AgustaWestland Delivers AW139 Aircraft to Egyptian Air Force 11/04/2012
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that
AgustaWestland North America, Inc. has delivered AW139 aircraft to the
Egyptian Air Force via its contract with U.S. Army Aviation and Missile
Command (AMCOM) Contracting Center for Foreign Military Sales. “We’re
fully aware of the team it takes to put these aircraft into the hands of
our international partners,” said Jeffrey Young, director of the
Security Assistance Management Directorate at the recent delivery
ceremony.
Produced in the United States at the company’s Philadelphia, Pa.
facility, AgustaWestland configured the AW139s for the Egyptian Air
Force’s search and rescue missions. “AgustaWestland is proud to have
delivered these aircraft early and on budget,” said R. Scott Rettig,
chief executive officer of AgustaWestland North America. “The team
fulfilled our commitment to exceed our customer’s expectations and we
are confident that the AW139 will be an enormous asset for the Egyptian
Air Force’s helicopter fleet.” Now that the aircraft have been
delivered, AgustaWestland continues to support the U.S. Army by training
aircrews and providing spare parts to ensure successful fielding of the
aircraft. With unmatched performance and safety levels, the AW139
offers inherent multi-role capability and flexibility of operation for a
host of mission needs.
The AW139 sets standards for multi-mission performance with its
unrivaled range; the highest power-to-weight ratio in its class; and its
performance in high and hot conditions, with a cruise speed of 165
knots. The AW139 features a low acoustic signature, integrated mission
avionics and is available with a full ice protection system, allowing
aircrews to accomplish missions in the most demanding, all-weather
conditions. More than 160 customers in 50 countries use the medium-twin
engine AW139 for multi-mission roles. As the most modern helicopter
designed and produced in the last decade, more than 620 AW139s have been
sold for EMS/SAR; offshore transport; law enforcement; utility; and
government missions. The AW139 has flown demanding missions for
government customers such as the United States Department of Homeland
Security, the Republic of Ireland, the UAE Air Force and others.
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