass cockpit, new communications, navigation and defensive systems, and a digital autopilot. The Puma HC Mk2's performance and payload will be substantially increased, particularly in hot and high conditions. As a key pillar of the Royal Air Force's fleet of medium lift helicopters, Puma continues to play a major role in operational theatres, delivering very high operational readiness levels. Eurocopter CEO Lutz Bertling commented, "This contract represents an important new phase in Eurocopter's long lasting and maturing relationship with the UK Ministry of Defence. We will bring to this programme our extensive experience in upgrading and enhancing helicopters, and in adapting them to the new scenarios and challenges arising from present and future deployment."

Markus Steinke, Managing Director of Eurocopter UK, added, "As the British pillar of the Eurocopter Group, we are proud to sign this major contract strengthening our industrial expansion in the UK even more and enabling us to develop a widening partnership with the MoD, also in view of forthcoming new helicopter programmes such as Future Medium Helicopter (FMH)."

Eurocopter UK Ltd. provides strong local presence in the United Kingdom

Through its fully-owned subsidiary, Eurocopter UK Ltd., headquartered in Oxford and with additional bases in Dublin (Ireland), Belfast (Northern Ireland), Hawarden (Wales) and Aberdeen (Scotland), Eurocopter has a strong industrial footprint in the UK and enjoys a reputation for innovation, high quality and a strong customer support ethos. Eurocopter UK was established in November 2007 through the purchase of McAlpine Helicopters Ltd., the company's long-standing distributor in the UK. In the last 30 years, the company has achieved an exemplary performance in the customization, distribution and support of Eurocopter products for civil and public service customers. Eurocopter helicopters account for 75 per cent of the existing Police Air Support and Emergency Medical Service fleets in the UK and Ireland. In addition, Eurocopter UK has extended its activities into the Oil & Gas and MoD business. With over 450 helicopters in service in the British Isles, Eurocopter is the leading supplier of helicopters to the United Kingdom.

Duxford, 22^nd September 2009

With an Hermès-designed EC135 taking centre stage on Eurocopter's booth (#906) at Helitech, and a VIP EC155 B1, a corporate EC130 and a private EC120 in its Static Display, the company shows fine examples of its ability to fully adapt to individual customers' requests. Be it functional-stylish or luxurious, small or big, Parisian design or British craftsmanship - Eurocopter UK offers bespoke solutions.

The corporate and private market in the UK has been traditionally a strong and demanding market to which Eurocopter's large, well tailored product range and the unique local customization capability in Oxford responds perfectly. In a creative process customers are accompanied in their selection process, individual wishes are reflected upon in real time with the local design office and new solutions are born making the final product a unique creation emanating the customer's vision. In such a way, Eurocopter UK's Customization Centre has delivered bespoke VIP solutions to all 5 continents in various forms of finishing. In the UK and Ireland, more than 200 corporate and private helicopters are Eurocopter products. On a global scale, Eurocopter Group sold 150 business helicopters in 2008, which equals 20% of its total sales and highlights the immense potential of this market segment.

Eurocopter offers its entire product line to this particular market segment. From the light, single-engine EC120, AS350 and EC130 for private and small business operators, to the light to medium class twin-engine EC135, EC145, AS365 and EC155 B1 for top-of-the-range VIP and corporate customers up to the 11-tonne, twin-engine EC225 for governmental flight operators, every aspect of business aviation can be covered. This comprehensive product line will soon be joined by the medium twin EC175 which is due to make its maiden flight by the end of this year. In its corporate layout, the EC175 seats 10-14 passengers depending on configuration.

For business travellers, rotorcraft represent the ideal "first-mile, last-mile" transportation solution, providing swift, streamlined transit between company headquarters and airport – whether to make a vital commercial flight connection, or to board the company jet. Rush-hour traffic, the increasing burdens of airport security, and other common sources of delay are eliminated, providing critical extra time to focus on work at hand. Corporate and private owners also value the helicopter's ability to connect destinations separated by short to intermediate distances, making it, in many scenarios, a practical and valuable substitute and/or complement for fixed-wing aircraft.

The customer base in this market is demanding. Commercial business helicopters must have CAT A performance, high cruise speed, single-pilot IFR capability with JAR Ops 3 compliance, executive appearance and the latest technology available – much like what the customer would expect from a jet. Low noise signature and safety – ensured by redundancy of vital systems as well as availability of simulator training for crews – are key elements in the customer's choice. In the light corporate/private market segment, CAT B with power reserve, high cruise speed, comfort, low noise signature and VFR operation with JAR OPS compliance are decisive purchase factors. Eurocopter's state-of-the-art product line meets all of these requirements.

Duxford, 22^nd September 2009

Eurocopter has chosen Helitech 2009 as platform to present the EC135 "l'Hélicoptère par Hermès" for the first time in the United Kingdom. The aircraft is on display on the company's booth #906. Eurocopter and Hermès created this state-of-the-art aeronautical product that is harmonised and blended to suit the needs of VIP and business travellers who enjoy travelling in style. It brings an ultimate exclusivity to the vast portfolio of options Eurocopter UK offers to its VIP customers in the British Isles.

