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Eurocopter EC 135

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Key Takeaways:

  • Eurocopter is aiming to transition its EC 135 helicopter from a leading utility aircraft to a preferred choice for executive transport.
  • The EC 135 features advanced full IFR avionics with glass displays, full-authority digital engine controls, and excellent cockpit visibility.
  • Despite its small twin-engine design, it can carry a heavy load, including a six-seat executive interior, and benefits from Eurocopter's strong U.S. product support.
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Eurocopter is betting the EC 135 will make a smooth transition from a leader in utility markets to the first choice in executive-configured helicopters as well.

Eurocopter EC 135
The Eurocopter EC 135 features a full IFR avionics suite with glass displays from the French firm Thales and GPS/navcoms supplied by Garmin. The helicopter was among the first to be certified with full-authority digital engine controls.
Eurocopter EC 135
Thanks to its large curving glass windows, the EC 135’s cockpit offers an excellent view that makes spotting traffic and seeing the touchdown zone a breeze.
Eurocopter EC 135
Shown here with an executive interior outfitted with six seats in the main cabin, the EC 135 is a smallish twin-engine helicopter that can carry a heavy load.
Eurocopter EC 135
Eurocopter has earned a reputation for providing top-notch U.S. product support through its American Eurocopter subsidiary based in Grand Prairie, Texas.

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