Thu, Dec 09, 2010
More Than 40 Operators Got Together To Discuss Helicopter's
Operations
Over 40 delegates attended the first AgustaWestland AW109
LUH/LOH Operators Conference recently held at
AgustaWestland’s Vergiate plant in Italy. The event brought
operators and industry together to discuss the helicopter’s
operations in the Far East, Africa, and Europe. Delegates were also
given presentations and updates by representatives from engine and
avionics suppliers Turbomeca and Thales.
AW109 LUH
The delegates received briefings by AgustaWestland’s
Customer Support, Engineering and Training Academy
organisations and by the main AW109 LUH/LOH programme suppliers and
partners. The briefings allowed industry and operators to
share views and information about the aircraft’s operational
effectiveness, current and future product improvements and new
customer support organisation initiatives that will further enhance
the services and response times provided to customers. Briefings
were also given on operators "real-life" experiences with the AW109
LUH/LOH in varying operational scenarios including ship board
operations.
“This first AW109 LUH/LOH event was of great benefit to
all participants, allowing operators and industry to openly share
ideas, information and experiences that will allow us to continue
to improve the service we provide and for the operators to maximise
the capabilities and effectiveness of their aircraft,” said
Richard Nevill, AgustaWestland’s Senior Vice President
Customer Support, speaking after the conference.
AW 109 File Photo
The company said the success of this event has already led to
the establishment by attendees of the “AgustaWestland AW109
LUH/LOH User Group” to allow them to continue to exchange
information on operational aspects and other areas of common
interest.
Operators use their AW109 LUHs in a wide range of environmental
conditions from the tropical heat of Malaysia to the extreme cold
conditions of Sweden in winter. The aircraft is also used for a
wide range of roles including training, troop transport, medical
evacuation, search and rescue, maritime patrol, observation, armed
escort and anti-armour.
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