This strategy was unveiled at the Heli-Expo 2015 industry show in Orlando. It is focused on bringing the most tailor-made and competitive services for customers' daily operations

Airbus Helicopters press release

Named “HCare” – which is consistent with Airbus Helicopters’ new H designations for its rotorcraft product lines – this strategy is focused on bringing the most tailor-made and competitive services for customers’ daily operations. HCare was unveiled at the Heli-Expo 2015 industry show in Orlando, Florida, where the company has a high-profile participation (Exhibit #2437).

“HCare is fully aligned with our new company claim of what is important to our customers is essential to us,” said Matthieu Louvot, Airbus Helicopters’ Senior Vice President Customer Service. “HCare is the product of our company-wide transformation, underscoring our commitment to continuous improvement across our offer, bringing superior services to our customers’ doorstep. In the recent ProPilot survey, Airbus Helicopters moved up two spots in terms of overall customer satisfaction, which is further proof our efforts are yielding tangible results for our customers. We will continue on this path.”

As part of this commitment to constantly support customers around the world, HCare encompasses a new 24/7 customer support platform to manage all customer queries. It is accessible anytime, anywhere via the Keycopter customer portal, by telephone or by email.

Airbus Helicopters’ HCare is composed of 5 Customer Service offers:

• Helicopter MRO & Upgrades: Customized solutions to make the most of your aircraft
• Training & Flight Operations: Setting standards in safety, from type rating to Full Flight Simulators
• Technical Support: Manufacturer expertise with you anytime, anywhere
• Connected Services: The best helicopter management, just a click away, using the power of data to boost support and mission performance
• Material Management: Keeping customers flying

HCare’s Material Management offer is structured in three levels:

• EASY – Catalog offers, open to all customers providing a secured level of service
• SMART – By-the-hour contracts providing superior performance and budget control
• INFINIT – All-inclusive turnkey solutions with a full availability commitment.

A symbol of the redesigned HCare Smart offer is the rollout of the new Parts by the Hour (PBH) service for the AStar (H125): a very competitive pricing, no upfront payment for new contracts, and the option for a nose to tail coverage (Full by the Hour, FBH). This package is the solution of choice for customers who want to plan and control their expenses, an enhanced fleet availability and to reduce their administrative burden.

HCare also focuses on additional efficiency for customers. Thanks to the Helionix digital avionics suite commonalities between H145 and H175 rotorcraft, flight training duration is decreased by up to 30% compared to a normal type rating training. Airbus Helicopters’ 26 training centers worldwide provide an all-inclusive training and flight operations offer at the customers’ doorstep, supporting flight safety with the highest levels of quality.