According to
Flight:
The delays to the EC175 have largely been attributed to problems with the approvals process for Eurocopter's Helionix avionics system, which has proven more complex than initially envisaged.
Also affected by a similar issue is the manufacturer's upgrade of its popular EC145 medium twin, the T2.
The first example of the enhanced variant, which gains new Turbomeca Arriel 2E engines and an upgraded avionics suite, was due to have been handed over earlier this year. However, certification has now been pushed to early 2014, with first delivery anticipated in the second quarter, says Maudet.
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