Thanks to Luigi PISANO for this unique view of the AgustaWestland AW139 EMS-1 operated by the Royal Jordanian Air Force as Rescue machine … entering into the main apron at Milan Malpensa, December 2018.
Thanks to Luigi PISANO for this first image of the Leonardo Helicopters AW139 Norsk Luftambulanse AS LN-ODL … on delivery from factory to Norway. Milan Malpensa, May 2018.
Thanks to Luigi PISANO for this first sight of the sole AgustaWestland AW109SP GrandNew ( c/n 22292 ) Vista Jet just re-registers as 9H-ZVJ (was previously HB-ZVJ) … visiting Milan Malpensa during January 2018.
Factory new Leonardo Helicopters AW169 Airlift AS LN-OXH … on delivery to Norway. Milan Malpensa, June 2017.
Thanks to Luigi PISANO for this image of the very colorful AW139 CN-MMS while departing from Milan Malpensa.
Abu Dhabi Aviation to Acquire 15 AgustaWestland Helicopters.
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced today that Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) has agreed to acquire 15 helicopters from the AW Family, comprising the AW169 light intermediate, AW139 intermediate and AW189 super medium twin types. The aircraft are scheduled to be delivered from 2016 through to 2019 and will be used for a variety of missions, including offshore transport.
ADA currently owns 16 AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters that are primarily used for offshore transport missions. Introducing the new generation AW169 and AW189 will allow the customer access to the unique advantage of AgustaWestland’s Family of new generation helicopters covering the four to nine-tonne weight classes. These helicopters all possess the same high performance flight characteristics and safety features whilst sharing the same common cockpit concept and design philosophy. This approach delivers real cost savings in areas such as training, maintenance and support for operators having two or three of the models in their fleets.
The expanded fleet will also benefit from the support solutions provided locally by AgustaWestland Aviation Services LLC, an Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) and Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland joint venture.
Image courtesy and copyright by Luigi PISANO.
Gulf Helicopters’ AW139 and AW189 Fleets Set New Milestones.
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced today that the AW139 intermediate twin and the AW189 super medium twin helicopter fleets operated by Gulf Helicopters of Qatar have set two major milestones. Their 17 AW139s used for offshore operations have now achieved 75,000 flight hours while the four AW189s delivered so far have exceeded 1000 flight hours performing long range oil and gas support missions.
Gulf Helicopters is a prime player in the helicopter service market in the Middle East and is benefitting from the advantages of the AgustaWestland Family of new generation helicopters. The AW139 and AW189, together with the AW169 light intermediate helicopter, all possess the same high performance flight characteristics and safety features whilst sharing the same common cockpit concept and design philosophy. This approach delivers real cost savings in areas such as training, maintenance and support for operators having two or three of the models in their fleets.
Mr. Mohamed Al Mohannadi, CEO of Gulf Helicopters stated “We are looking to expand our global presence not only for our core business of helicopter operations but also for our engineering and training capabilities. We are continuing to work with AgustaWestland and other OEMs to complement their efforts in providing efficient services with regard to engineering and training support”.
Image courtesy and copyright by Luigi PISANO.
