Fri, Mar 21, 2014
Aircraft One Of Two To Be Delivered In Late 2014
The first AW101 for the Italian Air Force, designated the HH-101A “CAESAR”, made its maiden flight at AgustaWestland’s Yeovil facility in the UK Wednesday at the presence of the Italian Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Pasquale Preziosa, the Italian Ambassador Domenico Terracciano, the Director of ARMAEREO Lt. General Domenico Esposito, the 2 Group RAF Air Officer Commander Air Vice Marshal Sean Reynolds and other representatives and dignitaries from military services and public authorities. This and the second aircraft will be delivered in the last quarter of 2014 configured for Personnel Recovery and Special Forces missions.
Daniele Romiti, Chief Executive Office, AgustaWestland said “We are delighted to show the Italian Air Force the first aircraft of its future new fleet of personnel recovery-dedicated helicopters. This event marks another major milestone in providing our contribution to the Italian Air Force’s rotary wing fleet modernization program which in recent years has the launch, development and delivery of the HH-139 for Search and Rescue.”
“With the HH-101A “CAESAR” the Italian Air Force will introduce into service the most advanced and capable aircraft available for this demanding operational requirement, developed and tailored to meet specific customer requirements ensuring a quantum leap forward in capability. We are committed to supporting the Italian Air Force in the years to come and assure that our team will provide the level of service they deserve.”
Italian Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Pasquale Preziosa said “The HH-101A will respond to the Italian Air Force’s needs for Personnel Recovery and Special Forces Operations. It will also support SAR, MEDEVAC and Slow Mover Intercept operations which are extremely important to provide effective support to the Italian community. Thanks to its performances, versatility and reliability, the HH-101A is the best solution for the Italian Air Force’s future operational capability requirements.”
(Image provided by AgustaWestland)
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