Albacete helicopter plant

The Albacete helicopter plant is a manufacturing site in the spanish city of Albacete, and was the first helicopter manufacturing site in the country.[1]

Albacete helicopter plant
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Albacete helicopter plant is located in Spain
Albacete helicopter plant
Location within Spain
Former namesEurocopter España
General information
TypeHelicopter factory
Architectural styleFactory
AddressAlbacete, Spain
Coordinates38°58′16″N 1°52′37″W / 38.971°N 1.877°W / 38.971; -1.877
Elevation25 m (82 ft)
Current tenants600 staff
Construction started2005
Completed2007
Inaugurated28 March 2007
ClientEurocopter
OwnerAirbus Helicopters
Dimensions
Other dimensions150,000 sq metres
Technical details
Floor area33,000 sq metres

History

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Eurocopter was formed in 1992, and in 2009 became the world's largest helicopter company.

The new factory was started in May 2005, to produce the EC135 and TIGER helicopters.

The site was opened on 28 March 2007. The site was visited by the King of Spain in April 2010.

In November 2010 the site made its first EC135 for the UME (Military Emergencies Unit). This was the first time that a helicopter had been completely made in Spain.

Structure

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The site has around 600 employees. It assembles helicopters.[2]

See also

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  • Marignane Airport in France

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