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Wed, Feb 23, 2011

Gulf Helicopters Signs Contract For Five AW139 Helicopters

Grows Overall AW139 Fleet To Seventeen

A contract for five AW139 helicopters equipped for offshore passenger transportation operations has been inked by Gulf Helicopters of Qatar, AgustaWestland announced Monday. This latest contract adds to the one for twelve aircraft placed by Gulf Helicopters in 2007 as part of its fleet renewal program.


AW139 File Photo

"This follow on contract is clear evidence that the AW139 is the helicopter of choice for offshore transport operations in the Middle East, due to its high performance and safety features,” said Emilio Dalmasso, Senior Vice President Commercial Business Unit, AgustaWestland.

AgustaWestland says that more than 350 of the aircraft are now in service performing offshore transport, VIP/corporate transport, EMS/SAR, law enforcement, utility and other missions. Orders for almost 500 units have been placed by more than 140 customers in approximately 50 countries so far, with nearly a quarter of all sales made in the Middle East.

FMI: www.agustawestland.com

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