February 18, 1980
Paris - London in 63 minutes at 322 km/h with a Dauphin 2
December, 1981 :
First Super Puma production units delivered
February, 1982 Dauphin Naval
1983 :
Alouette III production ends: 1455 units built for 74 countries.
Meanwhile, production of Gazelle reach 1000 units for 14 countries
1984 :
SA 330 Puma production ends: 692 units built.
April 17, 1985
Agreement to begin studies of a medium lift 8-9 metric ton helicopter
( designated NH-90 )
signed by 10 european countries,
including France represented by Aerospatiale.
1987
Official launch of the Franco - German combat helicopter HAP / HAC
1988
With the acquisition of 36 Dauphins (later Panther AS 565K) and 36 Ecureuil (Fennec) AS 550 U2 helicopters
the Brazilian Army's helicopter unit is formed.
