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Airbus Delivers Second Super Puma to Bolivia

Friday, December 12th, 2014

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Airbus Delivers Second Super Puma to Bolivia

Super Puma AS332 C1e. Photo: Airbus Helicopters.

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the second of six Super Puma AS332 C1e to the Bolivian Air Force (BAF), the company announced on Friday. The FAB purchased six of the light-medium helicopters to fight drug trafficking, perform civil security missions, and to execute public service operations. The first Super Puma was delivered In August 2014 and four more will be delivered between now and 2016, the company explained. The Super Puma contract additionally includes a logistical support package to provide the…

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