AgustaWestland Helos Will Be Tasked With Fighting Water
Pollution
AgustaWestland delivered two Grand light twin helicopters to
the Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) of China during an
official ceremony held at AgustaWstland's Vergiate facility in
Italy Thursday. The MSA is responsible for monitoring all inland
and coastal waters and these two helicopters will be dedicated to
controlling and fighting water pollution. The aircraft will also be
based aboard the MSA's new large vessels performing missions in the
Guangdong province, Southern China. The contract also includes an
option for an additional two aircraft to be exercised next
year.
Giuseppe Orsi, Chief Executive Officer, AgustaWestland said "We are
delighted to deliver these two helicopters to the MSA, marking
another major success for AgustaWestland in the increasingly
important Chinese commercial helicopter market. As additional
vessels on order are completed for the MSA, further expansion of
its helicopter fleet will be required and we are committed to
offering the best solutions to meet future customer
requirements".
The Grand helicopter was selected following the evaluation of the
responses to an international tender issued by the Ministry of
Telecommunications of China, to whom the MSA reports. The Grand was
chosen for its operational capabilities and performance in the
maritime role. AgustaWestland has already sold almost 30
helicopters in China and sees growing future business opportunities
in the country.
The Grand is certified for full Cat. A/Class 1 capability
enabling it to operate from elevated helipads. Orders for nearly
280 helicopters have been placed by almost 150 customers in over 30
countries worldwide for various roles including EMS, SAR, harbor
pilot shuttle and VIP/corporate transport.
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