Mercedes-Benz for Eurocopter

Eurocopter has teamed with renowned automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz to develop a special edition of the EC145 twin-engine turbine helicopter with a high-end interior, which was unveiled today at the 2010 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Geneva, Switzerland. The EC145’s spacious cabin enabled Mercedes-Benz designers to take a modular approach for the new high-end interior, which is inspired by the automaker’s new R-Class range. Seat upholstery in the EC145 “Mercedes-Benz Style” will be available in deluxe materials and a range of colors, and a choice of elegant woods is offered to provide luxury underfoot. The overall impression of elegance and style is complemented by a stylish arrangement of wood panels for the ceilings.

All seats are mounted on rails and can be quickly and easily reconfigured for different seating configurations, or removed to make room for luggage. Three multi-function boxes with features such as a cool box, cup holder, table, monitor and DVD player have been incorporated, along with extra storage space provided by drawers. A partition wall with windows separates the cabin from the cockpit, and ambient cabin lighting utilized on Mercedes-Benz E-Class and S-Class vehicles is integrated the design of the passenger cabin. The EC145s “Mercedes-Benz Style” will be available from the fourth quarter of 2011.