Posted by Skyler FrinkMEXICO CITY, 13, Oct, 2011. Columbian operator Helistar has purchased three EC145s from Eurocopter de México, a subsidiary of Eurocopter Group.
With these three new helicopters, the fleet of Colombia’s largest helicopter company will expand to include seven EC145s. The first two additional aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in 2012, followed by the third in 2013. Helistar currently has a fleet of 18 aircraft, providing services for the country’s leading energy companies.
Among the broad spectrum of missions offered by the company, Helistar specializes in passenger transport for the oil and gas sector – which currently is experiencing strong growth within Colombia. This new purchase follows the finalization of a five-year services contract between Helistar and Ecopetrol, a Colombian oil company.
