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When Air Greenland two years ago entered into agreement with the helicopter manufacturer Eurocopter for the supply of two new EC225 helicopters in 2014, it was with the expectation of increasing activity in the oil companies ' exploration and drilling.
This is, however, not yet been realized, on the contrary, several companies postponed or scaled down their activities in Greenland. That is why Air Greenland's Board of Directors today unanimously decided to put the two helicopters for sale.
-We ordered the helicopters already in 2011 because of the long lead time in order to be ready for operation, when oil companies expect would initiate offshore activities. We have always been in close dialogue with these companies and followed the market close, and unfortunately, we must note that it is not possible to employ has proven sufficient helicopters in 2014.
There is also not satisfactory prospects for years thereafter, and when the expected customers is not there, then we take as responsible company, of course, the consequence and adapt to the market before costs such as training and spare parts takes off, explains Chairman Jens Wittrup-Willumsen.
Air Greenland expects to be able to sell the EC225 helicopters-with no loss