AgustaWestland Helicopters Ltd |
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Lysander Road
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 2YB
England
[t] +44 1935 703556
[f] +44 1935 702319
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AgustaWestland and Kanematsu Corporation are pleased to announce they have been awarded a contract by the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) to supply a further five AW109 Power Law Enforcement Helicopters as part of an on-going program to modernise the Police helicopter fleet. |
14 June 2008 |
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In a ceremony held at PZL-Swidnik's facility in Poland last week the 200th AW139 airframe to be manufactured by PZL-Swidnik was accepted by AgustaWestland. |
10 June 2008 |
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AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the Finnish Border Guard has chosen the AW119 Ke as its new helicopter to sustain its fleet modernization and enhancement programme. |
07 June 2008 |
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AgustaWestland has announced that Helicopters New Zealand (Helicopters NZ) has signed a contract for an additional three AW139 medium twin turbine engine helicopters plus options for a further two aircraft. |
02 June 2008 |
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AgustaWestland has announced that Sasemar, the Spanish Marine Safety Agency, has placed an order for three more AW139 medium twin turbine engine helicopters. |
23 May 2008 |
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Launch Of Large Scale & Long Term Cooperation In Helicopter Business |
17 May 2008 |
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AgustaWestland has announced that Motorbike World Champion Mick Doohan has taken delivery of a Grand light twin turbine engine helicopter during an official handover ceremony held at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate plant in Italy today. |
07 May 2008 |
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AgustaWestland has announced that Kaan Havacilik of Turkey has taken delivery of its first two AW109 Power light twin turbine engine helicopters. |
02 May 2008 |
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AgustaWestland and Alitalica of Italy are pleased to announce the signing of a collaboration agreement to establish the first helicopter hub in Italy at Rome’s Urbe Airport, according to their respective competencies. |
24 April 2008 |
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AgustaWestland has announced that Atlantic Airways Ltd of the Faroe Islands has taken delivery of an AW139 medium twin turbine engine helicopter during an official ceremony held at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate plant. The helicopter is configured for 12 or 15 seat layouts for both public passenger transport and offshore passenger transport operations. |
17 April 2008 |
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AgustaWestland, in support of its increasing business activities in Japan, is pleased to announce the opening of its new regional business headquarters in Tokyo. The opening ceremony was attended by Finmeccanica Chief Operating Officer Giorgio Zappa, AgustaWestland Chief Executive Officer Giuseppe Orsi, Italian Ambassador Mario Bova and British Ambassador Sir Graham Fry. |
12 April 2008 |
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AgustaWestland has announced that the the AW139 helicopter has been introduced into the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s search and rescue service. |
07 April 2008 |
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AgustaWestland and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace are pleased to announce the delivery of three AW139 medium twin turbine engine helicopters to the Japan Coast Guard. |
05 April 2008 |
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AgustaWestland has announced that the first two helicopters fitted with Versace-styled interiors have been delivered to their customers during an official ceremony held at its Vergiate plant. |
22 March 2008 |
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AgustaWestland has announced that the Korean Government has signed a second contract for an additional AW139 medium-twin helicopter in fire fighting / utility configuration for operation by the Gangwon Fire Fighting Department. The order, secured with the support of AgustaWestland’s Korean representative, United Industries International (UII), represents the third AW139 helicopter to be sold into Korea for government applications. |
15 March 2008 |
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AgustaWestland hasannounced that Test Vehicle 3, the third helicopter built for the VH-71 Presidential Helicopter Replacement Programme, made its initial flight Feb. 27 in Yeovil, England marking the fourth helicopter to enter flight test. TV-3 is due to arrive at the Presidential Helicopter Support Facility here on Mar. 17 and will then travel to Lockheed Martin Systems Integration in Owego, N.Y. for final assembly and mission systems integration. TV-3 will be the first vehicle tested that is outfitted with mission systems. |
05 March 2008 |
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AgustaWestland has announced that a Grand light, twin turbin engine helicopter successfully accomplished the fastest transcontinental helicopter flight ever in the United States. The international speed record from New York to Los Angeles was broken by pilot Scott Kasporwicz in his executive configured Grand along with co-pilot Steve Sheik at 07:21:30 pm EST on Saturday, February 16, 2008. |
27 February 2008 |
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AgustaWestland has announced that the Korean Government has signed a contract for two AW139 medium-twin helicopters in maritime patrol configuration for operation by the Korean Coast Guard. |
21 February 2008 |
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21 February 2008 |
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AgustaWestland, a founding member of the Clean Sky initiative and co-leader of the Green Rotorcraft ITD (Integrated Technology Demonstration), has warmly greeted the launch in Brussels of the Clean Sky Program on 5th February 2008. |
13 February 2008 |
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The first AgustaWestland Italian Corporate Pilot Conference was held at the Company’s Cascina Costa facility in mid-January and was deemed a great success by those attending. |
29 January 2008 |
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AgustaWestland has to announced the delivery of a Grand helicopter to Finmari on 17th January at a ceremony attended by the participants of the first AgustaWestland Italian Corporate Pilot Conference. |
19 January 2008 |
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AgustaWestland has announced that the Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) of China has signed a contract for the supply of two AW109 Power light twin turbine engine helicopters, with an option for an additional two to be exercised next year. |
12 January 2008 |
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The first two VH-71 helicopters built for the President of the United States have entered the flight test phase with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md. |
11 January 2008 |
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The Italian Army’s Aviation Unit has taken delivery of its first NH90 multi-purpose helicopter late December, 2007. |
11 January 2008 |
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AgustaWestland has announced that the Netherlands Police Agency has signed a contract today for two AW139 medium twin turbine engine helicopters. These two helicopters will be used by the Dutch Police KLPD (Korps landelijke politiediensten) for law enforcement and homeland security purposes.