The Narita Airline Connection Service in Tokyo, a new helicopter transportation service set up by Mori Building Co. Ltd. and Mori Building City Air Service Co. Ltd of Japan, has just launched – on September 16 – a helicopter service from busy Narita Airport to downtown Tokyo offering an EC135 "l'Hélicoptère par Hermés" for the ride. The 78-km trip which takes around 90 minutes by bus is cut down to 30 minutes by the helicopter which clearly meets the high standards of globetrotting VIPs and business executives.

In the United Arab Emirates, Falcon Air Services of Abu Dhabi have been operating a "l'Hélicoptère par Hermès" since May 2009 for executive transport missions, offering a unique travelling experience to its customers. Eurocopter has sold a total of five "Hermès EC135s" to date.

"L'Hélicoptère par Hermès": elegance in motion

"L'Hélicoptère par Hermès" is a singular experiment in collaborative engineering and design which was not founded on a straightforward combination of skills, (technical on one hand and "decorative" on the other) but on a truly mutual evolution of dialogue and research between Eurocopter engineers and Hermès designers and craftsmen. The key concept of "l'Helicoptère par Hermès" is: the passenger is all important. Issues of style versus engineering are resolved to provide an uncompromisingly user-centric experience.

Based on the EC135, the world leader in the new generation of light, twin-engine helicopters, "l'Hélicoptère par Hermès" unites the most advanced aircraft technologies developed by Eurocopter with the savoir-faire of Hermès, which has accompanied discerning travellers for more than 170 years.

Combining a spacious cabin with a seating capacity for four passengers, ample storage compartment and lateral sliding doors, the EC135 - Eurocopter's best-selling light multimission, twin-engined helicopter with an unusually low noise-signature - provided an ideal template for the Hermès designer and craftsmen. Hermès' distinctive signature is apparent across the aircraft's exterior and interior design treatment.

Sliding doors on the EC135 open to reveal an interior configuration that is pure, light-filled and unexpectedly spacious. The cabin was completely redesigned by Hermés Interior and Design to maximize available space. Canvas "Toile H", traditionally used by Hermés for travel goods, is used to cover the cockpit. Seats and banquette are handcrafted for exceptional comfort, and upholstered in calf leather, naturally grained and highly resistant. A sliding glass partition now separates the passenger compartment and cockpit, enhancing privacy while allowing light to enter from the aircraft's fore-section. The landing gear has been redesigned to allow for easier and more elegant access to the cabin.

Duxford, 22^nd September 2009

As the United Kingdom is set to become one of the largest offshore wind energy producers in the world, Eurocopter is well-geared to playing its part as a long-term partner in the growth of eco-efficient energy generation with its eco-efficient helicopters. An EC135, owned by Bond Air Services, is on display in Eurocopter's Static Display at Helitech. This helicopter is slotted for support and maintenance work at the Greater Gabbard offshore wind farm starting end of 2009.

The new EC135 will be used for maintenance operations, including delivery of personnel and complex equipment by winch, at the Greater Gabbard wind farm located approx. 20 miles off the East Anglia Coast. The Greater Gabbard wind farm will consist of 140 3.6MW wind turbines and will be located around two sand banks known as Inner Gabbard and The Galloper in the North Sea. When the project is completed, by the end of 2010, it is expected to be the largest wind farm in the world.

While this is the first helicopter in the UK dedicated to this special task, EC135s are already flying in wind farm support missions in the North Sea in Denmark and Germany. Uni Fly A/S of Denmark took delivery of its first EC135 in 2002 and has since flown in excess of 16,000 missions including over 14,000 hoisting operations for 80 wind farms in the North Sea. From the EC135, two technicians are hoisted two or three metres down to a specifically designed platform on the wind turbine more than 80 metres above the sea. These missions are flown predominantly in adverse weather conditions. When the sea is calm, the technicians can be taken to the wind farms by boat.

In Germany, HTM Helicopter Travel Munich GmbH has been using an EC135 for wind farm maintenance in the North Sea since April 2009. Based in the coastal city of Emden, the EC135 serves wind farms which are 50 up to 80 nautical miles offshore. To date, 153 missions have been flown and 20 staff have been trained for hoist operations, with another 15 to follow. In addition to the EC135, HTM is currently using an EC145 and an AS355 NP for personnel and cargo transports.

The ruggedness, reliability, excellent OEI (one engine inoperative) performance, excellent lateral stability and capability for right or left of the cabin winching in adverse weather conditions make the twin-engine EC135 a safe and economical choice for this demanding mission. A true multi-mission aircraft, the EC135 is in service worldwide in offshore oil and gas missions, police air support, emergency medical services and search and rescue operations. More than 800 units have been sold to date.

Duxford, 22^nd September 2009

At this year's Helitech, Eurocopter UK is proud to announce the order for a new EC135 for West Midlands Police Air Support Unit. On top, Eurocopter will provide, at short notice, a fully equipped EC135 police helicopter, featuring the well-known mission pod, to take over the duties of the West Midlands EC135 destroyed by fire in a recent arson attack until the new aircraft will be delivered in summer 2010. Eurocopter UK thereby demonstrates its flexibility and reactivity to customer needs.

