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UTair to bring 20 Ecureuils into service
Russia's UTair is to acquire 20 AS350s and AS355s with deliveries beginning in the summer of 2011 and continuing through the spring of 2013.

Russia's UTair is to acquire 20 AS350s and AS355s with deliveries beginning in the summer of 2011 and continuing through the spring of 2013. Andrey Martirosov, director, says: "These 20 Ecureuils perfectly meet Russian and worldwide requirements."

UTair's fleet currently includes the AS350B3, AS355N and BO105 which are flown in diverse missions ranging from vip and medical services to oil and gas industry support. "The company also is a launch customer for the EC175 and intends to order 15 with another 15 options," Martirosov adds. UTair operates more than 250 helicopters and provides transport services for United Nations peacekeeping missions.

Martirosov says the AS350B3 provides high performance and is adapted to extreme operating conditions in high altitudes and the transport of heavy loads. "It has power, flexibility, safety and low acquisition and maintenance costs. It is also an excellent business helicopter," he adds. "The AS355NP is cost-effective and offers a proven design for utility work, public services and passenger transport missions."

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