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21 December 2007 |
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An AgustaWestland led team has been awarded a contract by the UK Government Cabinet Office to supply its resilience training services for Project Gold Standard. Project Gold Standard is the UK Government's requirement for the provision of Multi-agency Civil Command Team Training to enable effective management of major emergencies and disasters. |
11 December 2007 |
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Augusta Westland has annouced a new contract to supply AW139 helicopters for the Dubai Air Wing |
14 November 2007 |
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Gulf Helicopters Order 10 AW139 Helicopters |
13 November 2007 |
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Helivip Services Orders Three Helicopters And Is Appointed AgustaWestland Distributor In South Africa |
13 November 2007 |
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AgustaWestland has announced that CHC Helicopter Corporation through its global helicopter support division, Heli-One, has signed a contract for thirteen AW139 medium twin helicopters. The order value is worth approximately 140 million dollar. This new order, which adds to the previous one for twenty AW139s, will further expand CHC's AW139 fleet dedicated to offshore and emergency medical service missions. CHC, as the world's largest provider of helicopter services to the global offshore oil and gas industry, started incorporating the AW139 helicopter into its fleet in 2005 as part of its fleet renewal and expansion plans. |
05 November 2007 |
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AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the two AW109 Power light twin helicopters ordered by Ministry of the Interior of Latvia for State Border Guard have entered service. |
31 October 2007 |
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The first monolithic machined panel for the first AgustaWestland Future Lynx was manufactured last week at Oldland CNC's facility in Bristol, United Kingdom. The manufacture of the first component, a lower fuselage bulkhead, was witnessed by representatives from the UK Ministry of Defence Integrated Project Team and AgustaWestland. Oldland CNC is manufacturing 83 of the 147 Future Lynx primary structure monolithic machined components and supplying them to GKN Aerospace for incorporation into the airframe prior to delivery to AgustaWestland. The monolithic machinings that are used in Future Lynx dramatically reduce parts count, assembly time and reduce in service maintenance. |
30 October 2007 |
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AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the first of two AW139 medium twin turbine engine helicopters ordered by Ministry of the Interior of Estonia for Border Guard has entered service. Operational readiness was officially announced during a ceremony held in Tallinn on October 12th. Jüri Pihl and Kalle Laanet, current and former Minister of the Interior of Estonia respectively, Roland Peets, Director General of Border Guard, and Fabrizio Piaggesi, Italian Ambassador, attended the event. |
16 October 2007 |
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AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that Sasemar, the Spanish Marine Safety Agency, has signed a contract for two AW139 medium-twin helicopters in Search and Rescue (SAR) configuration. This order is the second placed by Sasemar for the AW139, having signed an initial contract for three aircraft in February 2006. |
09 October 2007 |
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AgustaWestland has announced that Synergy Aerospace, a division of Synergy Group, has signed a contract for twelve more helicopters including AW109 Power, Grand and AW139 models. This latest contract is part of the framework of the multi-year contract and distribution agreement signed in July 2006 which agreed the acquisition of 56 helicopters. This latest order is additional to the eighteen helicopters already ordered by Synergy Aerospace. |
27 September 2007 |
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Finmeccanica declares interest in investing in the capital of PZL-Świdnik |
06 September 2007 |
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Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau Takes Delivery of One AW109 Power and One AW139 Helicopter |
31 July 2007 |
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VH-71 PRESIDENTIAL HELICOPTER TEST AIRCRAFT COMPLETES MAIDEN FLIGHT |
05 July 2007 |
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AgustaWestland And Kaigai Aviotech Corporation Sign Distribution Agreement At The Paris Air Show |
25 June 2007 |
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Aero Toy Store Orders Twelve AgustaWestland Helicopters |
20 June 2007 |
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AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the AW119 Ke (Koala enhanced) has been awarded EASA certification during a ceremony held today at the Paris Air Show. The certification process was performed by ENAC (Italian Airworthiness Authority) under EASA task allocation. |
20 June 2007 |
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AgustaWestland is pleased to announce the signing of a contract by Heli Express of Hong Kong for seven AW139 passenger transport helicopters. This contract highlights the growing success of the AW139 in the scheduled and offshore passenger transport markets. |
20 June 2007 |