Eurocopter's Static display at Helitech features one of the Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit's three EC145s, and the brand new EC135P2i of the Suffolk Police. These two aircraft represent the state-of-the-art generation of helicopters most frequently selected by UK Police Forces. Today, Eurocopter holds 75% of the existing UK and Ireland police air support market and reinforces its presence with eight more police helicopters to be delivered within the next two years.

The Suffolk Police EC135 was delivered in June this year and is the first out of six awarded to Eurocopter through the Police Consortium Tender in 2008. It has become an outstanding product created in an intensive dialogue with the end user and based on the Eurocopter UK's

• long experience in police mission system design and integration
• deep understanding of the helicopter platform
• many years of in-service feedback

as well as the extract of Eurocopter's vast experience with police and homeland security customers in Continental Europe. Since entry into service, the Suffolk Police helicopter has already logged 200 flight hours. Helicopters #2 and #3 out of the Police Consortium Tender for the Central County and Cheshire Police Air Support Units are already under completion at the Eurocopter UK premises in Oxford.

The London "Met" was the first UK police service to put the EC145 into service in 2007. Fitted with the most advanced mission equipment, the EC145 marks a new era in Police Air Support in the United Kingdom. It serves as a key tool in the vigilance against terrorism and adds a new dimension in terms of multi-role capability and lift capacity in the 3.6 ton class. Two new EC145s are on order by the Devon & Cornwall Police and by the Police Services of Northern Ireland; in the latter case, it will complement an EC135 already in service in Belfast.

In order to optimize its service to the UK police forces, Eurocopter UK has introduced a new maintenance concept, separating the high-time, high-utilisation, high-tech police helicopters from the VIP/corporate maintenance section in the company. Fast turn-around times and optimal, specialized service for the individual needs of each customer group are the aim of this new arrangement. Eurocopter UK also provides full PbH and engines fleet management to the air support units. Each of the London Met's EC145 logs around 1,000 flight hours per year – a figure that is even exceeded by several of the provincial police forces operating EC135s with annual flight hours of 1,500 or more.

With its modern product line, Eurocopter has responded to the increasing security requirements in the British Isles and around the world by adapting its light twin-engined helicopter family very specifically to meet the demands of homeland security operators. The company is the world's leading helicopter supplier in this field. In the UK and Ireland, various twin-engined Eurocopter models have gone into Police Air Support operations over the past 30 years, originally the BO105, BK117 and AS355 and, since the mid-1990s, the EC135 and more recently EC145. The EC135 is the reference helicopter for police surveillance throughout the British Isles. The EC145, a larger complement to the EC135, is a platform designed with total multi-mission capability in mind and is capable of carrying one or two pilots and eight or nine passengers. The EC145 is a top performer in police and homeland security missions. It is also under delivery to the U.S. Army as its new-generation Light Utility Helicopter (LUH).

Markus Steinke, Managing Director of Eurocopter UK, stated, "Combining the characteristics of a helicopter with the specifics of a variety of complex mission systems in order to create a reliable, high performing, easy to use and easy to maintain, flying mission platform for the end user, which lasts over multiple decades and keeps its value, is a unique capability which only very few entities in the UK really master. We are proud to be the leader in this segment – established over many years together with our police customers".

Duxford, 22^nd September 2009

Eurocopter and its British entity, Eurocopter UK Ltd., emphasize their strong position in the UK market with an impressive presence at Helitech 2009. A hospitality chalet, a large booth (# 906) with the EC135 "L'Hélicoptère par Hermès" as centre piece, and a large array of eight state-of-the-art helicopters in its Static Display demonstrate the company's rank as biggest supplier of helicopters to the UK. On show are: A London "Met" EC145, an EC135 by Suffolk Police, the UK's first helicopter - an EC135 - dedicated to offshore wind farm maintenance, a utility AS355 NP used by National Grid for powerline inspections, and Eurocopter's latest generation of private/VIP and corporate helicopters – an EC120, EC130, and EC155 B1. An AS350 BB of the Defence Helicopter Flying School and a SA330 EA Royal Air Force Puma HC Mk1 complete the line-up. Eurocopter UK's rapid expansion into the defence business, oil & gas service activities and upgrades & retrofit business leads to further growth in the British Isles.

Today, Eurocopter products constitute the biggest helicopter fleet in the UK totalling 450 helicopters with over 130 customers . Its products are vital for the functioning of the country as they represent 70% of the UK EMS (Emergency Medical Service) fleet, 75% of the police and law enforcement fleet and around 80% of the offshore oil & gas fleet. Furthermore, they are widely used for pipeline and power line control, as well as for light house maintenance and other important utility missions across the UK. Eurocopter's EC135 will be the UK's first helicopter to establish offshore wind farm support. Last but not least, 100 Eurocopter helicopters provide significant transport and training capability to the UK military forces.

2008 saw the expansion of Eurocopter UK's Oxford Headquarters by 25,000 square feet of industrial surface. In 2009, construction of a 20,000 square feet, purpose-built logistics and training centre in Aberdeen as state-of the art service support for the offshore operators was launched, which will see the arrival of an EC225 simulator in mid-2010. The execution of MoD contracts will trigger further growth of the company's facilities in Oxford.

Since Eurocopter UK became a fully-owned entity of Eurocopter in November 2007, it has been fully integrated into Eurocopter Groups logistical, industrial and technical supply chain.

