Will Perform Law Enforcement, Fire Fighting, Transport Missions

The State of Goiás in central Brazil has ordered three AW119Ke single engine helicopters for law enforcement, fire-fighting and transport missions, AgustaWestland announced Tuesday.  The contract is worth $11 million, and includes training for both aircrew and maintainers, with all three aircraft scheduled for delivery in December 2010.

AW119Ke File Photo

Synergy Aerospace, a division of Synergy Group, signed a multi-year contract and distribution agreement in July 2006 for AgustaWestland commercial helicopters in Brazil and this sale by Synergy marks the entry of the AW119 into the Brazilian law enforcement market.

The aircraft will be based in Goiânia, the state capital, and will be equipped with rappelling gear, wire strike protection system, a cargo hook, search light and Bambi fire fighting bucket. AgustaWestland's Brazilian subsidiary, AgustaWestland Do Brasil Ltda, will provide support for the helicopters from its new facility in San Paulo. The new facility, located approximately 18 miles west of the city center, provides a complete range of support services including maintenance, logistics, spares, repair and overhaul and customization for the AW119, all variants of the AW109, Grand, GrandNew and AW139.

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