Aircraft Delivery Expected In June Of This Year

Turkish aviation service provider Genel Havacilik A.S. has placed an order for an AgustaWestland GrandNew light twin helicopter. The aircraft will be used to perform VIP transport missions and it is expected to be delivered in June 2011. The contract marks the entrance of the GrandNew model into the Turkish helicopter market.

(L-R) Emilio Dalmasso, Ali Sulyak

"The GrandNew's operational capabilities, second to none in the light twin class, will greatly benefit Genel Havacilik's operations," said Emilio Dalmasso, Senior Vice President Commercial Business Unit, AgustaWestland.

"The entire range of AgustaWestland products shares a common dedication to best quality and reliability standards as well as the best performance available today," said Ali Sulyak, CEO of Genel Havacilik. "So it is small wonder we selected the GrandNew as the aircraft of choice in its class to satisfy our requirements to operate in the most demanding hot and high conditions of Turkey and cover the long distances of Turkey with extended range and high cruise speed. Thanks to its cutting edge technology this type will enhance our operations and provide a leap forward in capability."

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AgustaWestland has a longstanding presence in Turkey through both its commercial and military products, as well as industrial relationships with Turkish companies. Over 30 AgustaWestland commercial helicopters have been ordered in Turkey by various customers, mainly for executive transport, air tours and emergency medical service missions.

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