It has branched out into pilot training with the opening of a Type Rating Training Organization at its Oxford base, certified by the CAA in June 2009. The logistical services are now further refined offering paperless spares ordering and individual customer performance reviews, as well as on-site support on the RAF base at Benson. In addition, its MRO services have now separated maintenance flows for private/corporate customers and police/utility customers guaranteeing quick turn-around times and dedicated expertise for the approx. 60 helicopters returning to Eurocopter UK regularly for maintenance, as well as for any other ad-hoc customer.

Based on its renowned design and customization capability accumulated in more than 30 years of experience, EC UK has become a Eurocopter Design/Completion & Retrofit Centre creating bespoke solutions for all kinds of missions ranging from VIP, police, fire fighting, EMS and utility to military applications. To date, individual customizations and retrofits have been delivered to customers in 23 countries including the Americas, Middle East, Japan, China, South Africa, Norway, Italy, Spain and most recently to Poland integrating an state-of-the-art TV/news gathering suite into a corporate EC135 maintaining the multipurpose character of the helicopter.

With its modern product line, Eurocopter has responded to the increasing security requirements in the British Isles and around the world by adapting its light twin-engined helicopter family very specifically to meet the demands of homeland security and emergency medical services operators. The company is the world's leading helicopter supplier in this field, with a global market share of 53%. In the UK and Ireland, various twin-engined Eurocopter models have gone into Police Air Support and EMS operations over the past 30 years, originally the BO105, AS355 and BK117 and, since the mid-1990s, the EC135 and more recently the EC145. The EC135, with more than 130 machines in police service all over Europe, has become the hallmark of reliable, cost effective, high tech police support. The larger EC145 is a complementary helicopter platform to the EC135, adding a new dimension in terms of multi-role and lift capacity. Within the next two years, eight new EC135s/EC145s will be delivered to the UK police forces fostering Eurocopter's leading position.

The corporate and private market in the UK has been traditionally a strong and demanding market to which Eurocopter's large, well tailored product range and the unique local customization capability in Oxford responds perfectly. More than 200 corporate and private helicopters in the UK and Ireland are Eurocopter products. The company's single and twin-engine helicopters on display at Helitech are prime examples of what this dynamic market demands today, offering comfortable transport capacity from 4 to 13 passengers in various forms of finishing from corporate, stylish-functional, VIP and even luxurious.

Markus Steinke, Managing Director of EC UK, commented: "Being at home in the UK, with the biggest helicopter fleet in the British Isles, delivering a vital contribution to the UK nation and its citizens each day, we are committed to serving our customers locally and thus have expanded our onshore capabilities significantly in the last two years. In addition, we started to export Eurocopter solutions made in the UK into the rest of the world. Further investments are launched and will increase our industrial presence even more."

Oxford, 1^st July 2009

Eurocopter UK has delivered the first of six new state of the art helicopters to the Suffolk police force. The helicopters were ordered as part of the first joint tender by six UK police forces. The Police Air Support Units in Central Counties, Cheshire, Chilterns, North Wales and Cleveland will subsequently also receive a new EC135P2i helicopter.

The Eurocopter UK team worked in conjunction with the six police forces to deliver a fully customised aircraft fitted with the latest technology in the field, including state of the art Airborne Law Enforcement and Police Reconnaissance & Surveillance systems as well as interoperable communications equipment, including daylight and thermal imaging cameras, Nightsun search lights, video down-link system and Tetra radios, which will allow easy communication both with police on the ground and with the other emergency services.

The six helicopters will all be used by up to a total of 18 neighbouring police forces belonging to regional consortia. These include a Midlands regional collaboration pilot project to trial more efficient joint police air operations.

Across the UK, 27 Police Forces favour the Eurocopter family concept, operating both the EC135 and its larger derivative, the EC145. The EC135/ EC145 helicopter family provide "best in class" technology and perfectly adapted mission equipment meeting today's stringent requirements. Equally important, both helicopter types have a proven track record for low maintenance effort and high reliability.

Markus Steinke, Managing Director of Eurocopter UK, commented: "This delivery, the first of six, is the result of a very successful cooperation between our team in Oxford and teams from across the six police forces to ensure that the aircraft are tailored to their specific needs. It demonstrates once more Eurocopter's unique capability to provide the UK public services with the best level of bespoke technology and services."

The EC135 helicopter is a multipurpose twin engine aircraft with advanced design and state of the art technology, making it ideally suited for Law Enforcement missions. For more than 10 years the EC135 has been the preferred choice of worldwide Public Services operators.

About Eurocopter

Eurocopter is the world's largest helicopter manufacturer. With more than 10,000 helicopters currently in service and over 2,800 customers in 140 countries, Eurocopter offers the largest civil and military helicopter range in the world. Eurocopter UK was formed in November 2007 through the 100% acquisition of Eurocopter Distributor McAlpine Helicopters Ltd. Eurocopter helicopters have been distributed in the UK since 1974 and the Company is the leader in the UK Civil and Parapublic market, with a fleet of 344 civil helicopters currently in operation in the UK.

Oxford, 9^th March 2009

The Home Office has announced funding for the purchase of six new police Eurocopter EC135 helicopters through a 2009/10 £5m capital grant for air support, as part of the first joint procurement by six UK police forces. The grant will also provide enhanced state of the art mission equipment.

