Eurocopter has announced the inauguration of a new maintenance center in Thailand.

Located near Suvarnabhumi International Airport, the center has received official certification from Thailand's Department of Civil Aviation (DCA).

Eurocopter South East Asia (ESEA), Eurocopter's subsidiary in Singapore, has made an initial major investment in the new center, covering new facilities, specialised tools and qualification training for personnel.

Further investments may be on the horizon as the center's activities increase and this includes the possible hiring and training of local Thailand technicians.

"The inauguration of this maintenance center celebrates the latest link in the network that Eurocopter continues to build throughout Southeast Asia," declared D. Bernhard Brenner, president of ESEA.

The maintenance center, registered as Eurocopter Thailand Branch, is currently certified for the EC120, AS350, EC130, EC135 and EC155 helicopters.

The main activities include helicopter maintenance and training for Thai pilots and technicians.

A branch of Eurocopter South East Asia, this center has been set up since June 2009.

Eurocopter has been present in Thailand for nearly 20 years.

Their customers include Advance Aviation and the Royal Thai Police.