This is the first helicopter VALC has leased to meet the rising demand of the domestic market. The company had previously leased only airplanes.
The EC-155B1 is a long-range civil helicopter developed by Europcopter and is currently the most modern in Vietnam.
The twin-engined helicopter features a wide cabin space, an autopilot system and a special tail rotor to reduce vibrations. It can be used for a range of purposes including passenger and casualty transport as well as search and rescue missions.