The Police Air Support Units in Suffolk, Cheshire, North Wales, Cleveland, Midlands and Chilterns will each receive a new EC135P2i helicopter. However, the helicopters will be used by up to a total of 18 neighbouring police forces as part of regional consortia, including a Midlands regional collaboration pilot project to trial more efficient joint police air operations.

Across the UK, 27 Police Forces favour the Eurocopter family concept, operating both the EC135 and its larger derivative, the EC145. The EC135/EC145 helicopter family provide "best in class" technology and perfectly adapted mission equipment meeting the today's stringent requirements for traditional Air Support and multi-role extended Police Air Operations and Intervention. This is part of a global trend which sees rotary platforms increasingly used as a complement to police forces on the ground in surveillance, search, pursuit and other law enforcement missions, as well as some night time rescue missions.

Markus Steinke, Managing Director of Eurocopter UK, commented: "The decision of the Home Office to fund the purchase of six EC135 helicopters for UK Police Forces confirms our position as the leader in the UK civil and parapublic market as well as valued supplier to the UK Government and its civil and military agencies. We are proud to continue to serve the interests of UK law enforcement with this pioneering approach to joint procurement, offering UK Police Forces the most advanced helicopters on the market."

Eurocopter remains the undisputed worldwide leader in the civil and parapublic market with more than 50% market share and has 76% of the police market in the UK. The EC135 helicopter is a multipurpose twin engine aircraft with advanced design and state of the art technology, making it ideally suited for Law Enforcement missions. For more than 10 years the EC135 has been the preferred choice of worldwide Public Services operators.

Each of the helicopters will feature the latest Airborne Law Enforcement and Police Reconnaissance & Surveillance systems as well as interoperable communications means, including daylight and thermal imaging cameras, Nightsun search lights, video down-link system and Tetra radios, which will allow easy communication both with police on the ground and with the other emergency services. System integration and fit out will be performed at Eurocopter's customisation center in Oxford.

About Eurocopter

Established in 1992, the Franco-German-Spanish Eurocopter Group is a Division of EADS, a world leader in aerospace, defence and related services. The Eurocopter Group employs approx. 15,600 people. In 2008, Eurocopter confirmed its position as the world's No. 1 helicopter manufacturer in the civil and parapublic market, with a turnover of 4.5 billion Euros, orders for 715 new helicopters, and a 53 percent market share in the civil and parapublic sectors. Overall, the Group's products account for 30 percent of the total world helicopter fleet. Its strong worldwide presence is ensured by its 18 subsidiaries on five continents, along with a dense network of distributors, certified agents and maintenance centres. More than 10,000 Eurocopter helicopters are currently in service with over 2,800 customers in more than 140 countries. Eurocopter offers the largest civil and military helicopter range in the world.

Aberdeen and Oxford, 27^th January 2009

Eurocopter UK is to build a major new helicopter service centre at Kirkhill Commercial Park in Dyce, Aberdeen. The centre will bring the most up to date helicopter support technology to one of the busiest off shore oil and gas helicopter maintenance hubs in the world.

The facility, which will be designed and built for Eurocopter UK by Knight Property Group, will be ideally placed to offer state of the art logistical and technical support and flight simulator training for the UK's main heliport for the offshore oil industry. Home to major offshore helicopter operators Bristow Helicopters, Bond Offshore and CHC, Aberdeen is already a maintenance centre for 59 Super Puma/ EC255 family helicopters which fly an average of 85,000 hours per year in offshore missions, representing some of the most intensive helicopter traffic in the world.

The Eurocopter centre will comprise a 10,000 sq ft logistics warehouse and 5,000 sq ft of offices as well as 5,360 sq ft of flight simulator accommodation, which will house Eurocopter's first UK-based EC225 Flight Training Simulator. Work at the site will begin with ground breaking in April, and it is expected that the facility will be completed by December 2009. The centre will occupy the 1.2 acre site four at Knight Property Group's Kirkhill Commercial Park

Markus Steinke, Managing Director of Eurocopter UK commented: "The new state of the art Eurocopter facility in Aberdeen reinforces Eurocopter's commitment to investing in the UK, and to bringing the best technical and logistical support to where our customers need it most. The Eurocopter Puma/ Super Puma/ EC255 helicopter family has proved very popular in the UK, both supporting the UK offshore oil and gas industry and in military missions, as a key part of the Royal Air Force helicopter fleet. The new Aberdeen facility we are building is the latest of a growing range of high quality support services which we provide to our UK customers, both civil and military. We aim to have a network of local operations close to our customers throughout the UK. With our already strong presence in England, Wales and Ireland, we are pleased to be now making a further commitment to Scotland."

About Eurocopter

Established in 1992, the Franco-German-Spanish Eurocopter Group is a Division of EADS, a world leader in aerospace, defence and related services. The Eurocopter Group employs approx. 15,600 people. In 2008, Eurocopter confirmed its position as the world's No. 1 helicopter manufacturer in the civil and parapublic market, with a turnover of 4.5 billion Euros, orders for 715 new helicopters, and a 53 percent market share in the civil and parapublic sectors. Overall, the Group's products account for 30 percent of the total world helicopter fleet. Its strong worldwide presence is ensured by its 18 subsidiaries on five continents, along with a dense network of distributors, certified agents and maintenance centres. More than 10,000 Eurocopter helicopters are currently in service with over 2,800 customers in more than 140 countries. Eurocopter offers the largest civil and military helicopter range in the world.

