2. At CHC Safety is always our first consideration 1 1) Local Company with Global Strength 2) Five locations, Shannon (HQ), Dublin, Cork, Waterford & Sligo 3) Irish Coast Guard Contracts 1999 – 2025 4) Industry Leader in the provision of SAR Aviation Services 5) World Leaders with a fleet of 270 Aircraft worldwide
3. We are focused on providing excellence 2 Markets 2) Search & Rescue Helicopter Services 3) Passenger Transport to Off-Shore Installations , Energy Sector 4) Helicopter MRO Services, Aviation Engineering Sector 5) Specialist Helicopter Heavy Lift Services
4. Copy of Press Release: NEWS RELEASE – draft for approval 22 July 2010 New Irish Search and Rescue Contract to be Signed Agreement will see faster, more technologically advanced aircraft introduced to Irish waters CHC Helicopter has been awarded a 10-year, €500 million contract to provide Search and Rescue services on behalf of the Irish Coast Guard. Ireland’s Minister for Transport, Noel Dempsey, will join senior representatives from the Irish Coast Guard and CHC Ireland to officially sign the contract later today. 3 Recent News from CHC in Ireland
5. The contract will provide SAR services from bases at Waterford, Dublin, Shannon and Sligo from 2012 onwards. CHC already provides SAR services from these bases but the new contract will see the existing fleet of S-61N aircraft replaced with newer Sikorsky S-92A helicopters that are custom fitted for SAR work. Irish Coast Guard Director Chris Reynolds said, “The Irish Coast Guard provides a diverse range of maritime and land-based SAR activities, ranging from national emergency situations such as the recent flooding seen in Ireland last winter to medevac from our Islands, mountains, fishing vessels and incidents involving leisure activity.” “It is essential we have the right stepped increase in capabilities going forward for the next decade. We are very confident in selecting CHC Helicopter that our decision will continue to deliver excellence, providing the most efficient and effective SAR service for Ireland.” 4 Recent News from CHC in Ireland
6. The Irish contract cements CHC Helicopter’s position as a world leader in provision of civilian SAR services. In addition to the service already provided in Ireland, CHC currently provides SAR coverage in Australia and the UK, and through its membership in the Soteria consortium, has been identified as the preferred bidder on the UK SAR-H program, a 25-year contract to provide helicopter-based SAR services from 12 bases throughout the UK. “CHC is internationally recognized as a provider of effective SAR solutions to customers worldwide. In today’s very challenging environment, we offer the most efficient, reliable and effective services using industry leading technology,” said Tilmann Gabriel, chairman of CHC Ireland and president of CHC Helicopter’s European Operations. Mark Kelly, Managing Director of CHC Ireland, added that Irish citizens could now expect to see many positive changes arise. 5 Recent News from CHC in Ireland
7. “Over the next decade this contract will offer a number of service improvements including the ability to deliver a paramedic to any SAR incident within an hour anywhere on our coastline, ensuring much faster treatment of casualties,” he said. CHC is the world’s largest operator of the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter that has a long and distinguished pedigree in SAR operations. There are currently more than 100 S-92 helicopters in operation around the world with a fleet total approaching 250,000 flight-hours. The state-of-the-art twin-engine aircraft will be specially equipped for SAR operations and capable of flying faster and farther than aircraft currently in use. As well as longer range and improved cruising speeds, the S-92s will be equipped with enhanced rescue mission technology including infra-red and low light cameras, a Nightsun searchlight, a satellite communications system featuring a Flight Following tracking facility, and high speed dual hoists. 6 Recent News from CHC in Ireland
8. 7 For more information on how we can help you, please contact us CHC (Ireland) Ltd Unit 4 Block E Shannon Business Park Shannon Ireland Tel: +353 61 770090 Fax: +353 61 771098 Visit Our Websites @ www.chcsar.com www.chc.ca
