Eurocopter Kazakhstan Engineering

Airbus Helicopters Kazakhstan Engineering (formerly Eurocopter Kazakhstan Engineering LLP) is a joint venture and the first helicopter assembly and maintenance facility in Central Asia. The company is based in Astana, near Astana International Airport. Its main activities include helicopter assembly, customisation, maintenance, mechanical, electrical and composite repairs, rotor blade repairs, major overhauls, and flight training, including training on an FNPT III flight simulator. The facility provides services for a range of Airbus helicopter models, including the H125, H130, H145 (formerly EC145), H160, H175, H215, and H225. More than 35 helicopters have been assembled locally in Kazakhstan, while over 60 helicopters are currently in operation across the country. The company was originally established as a 50/50 joint venture between Airbus Helicopters and Kazakhstan Engineering National Company JSC. However, its ownership structure has since been revised, increasing Airbus Helicopters' stake in the enterprise.