In February 1997, the EC120 Colibri was formally launched at the Helicopter Association International (HAI) show in Anaheim, California; by June 1997, more than 50 orders had been received for the type.
En febreiro de 1997 o EC120 Colibri lanzouse formalmente no salón Helicopter Association International (HAI) en Anaheim, California; en xuño de 1997 recibíranse máis de 50 pedidos para o modelo.