Australian Aerospace Limited
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Australian Aerospace Limited: SWOT
Analysis & Company Profile
Reference code: DF0175CP
Published: Sep 2010
Business Review
John Carpenter House
7 Carmelite Street
London EC4Y 0BS
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7936 6400
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7336 6813
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Australian Aerospace Limited - SWOT Profile Page 1
Australian Aerospace Limited
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Australian Aerospace Limited - Company Overview
Australian Aerospace Limited (AAL) is a Australia based manufacturer of civil and military helicopters. The company
operates as a subsidiary of European Aeronautic Defence & Space Co. NV. AAL offers EC120B, ES350B2/B3, EC130B4,
AS355NP, EC135T2i-P2i, EC145, AS365N3 and EC155B1 helicopters for civil markets. The company offers ARH Tiger
and MRH90 helicopters for military operations. AAL also provides maintenance and support services for fixed wing
aircraft, including MRTT, P3 and C130J. AAL also provides maintenance, repair and overhaul services for helicopter
blades, dynamic components and airframes. The company principally operates at 14 sites in Australia and New Zealand,
including Adelaide, Auckland, Bankstown, Brisbane, Darwin, Ingleburn, Moorabbin, Oakey, Redcliffe, Richmond, Sydney
and Townsville. AAL is headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Australian Aerospace Limited - Key Facts
Australian Aerospace Limited, Key Facts
Level 29 Gateway, Sydney, New
South Wales (NSW), 2000, Ticker Symbol, Stock
Corporate Address: N/A
Exchange
Australia
Telephone + 61 2 97949900 No. of Employees 1,100
Fax + 61 2 97949944 Financial Year End N/A
URL www.ausaero.com.au
Aerospace and Defense ,
Industry Technology and
Communications
Locations Australia
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research
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Australian Aerospace Limited
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Australian Aerospace Limited - Business Description
Australian Aerospace Limited (AAL) engages in the manufacture of civilian and military aircrafts in Australia and New
Zealand. The company operates as a subsidiary of European Aeronautic Defence & Space Co. NV. The company also
offers maintenance and support services for fixed wing military aircraft. AAL is the market leader in delivering turbine
helicopters in South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand. The company also provides repair and overhaul services to rotor
wing helicopters. The company operates in New Zealand through its subsidiary, Eurocopter International Pacific (NZ) Pty
ltd. AAL employs 1,100 people.
The major helicopters manufactured by the company include EC120B, ES350B2/B3, EC130B4, AS355NP, EC135T2i-P2i,
EC145, AS365N3 and EC155B1 in civilian aircraft division, and ARH Tiger and MRH90 helicopters in military division.
EC120B is a five-seat, single engine, multipurpose helicopter designed for flexible missions. The helicopter has advanced
technology equipment including crashworthy seats and fuel system.
AS350B2 is a multipurpose helicopter designed for aerial work, fire fighting and passenger transport, whereas AS350B3 is
designed for operations in extreme conditions. AS350B3 embodies most advanced technologies, and is suitable for
private and corporate transport.
EC130B4 is a single engine helicopter with high safety and low noise level features including large power reserve, dual
hydraulic system, and automatic back-up system. The helicopter suits for the tourism and charter missions.
EC145 is a twin engine helicopter equipped with two powerful Turbomeca Arriel 1E2 engines. The helicopter features
advanced technologies, including glass cockpit, redundant main systems, crash resistant fuel tanks, advanced man-
machine interface specifically designed for helicopters, absorbing fuselage and seats, and new main rotor blades. EC145
suits for various programs including ambulance, police, and private transport.
ARH Tiger is an attack helicopter designed to perform a wide range of missions. AAL is responsible for through-life
support management and overall program management of the helicopter. The company also engages in assembly and
delivery of ground crew training devices.
MRH90 is a tactical troop lift helicopter designed to transport heavy loads and more troops in adverse conditions. The
helicopter suits for counter terrorism, troop transport, and search and rescue missions.
For helicopter, AAL of