Wed, Feb 15, 2012
Deal Covers Purchase Of Multiple AW139, AW169, AW189
Models
A deal has been inked between AgustaWestland and Lease
Corporation International (LCI) covering the purchase of a fleet of
AW139, AW169 and AW189 helicopters. The related contract, which
also includes options, is valued in excess of $395 million U.S.
Building on its successful growth in the narrow and wide-body
fixed-wing leasing market, LCI’s new helicopter division
plans to offer helicopter operators an attractive alternative to
buying and financing the purchase of the helicopters. LCI expects
to be active in a number of markets including offshore, Search and
Rescue and aero-medical transport.
AW189 First Flight
“LCI’s decision to enter the helicopter business by
investing in the latest generation of rotorcraft technology
highlights its confidence in the opportunities offered by the
commercial helicopter market in years to come,” said Emilio
Dalmasso, Senior VP Commercial Business, AgustaWestland. LCI
maintains one of the world’s most modern fleets of commercial
aircraft and the AgustaWestland range of high performance
helicopters fits well with LCI’s successful market strategy
to offer its clients the latest in efficient and productive
aircraft.”
“Today’s announcement is the culmination of careful
analysis and observation of this sector," added Crispin Maunder,
Executive Chairman, LCI. "As a dynamic lessor we are confident that
now is the time to make this move given the high level of
unfulfilled demand for new generation helicopters, which the
innovative, market-leading AgustaWestland helicopters are well
placed to meet.”
AgustaWestland says that LCI should benefit from the commonality
in design across the AW139, AW169 and AW189 family of new
generation helicopters. As well as possessing the same high
performance flight characteristics and safety features the
helicopters share a common cockpit layout, design philosophy and
maintenance concepts that will allow more effective operations for
customers operating helicopter fleets from 4 to 8.5 tonnes.
AW169 Artist's Rendering
AW139
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