Eurocopter UK was formed in November 2007 through the 100% acquisition of Eurocopter Distributor McAlpine Helicopters Ltd. Eurocopter helicopters have been distributed in the UK since 1974 and the Company is the leader in the UK Civil and Parapublic market, with a fleet of 344 civil helicopters currently in operation in the UK.

Kirkhill Commercial Park is a 14 acre site located in commercial hub Dyce, Aberdeen. Adjacent to Aberdeen Airport, this site benefits from excellent transport links to the city and north east area. Occupiers in close vicinity to the site include international industry giants BP, Wood Group, Weatherford, Baker Hughes, Kvaerner and Halliburton.

7^th January 2009

Eurocopter UK Directors present 10 year long service awards to Eddy Corrigan, Richard Towes and Andy Bloxham.

From left to right - Tony Trower, Steve Pickston, Eddy Corrigan, Richard Towes, Markus Steinke, Andy Bloxham, David Lewis, Erick Bernard.

22^nd December 2008

Eurocopter UK is delighted to announce the first UK order for a wind farm maintenance helicopter in the UK.

Bond Air Services has ordered an EC135 for maintenance work at the Greater Gabbard offshore wind farm starting end of 2009.

The EC135 will be used for maintenance operations, including delivery of personnel and complex equipment by winch at the Greater Gabbard wind farm located approx 20 miles of the East Anglia Coast from end of 2009 onwards.

Bond Air Services is the largest UK operator of EC135 helicopters, providing support for marine activities, including transport, maintenance and monitoring missions, emergency medical services, police aerial support operations, media and executive charter services.

The Greater Gabbard offshore wind farm will consist of 140 3.6MW wind turbines and will be located around two sand banks known as Inner Gabbard and The Galloper in the North Sea, off the Suffolk Coast. When the project is completed, by the end of 2010, it is expected to be the largest wind farm in the world.

Markus Steinke, Eurocopter UK Managing Director, commented: "As the UK's leading supplier of police and emergency rescue helicopters, Eurocopter UK is proud that its innovative solutions are now also contributing to the growth and viability of efficient alternative energy production. The reliability and enhanced capabilities of the EC135 helicopter make it the ideal safe and economical solution for operators in this exciting new growth area. As the UK becomes one of the largest offshore wind energy producers in the world, Eurocopter UK is looking forward to playing its part as a long term partner in the growth of eco-efficient energy generation. Once again helicopters are making missions possible that would be next to impossible otherwise."

The twin-engined EC135 is a multi mission aircraft which is used worldwide in a range of on and off shore operations, including offshore transport, police missions and search and rescue operations. The EC 135 is a market leader in its field, with more than 750 units delivered to 160 clients in 40 countries since its launch in 1995. The helicopter provides outstanding one- engine inoperative performance, excellent lateral stability and capability for right or left of the cabin winching in adverse weather conditions, which is a requirement for successful wind-farm maintenance operations.

About Eurocopter

Established in 1992, the Franco-German-Spanish Eurocopter Group is a Division of EADS, a world leader in aerospace, defence and related services. The Eurocopter Group employs approx. 14,000 people. In 2007, Eurocopter confirmed its position as the world's No. 1 helicopter manufacturer in the civil and parapublic market, with a turnover exceeding 4 billion Euros, orders for 802 new helicopters, and a 53 percent market share in the civil and parapublic sectors. Overall, the Group's products account for 30 percent of the total world helicopter fleet. Its strong worldwide presence is ensured by its 17 subsidiaries on five continents, along with a dense network of distributors, certified agents and maintenance centres. More than 10,000 Eurocopter helicopters are currently in service with over 2,800 customers in 140 countries. Eurocopter offers the largest civil and military helicopter range in the world.

Oxford Belfry, 24^th/25^th November 2008

Cowes, 29^th September 2008

The Eurocopter UK sponsored Thames Valley Police team have successfully competed in the Capegemini Isle of Wight Sailing Challenge in aid of Crimestoppers, marking the charity's 20th Anniversary.

At 8 o'clock on Saturday morning the seven strong team, lead by Thames Valley Police's Chief Constable Sarah Thornton, started off from Cowes to race against 20 other Police crew boats around the Isle of Wight. The Thames Valley Police boat finished the challenge in third position, after a hard fought race.

To mark this occasion and support the important work being carried out by Crimestoppers, a cheque was presented to Sarah Thornton, on behalf of Crimestoppers, by Dick Richardson, Eurocopter UK Director of Commercial Business, during the Gala Dinner held at the Cowes Yacht Haven. The Gala Dinner was attended by senior officers from all 20 Forces who took part in the event. Of those, 14 already operate Eurocopter helicopters.

