Airbus helicopters vice president Fabrice Rochereau said the majority of the expansion was driven by increased demand for disaster relief, search and rescue, and maritime security in the country and throughout Southeast Asia.
Currently, the company operates nearly 1,900 helicopters in Southeast Asia, including 71 in Thailand. Airbus, the European multinational space corporation, has a 30% market share in the civil and para-public segment.
During a group interview on Friday, Rochereau said that Airbus helicopters were used for a wide range of missions in the civil, para-public, and military sectors, with single and light-engine helicopters dominating the market.
However, the company sees increased adoption of light-twin and medium-lift helicopters in the region, especially in Thailand.
“With Thailand’s in-service fleet in the military and…
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