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A Super Lynx 300 helicopter destined for the South African Air Force is making its debut appearance at the Paris Air Show this week prior to being delivered to Air Force Base Ysterplaat in South Africa next month. The helicopter, one of four ordered in 2003, represents the latest variant of the Super Lynx – the world's most successful small ship helicopter. |
19 June 2007 |
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AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust of New Zealand has taken delivery of its A119 Koala single turbine engine helicopter, marking the entrance of this successful helicopter in the New Zealand market. |
19 June 2007 |
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AgustaWestland is pleased to announce the contract signature today at the Paris Air Show by Avion ApS for one Grand light twin helicopter in corporate transport configuration. Avion ApS is a leading provider for both fixed and rotary-winged aircraft services in Denmark. |
19 June 2007 |
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Skyquest enter into supply agreement with Agusta Westland |
09 June 2007 |
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AgustaWestland is pleased to announce CCTV of China has signed a contract for a CA109 Power helicopter for electronic news gathering and aerial filming operations in Beijing. The aircraft, which will be delivered by AgustaWestland's Chinese joint venture company Jiangxi Changhe Agusta Helicopter Company, will enter service in early 2008. The aircraft will be used by CCTV to cover events at the 2008 Olympics that will be held in Beijing. |
24 May 2007 |
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AgustaWestland and Saab Training Systems Launch Helicopter Cabin/Door Gun Training System |
24 April 2007 |
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AgustaWestland announces that it has been awarded a further contract by the Japan National Police Agency to supply five AW109 Power law enforcement helicopters as part of an on-going program to modernise the Police helicopter fleet. This contract follows on from ones for three helicopters in both 2003 and 2005 for operation by local Police agencies, while four additional AW109 Powers were ordered in 2006 by the Japan National Police Agency. Four AW109 Powers have been delivered to Japanese Police agencies so far this year. |
16 April 2007 |
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AgustaWestland and the UK MoD Sign an Agreement to Modify Six Ex Danish EH101 Helicopters and to Build Six Replacement Aircraft for Denmark |
30 March 2007 |
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The Turkish Executive Committee has announced today that it is to start contract negotiations with AgustaWestland, in partnership with Turkish Aviation Industry (TAI), for the Tactical Reconnaissance and Attack Helicopter – ATAK Project - for the Turkish Land Forces Command. |
30 March 2007 |
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AgustaWestland Celebrates A Triple Win At The Minister For Defence Procurement Acquisition Awards Ceremony |
27 March 2007 |
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AgustaWestland is pleased to announce the delivery by Kawasaki of the first ever licence built EH101 helicopter to their Customer, the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF). The aircraft was accepted by the customer on the 23rd March at Kawasaki Aerospace's Gifu plant in Japan. The aircraft is the second MCH101 to be delivered to the JMSDF, the first having been assembled at AgustaWestland's Yeovil facility prior to delivery to Kawasaki for customisation and completion. |
26 March 2007 |
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The AW139 has achieved significant success in Australia, winning orders in the Search and Rescue (SAR) and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) markets. The Queensland Government and CHC, in New South Wales, will each operate three AW139s helping to provide improved emergency medical and rescue services to the communities they serve, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. |
22 March 2007 |
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AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that Heliflite Pty Ltd of Australia has signed a contract for eight new helicopters, including the AW119 Ke light single, the A109 Power, the Grand light twin and the AW139 medium twin. This contract is part of the framework of the existing multi-year contract and distribution agreement between AgustaWestland and Heliflite. |
22 March 2007 |
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The Royal Australian Navy Selects The A109 Power For Training |
22 March 2007 |
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Helicopters New Zealand Purchases Second AW139 |
20 March 2007 |
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AgustaWestland is pleased to announce the sale of an A119 Koala helicopter to the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust of New Zealand. The arrival of the A119 Koala at Base Hospital will dramatically improve the capability of the Taranaki Rescue to provide emergency medical services in the Taranaki district, ranging from Waikawau (Tirau Point) in the north, inland to Tangarakau and south to the coast at Waitotara. |
19 March 2007 |
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AgustaWestland Sales Take-Off In Australasia |
19 March 2007 |
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AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that Aerolíneas Ejecutivas (ALE), the sole AgustaWestland distributor in Mexico, will add seven more helicopters to their inventory with the purchase of two A109 Powers, two Grands, two AW119 Ke, and one AW139. |
