Known as the “Aussie Tiger”, the Eurocopter Tiger in late 2001 was named by the Australian Government as the winner of the Air 87 Programme to supply the Australian Army with 22 armed reconnaissance helicopters.

Over the years manufacturers have looked at the requirements of commuter airlines with a view to producing new airliners to meet operator requirements.

The Helicycle was designed as a light single-seat sporting helicopter by Eagle Research and Development of Caldwell, Idaho, and has received much development since it was designed by B J Schramm in the 1960s.

The Eagle 407HP is a development of the Bell 407 series of helicopters aimed at a market for a version of the 407 with more power.