Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Aircraft To Be Configured For Offshore Passenger
Transportation
Norwegian helicopter company BlueWay AS says it has signed a
contract for three AW139 medium twin engine helicopters. The
helicopters will be operated by its subsidiary DanCopter to support
Shell offshore oil & gas operations in Nigeria. The three
aircraft, which will be delivered in late 2011, will be configured
in 12-seat offshore passenger configuration and equipped with a
rescue hoist and cargo hook.
AgustaWestland says he AW139 delivers Category A (Class 1)
performance from a helipad (elevated or at ground level) at maximum
take-off weight with an unmatched one engine inoperative
capability. The standard configuration provides seating for twelve
or fifteen passengers in a large cabin. Energy-absorbing landing
gear, fuselage and seats as well as high main and tail rotor ground
clearance provide added safety for the passengers and maintenance
teams whilst on the ground.
The company says the type has been able to meet several
stringent operational and safety requirements such as the one of
Shell Aircraft International which fully approved it for worldwide
use by Shell companies in 2007, being compliant with JAR/FAR29 and
offering Class 1 performance, HUMS, advanced navigation systems and
the availability of a Level D flight and mission simulator to name
a few. Over 120 customers from almost 50 countries have ordered
more than 480 helicopters to perform a wide range of roles
including offshore transport, EMS/SAR, VIP/corporate transport, law
enforcement, utility and government missions.
BlueWay operates a fleet of 26 helicopters and provides a range
of helicopter services within the oil and gas, infrastructure,
environment and search & rescue markets.
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