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Aersud comes under Airbus Helicopters' wing
Airbus Helicopters has strengthened its footprint in Italy with the acquisition of its distributor and 50-year partner Aersud Elicotteri.

Verona, Italy-headquartered Aersud has played a key role in the development of the country's helicopter market. It has successfully increased Airbus Helicopters' market share in Italy, particularly in mission segments such as aerial work, business aviation and emergency medical services, thanks to the Airbus single-engine H125 and twin-engine H145 helicopters that are particularly suited to the country's mountainous conditions.

The company will now fully integrate with Airbus Helicopters' global network of customer centres and will rebrand as Airbus Helicopters Italy.

“With over 250 helicopters in service and more than 90 operators in the country, Italy is an important market for Airbus Helicopters, and we are here to stay,” says CEO Bruno Even. “I would like to thank Aersud Elicotteri, which has played a key role in increasing the fleet of Airbus Helicopters in Italy over the last 50 years. We are fully committed to providing our local customers with the best-in-class service and support they expect, and to do so while building on the very successful relationship that Aersud Elicotteri has developed with them over the years. I would also like to warmly welcome all of our new colleagues to the Airbus team.”

“Aersud Elicotteri has been an extraordinary adventure on a personal and professional level for two generations of my family and I am very proud of our contribution to the Italian aerospace industry,” adds president Riccardo Aichner. “Over the years, our team has followed its passion for aviation, putting its expertise and dedication at the service of our customers. I am sure that these same principles will guide the new period we are now starting, under the name of Airbus.”

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