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Eurocopter enjoys increased turnover
Eurocopter announced a total of 401 orders for new helicopters in 2005. Compared to 2004, the company's consolidated turnover increased by 15 per cent to a total of 3.21 billion euros, generated by the company's expansion into emerging markets including Spain, the US and South Korea.

Eurocopter announced a total of 401 orders for new helicopters in 2005. Compared to 2004, the company's consolidated turnover increased by 15 per cent to a total of 3.21 billion euros, generated by the company's expansion into emerging markets including Spain, the US and South Korea.

The number of consolidated orders taken (including Tiger and NH90), customer support services and research and development activities was valued at 3.52 billion euros. Eurocopter's current backlog amounts up to 9.97 billion euros.

Order breakdown by value states a 42 per cent share for serial helicopters, a 42 per cent contribution of customer services and a 16 per cent contribution of research and developments activities in 2005.

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