Eurocopter is a leader in the UK commercial and parapublic market, marking in 2008 the twentieth anniversary of a very close cooperation with the UK Police Force, with the first UK Police helicopter going into service in 1988. During this time, Eurocopter have supplied more than 40 police role equipped helicopters. This includes 3 new EC145 helicopters recently delivered to London's Metropolitan Police. Other orders include a new EC145 for the Devon & Cornwall Police and 6 EC135 helicopters for the Police Consortium. The Thames Valley Police operate two Eurocopter EC135 helicopters in their region.

Founded in 1988 as the "Community Action Trust" and renamed in 1995, Crimestoppers is an independent Charity which operates across the UK, helping to find criminals and solve crime. The Charity is responsible for running the anonymous Crimestoppers telephone line and for several youth related projects to raise awareness of crime.

Markus Steinke, Eurocopter UK Managing Director, commented: "I would like to congratulate the Thames Valley Police sailing team for completing the Capegemini Sailing Challenge in such good time. We were honoured to be able to support the team in their significant achievement... Eurocopter is proud to be a supporter of Crimestoppers, a remarkable charity which brings such and important daily contribution to our society."

About Eurocopter UK

Eurocopter UK was formed in November 2007 through the 100% acquisition of Eurocopter Distributor McAlpine Helicopters Ltd. Eurocopter helicopters have been distributed in the UK since 1974 and the Company is the leader in the UK Civil and Parapublic market, with a fleet of 344 civil helicopters currently in operation. Based in Oxford, with another eight sites throughout the UK and Ireland, Eurocopter UK aims to remain the leader of the Civil and Parapublic Market, to further increase its presence in the UK Defence market and establish new services in the Oil&Gas market. Eurocopter UK is a Eurocopter Company.

Established in 1992, the Franco-German-Spanish Eurocopter Group is a Division of EADS, a world leader in aerospace, defence and related services. The Eurocopter Group employs approx. 14,000 people. In 2007, Eurocopter confirmed its position as the world's No. 1 helicopter manufacturer in the civil and parapublic market, with a turnover exceeding 4 billion Euros, orders for 802 new helicopters, and a 53 percent market share in the civil and parapublic sectors. Overall, the Group's products account for 30 percent of the total world helicopter fleet. Its strong worldwide presence is ensured by its 17 subsidiaries on five continents, along with a dense network of distributors, certified agents and maintenance centres. More than 10,000 Eurocopter helicopters are currently in service with over 2,800 customers in 140 countries. Eurocopter offers the largest civil and military helicopter range in the world.

Exeter, 26^th September 2008

The EC135 helicopter, the first to be bought by a UK Air Ambulance Trust, has been customised to fit the specific needs of air rescue in the Devon area. This was enabled by extensive collaboration between Eurocopter and the pilots and paramedics at the Devon Air Ambulance Trust. The Eurocopter EC135 helicopter type is the world market leader in air rescue, with more than 350 aircraft flying on air rescue missions for 81 operators worldwide. Eurocopter is also the leading supplier for air rescue in the UK and Ireland, with 25 aircraft currently flying on air missions, over 75% of the total fleet.

Markus Steinke, Managing Director of Eurocopter UK was joined at the handover ceremony by Heléna Holt, Chief Executive of the Devon Air Ambulance Trust and by long term supporter of the trust, former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond. The Devon Air Ambulance service went into operation in 1992 and continues its vital work as an independent charity funded solely by voluntary donations and fundraising.

Markus Steinke commented: "I am honoured to be here today, handing over the new EC135 helicopter to the Devon Air Ambulance Trust, allowing the Trust to use the latest technology and innovation in its mission to save lives. As well as a unique customised product, the result of close cooperation between Eurocopter engineers and the pilots and paramedics who will be using it, the Trust is today also receiving the leading helicopter for air rescue missions worldwide. I am delighted that Eurocopter continues to be the number one in this vital market where operators provide such an important public service to the UK citizens."

About Eurocopter UK

Eurocopter UK was formed in November 2007 through the 100% acquisition of Eurocopter Distributor McAlpine Helicopters Ltd. Eurocopter helicopters have been distributed in the UK since 1974 and the Company is the leader in the UK Civil and Parapublic market, with a fleet of 344 civil helicopters currently in operation. Based in Oxford, with another eight sites throughout the UK and Ireland, Eurocopter UK aims to remain the leader of the Civil and Parapublic Market, to further increase its presence in the UK Defence market and establish new services in the Oil&Gas market. Eurocopter UK is a Eurocopter Company.

Established in 1992, the Franco-German-Spanish Eurocopter Group is a Division of EADS, a world leader in aerospace, defence and related services. The Eurocopter Group employs approx. 14,000 people. In 2007, Eurocopter confirmed its position as the world's No. 1 helicopter manufacturer in the civil and parapublic market, with a turnover exceeding 4 billion Euros, orders for 802 new helicopters, and a 53 percent market share in the civil and parapublic sectors. Overall, the Group's products account for 30 percent of the total world helicopter fleet. Its strong worldwide presence is ensured by its 17 subsidiaries on five continents, along with a dense network of distributors, certified agents and maintenance centres. More than 10,000 Eurocopter helicopters are currently in service with over 2,800 customers in 140 countries. Eurocopter offers the largest civil and military helicopter range in the world.

17^th September 2008

Markus Steinke, the Managing Director of Oxford based helicopter manufacturer, Eurocopter UK, today took part in a briefing at Oxford's newly opened, dedicated business aviation terminal, oxfordjet.