04 March 2007 |
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AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that Sloane Helicopters Ltd, within the framework of the multi-year contract and distribution agreement signed in February 2006 for the acquisition of a minimum of 44 helicopters, has firmed up orders for the acquisition of 13 helicopters to be delivered through to the end of 2010. This latest order is additional to the 10 helicopters already ordered by Sloane Helicopters Ltd last year. |
04 March 2007 |
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Fumigación Aérea Andaluza SA (FAASA) Purchases Six AgustaWestland AW119 Ke Helicopters |
04 March 2007 |
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AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has awarded a contract for two AW139 medium-twin helicopters to perform fire-fighting missions in the city-related area. These are the first AW139 aircraft to be purchased by the LAFD and such selection also marks the beginning of the AW139's deployment as a fire-fighter worldwide. This new role follows a wide range of parapublic tasks among which search and rescue, emergency medical service and law enforcement. |
04 March 2007 |
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AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that Synergy Aerospace, a division of Synergy Group, has firmed up orders for the acquisition of ten helicopters including AW119 Ke, A109 Power, Grand and AW139 helicopters which will be delivered through the end of 2009. This latest contract is part of the framework of the multi-year contract and distribution agreement signed in July 2006 which agreed the acquisition of 56 helicopters. This latest order is additional to the eight helicopters already ordered by Synergy Aerospace last year. |
04 March 2007 |
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Rotor-City To Operate First AgustaWestland Grand In Canada |
04 March 2007 |
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AgustaWestland And Versace Unveil New Cabin Interior At Heli-Expo 2007 |
04 March 2007 |
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TriState CareFlight Expands Their EMS Fleet |
03 March 2007 |
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Kaan Havacilik Purchases AgustaWestland Grand and AW139 Helicopters |
03 March 2007 |
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AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that London Air Services has signed a contract for a third AW139 helicopter having already ordered two AW139s, the first of which was delivered in early 2006. The additional VIP configured helicopters will complement their current air charter fleet that utilizes various business jets and their first AW139. |
03 March 2007 |
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Senior Táxi Aéreo To Operate First AW139s Offshore In Brazil |
28 February 2007 |
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AgustaWestland is proud to unveil at Heli-Expo 2007 the new AW119 Ke - Koala enhanced, an evolution of the successful A119 Koala. With its Maximum Take-Off Weight increased to 2,850 Kg./6,283 lb, the Koala enhanced offers customers unmatched performance with a resulting payload/range capability that makes the AW119 Ke an unrivalled helicopter in the single-engine category. The performance of the AW119 Koala enhanced has immediately found success in the marketplace, having been already ordered by offshore and fire fighting operators as well as VIP/Corporate customers. |
28 February 2007 |
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King of Bafokeng Takes Delivery of an A119 Koala |
13 February 2007 |
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AgustaWestland is pleased to announce the appointment of OSS Air as its designated Service Centre for its commercial range of helicopters. Additionally OSS Air will co-ordinate all commercial sales and marketing activities in India for Sharp Ocean of Hong Kong who have a distribution agreement for AgustaWestland commercial helicopters in India, Sri Lanka and The Maldives. |
08 February 2007 |
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Since the first AgustaWestland helicopter, an A109 Power, was delivered to the Government of Rajasthan in 2005 AgustaWestland has seen sales of it modern range of commercial helicopters take-off in India. In 2006 a total of seven helicopters were delivered and at least four more will be delivered in 2007, including the first examples of the Grand and AW139. This continued success is establishing AgustaWestland as a leading supplier of civil helicopters to the growing Indian market and it is forecasting it will deliver at least another 12 helicopters to customers in India during 2008-2009. |
07 February 2007 |
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The Boeing Company and AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for joint work on the next - generation Chinook for the Italian Army and other future rotorcraft opportunities. |
06 February 2007 |
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AgustaWestland is pleased to announce the delivery of three different models of helicopters, an A109 Power, A119 Koala and AW139, to SEACOR Holdings / Era Helicopters during a ceremony held at AgustaWestland's Philadelphia facility on 15 December, in the presence of Bruno Spagnolini, AgustaWestland's Commercial Program Managing Director and Ed Washecka, Vice President of SEACOR Holdings. |
18 December 2006 |
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