Korean, European agencies agree on relocation of H155 production
South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT)
has signed an agreement with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to support the production in South Korea of Airbus Helicopters’ H155 (formerly EC155 B1) light utility helicopter.
MOLIT ：
said in a press release on 18 September that the new accord facilitates Airbus’ relocation of its H155 production line from Marseille, France to a facility in Sacheon, in the south of the country.
MOLIT said the relocation will take place next year, with the aim to support the development of the national aerospace industry.
Airbus Helicopters and Korea Aerospace Industries
are planning to collaborate on the production in South Korea of the H155 helicopter, which forms the base design of South Korea’s Light Attack Helicopter (pictured). (Airbus Helicopters)