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- U.S. economic impact
• Estimated at $740 million in direct activity and business brought to the network of some 1,000 vendors
- Industrial footprint
• Nearly 1 million square feet
• Production/assembly facilities at Grand Prairie, Texas & Columbus, Mississippi
- American Eurocopter’s heritage
• Our products have been flying in the USA since 1957
- American Eurocopter’s heritage
• Our first U.S. sales partnership was established in 1963
- American Eurocopter’s heritage
• Our first U.S. manufacturing partnership was established in 1969
- American Eurocopter’s heritage
• Our SA.313 Alouette II was the first ever light turbine helicopter to enter civil operation in the U.S. (with PHI)
- American Eurocopter’s heritage
• We have been a fully-owned U.S. helicopter manufacturer since 1974
- #1 in the marketplace
• We have been the #1 producer of civil turbine helicopters in the U.S. for 9 of the past 10 years
- #1 in the marketplace
• We are #1 in four market segments
- The broadest product range
• From the 2 ton EC120 to the 11 ton EC225
- A Hollywood star
• Our AS350 AStar is one of the most popular helicopters used in the movies!
- Neighborly-friendly
• Our Fenestron-equipped helicopters are some of the quietest available
- Over 2,500 aircraft delivered
• To U.S. operators since 1957
- Around the world
• Our U.S. aircraft fly the equivalent of 3,500 flights around the world each year
Training > Facility information
Facility information
American Eurocopter is located on the west side of the Grand Prairie Municipal Airport in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.
American Eurocopter is a secure facility, therefore, all employees and visitors must wear identification badges at all times. A temporary identification badge will be issued upon entrance to the facility. This badge will unlock the Training Center entrance during your visit. These badges are controlled and must be returned prior to departure.
For your convenience, the Training Center has a break room with complimentary coffee and vending machines with snacks and refreshments. There is no cafeteria on site, but there are many restaurants and fast food stores available within a few miles. Lunch breaks are typically scheduled from 11:45 to 13:00. Training sessions begin at 08:30 and end at 16:30.
Please dress in casual attire. Students attending the Maintenance Training courses should wear appropriate attire for hands-on workshop training. Dress code is business casual attire. For safety reasons, we ask that customers wear closed-toed shoes, as they will tour the facility and different workshops during the course program. For flight training it is recommended that customers bring a headset/ helmet, and if they prefer a flight suit, knee board, and gloves.
Directions
American Eurocopter - 2701 Forum Drive, Grand Prairie TX 75052-7099
Tel 972-641-0000
American Eurocopter is located in Grand Prairie, Texas, situated between Dallas and Fort Worth – approximately 12 miles (20km) south of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Driving instructions from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to American Eurocopter:
- Take the South exit from DFW Airport.
- Take the ramp towards HW183 West/HW360 heading towards Arlington.
- Take HW360 South approximately 9 miles.
- Exit on Arkansas Lane and go East (left) to Forum Drive (approximately 1 mile).
- Head South (right) on Forum Drive. American Eurocopter is located 1/2 mile on the left hand side of the road.
