Eurocopter Opens Santiago Business

Eurocopter, the world's No. 1 helicopter manufacturer, has formed Eurocopter Chile SA as its thirteenth worldwide subsidiary. The Chilean business, based at the Eulogio Sánchez Airport in the heart of Santiago, will service customers here and in Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Uruguay. Its revenues from services are expected to reach $15 million this year under CEO Jean-Edouard Drouault.