STAR Flight

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American Eurocopter announced today that County STAR Flight has

placed its third EC145 into service. STAR Flight is a public safety

air rescue program based in Austin, Texas. The program selected the

EC145 to fulfill the needs of its expanding mission scope.

" Our program handles a wide variety of missions including a mix of

EMS, search and rescue (SAR), firefighting, and law enforcement

support missions, " explains Casey Ping, STAR Flight's Program

Director . " We chose the EC145 because it supplies the power,

reliability and cabin size to meet our broad mission parameters. "

The EC145 is a medium-class, twin-engine helicopter that has become

the preferred aircraft for a variety of missions. The aircraft offers

multi-mission capability with speed, advanced glass cockpit, extra-

large cabin and exceptional visibility. The EC145 has made its mark in

the U.S. market, particularly among air medical service operators with

its high-set main and tail rotors that help them operate safely on the

ground, even during " hot " loading/unloading with blades turning.

" With the number and different type of missions we fly, we can count

on the EC145's combination of safety features, its capabilities and

flexibilities, and high performance to get the job done, " he adds.

" This third EC145 will help ensure that we have aircraft available to

fulfill the missions needed in our expanding service area. "

STAR Flight is the only 24/7 aerial emergency medical service in Texas

that performs highly specialized emergency response services,

including, emergency medical and specialty team transport, still and

swift-water rescue, search and rescue, high angle rescue, fire

suppression/aerial reconnaissance, and law safety assistance. The

program provides service and support for more than 19 counties in the

central Texas area.

About American Eurocopter

American Eurocopter is a helicopter manufacturer that produces,

markets, sells and supports the broadest range of civil and para-

public helicopters offered by any manufacturer in the United States.

The company is a subsidiary of EADS North America Holdings, the North

American operations of EADS, a global leader in aerospace, defense and

related services, and is an affiliate of Eurocopter, the largest

helicopter manufacturer in the world. American Eurocopter's product

line represents the most cost-effective, technologically-advanced

helicopters, ranging from light single to heavy twin, serving all

markets and missions. Company headquarters and main facilities are

located in Grand Prairie, TX, with a large manufacturing and

production facility in Columbus, MS, that produces the UH-72A for the

U.S. Army's Light Utility Helicopter program.

Louis N. Molino, Sr. CET

FF/NREMT/FSI/EMSI

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