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Fox Aviation of Montreal, Que., has taken delivery of the first EC130 T2 helicopter in Canada. The aircraft will be flown privately and is the third Airbus Helicopters (formally Eurocopter) aircraft in the past 13 years to be selected by Fox Aviation. The initial purchase was for an EC120, followed by an EC130 B4 and now the EC130 T2, the latest evolution of the EC130 helicopter.
“Selection of the EC130 T2 was easy due to the enhanced safety features and state-of-the-art technology. The aircraft is extremely quiet, comfortable and offers excellent visibility,” said Jean-Jacques Cossette, owner of Fox Aviation. “We have always gone back to Airbus Helicopters because of the reliability of their product, as well as the excellent support they provide for our aircraft.”
Passengers can enjoy a pleasant journey thanks to the EC130 T2’s very low internal sound level and exceptional visibility. The Fenestron tail rotor makes the aircraft extremely discreet when flying over urban areas. This user-friendly helicopter is pleasant and easy to fly for the pilot. The new generation piloting aids, such as the Vehicle and Engine Multifunction Display, reduces the pilot’s workload considerably, thus enhancing flight safety.
“We are extremely proud to deliver the first Canadian EC130 T2 to Fox Aviation,” said Romain Trapp, president & CEO, Airbus Helicopters Canada. “We thank Fox Aviation for their commitment to flying Airbus Helicopters aircraft and we are determined to create a lifelong customer through offering the latest in technological advances and 24/7 support for their aircraft.”
Options for Fox Aviation’s EC130 T2 include a custom paint scheme, leather seats, air conditioning, sand filter and newly certified Airbus Helicopters cargo pods.
This addition to the successful Ecureuil range is equipped with the brand new Turbomeca Arriel 2D engine. Further, more than 70 per cent of the airframe has been modified. This substantially increases the versatility of the EC130 T2, making it better equipped to answer the challenges of additional missions such as Aerial Work, EMS, Law Enforcement and Tourism Operations. Thanks to its optimized maintenance cost and operational benefits, it is a truly economical solution combined with the highest level of safety.
