In February 2005, Eurocopter president Fabrice Brégier revealed that in-depth discussions were being held between Eurocopter and China Aviation Industry Corporation II (AVIC II) on the topic of the co-development of a new medium-heavy twin-engine helicopter, tentatively designated as the EC175.
En febreiro de 2005 o presidente de Eurocopter Fabrice Brégier revelou que houbera conversas en profundidade entre a súa compañía e China Aviation Industry Corporation II (AVIC II) para desenvolver conxuntamente nun novo helicóptero medio-pesado bimotor, designado provisionalmente EC175.