• Eurocopter UK is currently the leader in the UK Civil and Parapublic helicopter market, with 42% market share and 344 helicopters currently operating in the UK.
• Markus Steinke, appointed MD of Eurocopter UK in July 2008 forecasts further growth in Oil&Gas and Defence helicopter markets.
• Eurocopter UK aims at doubling its turnover by 2010 and to double again by 2013.

The oxfordjet terminal will host both rotor and fixed wing operations, aiming to provide an alternative to London based business airports. Helicopters, including Eurocopter EC135 aircraft will fly out of the terminal operated by Oxford Air Services.

Markus Steinke commented:

"The Oxford area today is a key location for British technology and innovation, bringing together cutting edge research from local Universities, research facilities and Science Parks with local state of the art manufacturing know-how. Oxford is an ideal location for Eurocopter - the world's largest helicopter manufacturer - to significantly expand its helicopter business in the UK within the coming years. We aim to double turnover by 2010 and then double again by 2013. The new oxfordjet terminal which brings together fixed wing and rotorcraft operations for the benefit of travellers and also to help develop a high value high tech aviation cluster in the area will be an invaluable facility for us."

About Eurocopter UK

Eurocopter UK was formed in November 2007 through the 100% acquisition of Eurocopter Distributor McAlpine Helicopters Ltd. Eurocopter helicopters have been distributed in the UK since 1974 and the Company is the leader in the UK Civil and Parapublic market, with a fleet of 344 civil helicopters currently in operation. Based in Oxford, with another eight sites throughout the UK and Ireland, Eurocopter UK aims to remain the leader of the Civil and Parapublic Market, to further increase its presence in the UK Defence market and establish new services in the Oil&Gas market. Eurocopter UK is a Eurocopter Company.

Established in 1992, the Franco-German-Spanish Eurocopter Group is a Division of EADS, a world leader in aerospace, defence and related services. The Eurocopter Group employs approx. 14,000 people. In 2007, Eurocopter confirmed its position as the world's No. 1 helicopter manufacturer in the civil and parapublic market, with a turnover exceeding 4 billion Euros, orders for 802 new helicopters, and a 53 percent market share in the civil and parapublic sectors. Overall, the Group's products account for 30 percent of the total world helicopter fleet. Its strong worldwide presence is ensured by its 17 subsidiaries on five continents, along with a dense network of distributors, certified agents and maintenance centres. More than 10,000 Eurocopter helicopters are currently in service with over 2,800 customers in 140 countries. Eurocopter offers the largest civil and military helicopter range in the world.

11^th September 2008

Due to expansion we have changed our main telephone number. Please dial +44 (0) 1865 852 400 for the main company switch board. Direct dial numbers have been unaffected by this change.

1^st August 2008

During their training, Eurocopter UK apprentices are required to attend the Abingdon and Witney College for an intensive 12 month hand skills course. This is followed by a two year course leading to a National Certificate qualification.

After completing the first year Peers Wood was nominated for the Engineering Apprentice of the Year award, by his tutor, Bruce Gulliford. The picture shows Bruce and Peers receiving his award, a golden spanner, a certificate and a cheque for £100.

Eurocopter UK currently have 10 apprentices in both the mechanic and avionic trades. The apprenticeship lasts for 5 years and leads to a European Aviation Safety Agency Aircraft Engineer's License, an NVQ level 3 and a National Certificate. Congratulations Peers.

17^th July 2008

Eurocopter's investment in the United Kingdom is set to grow through expanded training services for its North Sea Oil & Gas customers in Scotland. The company intends to operate its first UK-based EC225 Flight Training Device (FTD) in Aberdeen through its fully-owned subsidiary, Eurocopter UK Ltd., starting in 2010. This initiative forms part of a more general widening of Eurocopter UK's footprint and capabilities: having so far operated in England, Wales and Ireland, Eurocopter UK is now also reinforcing its policy of proximity to customers and state-of-the-art services in Scotland. The FTD will be qualified to JAR FSTD Level 3 standards but will also include OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) data pack and flight loop.

"Our customers have been telling us they need easier access to training, notably to FTDs. We have listened and we are responding to those needs" explained Lutz Bertling, CEO of Eurocopter. "The strategy is in tune with Eurocopter's reinforced commitment to improving Flight Safety by providing low-cost alternatives to real flight in locations far from existing simulators. Eurocopter is fully dedicated to enlarging its service offer and ensuring its FTDs are in the right place at the right price for its customers. This is just the first step."

Installing an FTD close to a key operating hub such as Aberdeen is a major first for a helicopter manufacturer. It shows that Eurocopter takes customer satisfaction very seriously and is willing and able to invest in concrete solutions to improve the business of its customers and constantly improve the safety of flight operations.

In addition, two EC135 FTDs are becoming operational later this year in Dallas, United States and Donauwörth, Germany. The FTD localisation policy will extend to other programmes including the EC175 and Dauphin in the coming months elsewhere in the world, in particular in Dallas and South East Asia.

Eurocopter already has several training organisations within its global network and these are being reinforced. The aim of Eurocopter's training strategy is to provide local training solutions closer to customers' operations at a price and a quality that its customers will appreciate.