"Airbus Helicopters" are interested in expanding cooperation with Uzbekistan
One of the leading helicopter manufacturers in the world, Airbus Helicopters, plans to expand cooperation with Uzbekistan. This was stated by the head of the department for Central Asia and the Caucasus "Airbus Helicopters" Ralph Weeber at a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Tourism Development Aziz Abdukhakimov.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the implementation of the agreements reached within the framework of the I International Aviation Forum "Uzbekistan Airports, Aviation & Logistics Forum" on February 19-20 in Tashkent on the development of helicopter transportation in Uzbekistan.
It was noted that there is a need to use helicopters not only for rescue and medical purposes, but also for organizing various excursions, developing extreme types of tourism: rock climbing, mountain skiing and others.
Ralph Weber confirmed the interest of Airbus Helicopters to further expand cooperation with Uzbekistan. According to him, according to the international practice of providing the country with a helicopter fleet, at the rate of 1 helicopter for an average of 800-1 million inhabitants, it is necessary to have at least 25-30 helicopters to meet the needs of Uzbekistan in this type of air transport.
Following the meeting, the parties agreed to develop a joint comprehensive project, which will include the organization of helicopter transportation, training of pilots, mechanics, technologists and other personnel, active involvement of the private business of Uzbekistan by organizing training seminars.
For reference: Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter Group) is a Franco-German company, one of the leading helicopter manufacturers in the world. Subsidiary of the Airbus Group. The company's revenue in 2018 increased to 6.007 billion euros.
Source: uzbektourism.uz