European Transportation Company Adds To Its Fleet Of 60 AWs

European helicopter services provider INAER has signed contracts with AgustaWestland for seven light twin helicopters. The order is for two EMS-configured GrandNew light twin helicopters and four GrandNew light twin and one AW139 medium twin helicopters for offshore transport. These contracts mark the entrance of the GrandNew into the European EMS and offshore transport markets. The GrandNew helicopters for offshore transport will be configured with six forward-facing cabin seats, the first time such a seating layout has been fitted in the AgustaWestland light twin range.

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The INAER helicopter fleet includes around 60 AgustaWestland single engine and light twin engine helicopters comprising the AW119Ke, AW109 Power, Grand, GrandNew and A109 series, as well as more than 20 AW139 medium twin engine helicopters.

Emilio Dalmasso, Senior Vice President Commercial Business Unit, AgustaWestland said "We are delighted to have signed these latest contracts with one of AgustaWestland's largest commercial customers which will expand INAER's fleet. The introduction of the very latest technology in the light twin class means that Grupo INAER is confirming its confidence in AgustWestland as a supplier of high performance and cost effective helicopters to meet its future requirements." 

José Caparroz Martínez, Industrial General Director of Grupo INAER, said "The AW139 has set a new standard in the offshore transport market in its category for worldwide operations, increasing capabilities and business opportunities for the operators, while the GrandNew offers outstanding navigation and mission capabilities in the light twin category.  The adoption of one more AW139 and the introduction of the GrandNew represent a tremendous addition to our fleet capabilities, thanks to their excellent performance, payload and technology for the task."

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AgustaWestland boasts a strong and growing presence in the Iberian helicopter market, where the company has already logged orders for more than 50 helicopters from its entire commercial helicopter range. The helicopters perform a large number of missions including EMS, SAR, fire fighting, passenger transport, VIP/corporate transport and offshore transport.   

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