Fri, May 24, 2013
Nearly 40 Of The Aircraft Have Been Acquired Across Europe For VIP Transport Missions
A fourth AW139 intermediate twin helicopter has been sold for corporate transport in the UK & Ireland. The aircraft will be delivered in 2014 to an undisclosed customer.
Almost 40 AW139 helicopters have been sold across Europe for VIP, corporate and government transport roles. As the only helicopter in its class to meet all the latest certification standards, AgustaWestland says the AW139 is proving a popular replacement for older designs in a market, where safety, comfort and performance are major considerations.
The AW139 delivers a maximum cruise speed of 165 knots, a range in excess of 500 nm, endurance of 5 hours and superior hover performance. With its power reserve, the AW139 meets Category “A” (Class 1) performance standards from a helipad (elevated or at ground level) at maximum take-off weight.
The helo can accommodate up to 15 passengers or six to ten passengers in a number of VIP seating arrangements. The six large cabin windows provide passengers with a excellent view from the cabin with access via sliding doors or a hinged door. A wide range of customer specified optional equipment is available on the AW139 including audio visual equipment, telecommunications and refreshments stowage.
The AW139’s design ensures ease of maintenance and high availability due to reduced numbers of components, easy access to all the main systems by ground technicians, extended life-cycles for critical components and advanced diagnostics technology. European customers can also undertake a range of training courses on the AW139 Level D Full Flight Simulators located at AgustaWestland’s ‘A. Marchetti’ Training Academy in Sesto Calende, Italy.
(AW139 pictured in file photo)
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