Company Provides Helicopter Transportation And Training

HeliClub of Russia has placed an order for one AW139 medium twin helicopter, becoming the first customer for the type in Russia. This aircraft, which will join a Grand light twin helicopter already ordered by the company, will be used to perform corporate and passenger transport missions, the company said Thursday.

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Emilio Dalmasso, Senior Vice President Commercial Business Unit, AgustaWestland said "This latest contract represents an important milestone in the long list of successes achieved by the best selling medium twin since it entered the global market only a few years ago. This accomplishment is further confirmation of the AW139's capability to meet the most stringent requirements from customers all over the world in terms of performance, technology and operational effectiveness. We are confident that the success of the AW139 will follow that of the AW119Ke, the AW109 Power and the Grand in the Russian market." 

Extensively tested in conditions such as those encountered in Canada and in the Middle East, the AW139 meets Russian operational requirements while delivering the highest levels of technology, safety, flexibility and operational capability.

A final assembly line in Russia for the AW139 civil helicopter is to be set up and run by HeliVert, a joint venture between Russian Helicopters and AgustaWestland. The final assembly line is aimed at satisfying the requirements of the civil markets in Russia and CIS countries primarily and - through the AgustaWestland network - for the rest of the world. An AW139 will perform a three week demonstration tour in Russia soon, visiting various areas towards Siberia, before arriving in Tyumen and Surgut regions.

The sole new generation helicopter in its class with almost 300 units already in service and orders for over 460 aircraft placed by more than 130 customers from almost 50 countries worldwide, the AW139 is the best seller in the medium twin category and a proven platform performing a number of roles including offshore transport, emergency medical service, search and rescue, VIP/corporate transport, shuttle service, public utility duties. The largest cabin in its category provides room for 15 passengers or up to four stretchers and four medical attendants.

The AW139 was recently certified in a full de-icing configuration based on the Full Ice Protection System (FIPS).

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