Airbus Helicopters to expand cooperation with Uzbekistan
This was stated by the Head of Eastern Europe Zone of Airbus Helicopters Ralf Weber at the meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the State Committee for Tourism Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan Aziz Abdukhakimov.
Airbus Helicopters plans to expand cooperation with Uzbekistan. This was stated by the Head of Eastern Europe Zone of Airbus Helicopters Ralf Weber at the meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the State Committee for Tourism Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan Aziz Abdukhakimov.
At the meeting, the parties discussed the implementation of the agreements reached within the framework of Uzbekistan Airports, Aviation & Logistics Forum that was held on February 19-20 in Tashkent for development of helicopter transport in Uzbekistan.
It was noted that there is a need to use helicopters not only for rescue and medical purposes, but also for organizing various excursions, developing extreme types of tourism: rock climbing, skiing and others.
Ralf Weber confirmed the interest of Airbus Helicopters to further expand cooperation with Uzbekistan. He noted that according to the international practice of providing the country with a helicopter fleet, at the rate of 1 helicopter for an average of 800-1 million inhabitants, it is necessary to have at least 25-30 helicopters to meet the needs of Uzbekistan in this type of air transport.
Following the meeting, the parties agreed to develop a joint comprehensive project, which will include the organization of helicopter transport, training pilots, mechanics, technologists and other personnel, active involvement of Uzbekistan’s private business through the organization of training workshops.