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HelicoptersHeliClub becomes the first customer for the AW-139 in Russia
Cascina Costa, Italy - With an order for one-medium twin helicopter
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announces that HeliClub of Russia has placed an order for one AW-139 medium twin helicopter becoming the first customer for the type in Russia. This aircraft,... more
HelicoptersFirst FIPS-equipped AW-139 delivered to LAS
Cascina Costa, Italy - During an official ceremony held in Vergiate
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that the first AW-139 medium twin helicopter equipped with the Full Ice Protection System (FIPS) has been delivered to London Air Services (LAS) of... more
HelicoptersAW-139 Full Ice Protection System receives FAA certification
Cascina Costa, Italy - After that by EASA last February and by Canadian TCAA expected soon
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Full Ice Protection System (FIPS) for the AW-139 medium twin helicopter has received FAA certification. The FAA certification follows EASA... more
HelicoptersFrance: Sky Maintenance Services appointed an AW's authorized service centre
Cascina Costa, Italy - For the A-109 series, AW-109 Power, Grand and GrandNew light twin models
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that Sky Maintenance Services (SMS) of France has been appointed an authorized Service Centre for the A-109 series, AW-109 Power, Grand and GrandNew... more
HelicoptersIntermountain Healthcare orders three GrandNew helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - These aircraft will join two A-109K2s already in service
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Intermountain Healthcare has signed for three GrandNew helicopters with options for two additional aircraft. These aircraft will be equipped to provide... more
HelicoptersUS presidential helicopters: Finmeccanica-Boeing contact
Rome , Italy - The agreement could boost Italian industry's chances, after the news about on hand agreement Lockheed-Sikorsky
Finmeccanica is in talks with Boeing over a possible joint bid to supply the US with a new presidential helicopter after the Pentagon cancelled the Italian defence and industrial group’s original contract l... more
HelicoptersUSA presidential helicopters: Sikorsky-Lockheed agreement?
Washington, Usa - Even if Lockheed has to negotiate a termination agreement with AgustaWestland
Former rivals Sikorsky Aircraft and Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N) said they would join forces in a follow-on U.S. Navy presidential helicopter competition even as Lockheed continued to negotiate a settlement... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica. Performance by sector: AW's helicopters
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 837 million (+11%); Adjusted EBITA: EUR 75 million (+1%)
Helicopters AgustaWestland. The Polish company PZL-SWIDNIK, acquired by AgustaWestland, was consolidated as of 1 January 2010. Revenues were EUR 837 million, an increase of EUR 81 million (+11%) versus... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica. AW helicopters: LIATEC opens its doors for business in Libya
Rome, Italy - New plant inaugurated at Abou Aisha Airport
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, opens today the brand new LIATEC (Libyan Italian Advanced Technology Company) plant at Abou Aisha Airport. LIATEC is a Joint Stock Company incorporated in Libya... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland Helicopter Fleet Continues To Grow In Japan
Vergiate, Italy - With AW-119Ke, AW-109 Power and AW-139
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has delivered three new helicopters to customers in Japan in recent weeks highlighting its continued growth in this important market. The three new helicopters include... more
HelicoptersAW: the Royal Netherlands Navy takes delivery of its first NH-90 NFH helicopter
Vergiate, Italy - During an official ceremony held yesterday in Vergiate
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced on behalf of NH Industries the delivery of the first NH-90 NFH helicopter to the Royal Netherlands Navy during an official ceremony held yesterday at AgustaWestland’s V... more
HelicoptersThe Malaysian Bomba takes delivery of two AW-139 helicopters
Vergiate, Italy - They will be used to perform fire fighting, search and rescue missions
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has taken delivery of two AW-139 medium twin helicopters. The aircraft were accepted by the... more
HelicoptersAW: IOS contract for Apache helicopters now fully operational
Cascina Costa, Italy - Just six months after contract award and a whole 12 months earlier than originally planned
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Apache Integrated Operational Support (IOS) contract is now fully operational just six months after contract award and a whole 12 months... more
HelicoptersBulgarian Police takes delivery of its first AW-109 Power helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - During an official ceremony held at Sofia airport
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Bulgarian Border Police has taken delivery of its first AW-109 Power light twin helicopter during an official ceremony held at Sofia Airport... more
HelicoptersTwelve AW-101 helicopters for the Indian Air Force
Rome, Italy - Acontract with a value of EUR 560 million
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has been awarded a contract with a value of EUR 560 million by the Indian Air Force for the supply of 12 AW-101 helicopters for government transport. The AW-101... more
HelicoptersResults 2009 by Finmeccanica. Helicopters sector AgustaWestland
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 3,480 million (+15%); adjusted EBITA: EUR 371 million (+5%)
AgustaWestland Revenues were EUR 3,480 million, up EUR 445 million (+15%) on the EUR 3,035 million reported the previous year, mainly as a result of greater production volumes in the civil/government... more
HelicoptersAW: Kaigai Aviotech Corporation orders a helicopter
Houston, Usa - It will be deliverd by 2012
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that Kaigai Aviotech Corporation has placed an order for an AW-109 Power light twin helicopter. The helicopter is expected to be delivered by... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland-INAER agreement on training
Houston, USA - For light and medium twin helicopters
AgustaWestland (Finmeccanica) and Grupo INAER have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the provision of training services for the Spanish group's AgustaWestland light and medium twin models... more
Helicopters10 AW-139 helicopters for Era Group
Houston, USA - They will serve for off-shore transport operations
AgustaWestland (Finmeccanica) announced that Era Group has agreed to purchase 10 AW-139 medium twin helicopters that will be used to perform off-shore transport missions. The deal has been reached during... more
HelicoptersEsperia Aviation Services SpA signs contract with AW
Rome, Italy - For purchase of four helicopters
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Esperia Aviation Services SpA of Italy has signed a contract for four helicopters including two AW-119Ke single engines, one Grand light twin and... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland unveils the Grand New (Video)
Houston, USA - Within "Heli Expo 2010". Two purchased by Vinair
AgustaWestland (Finmeccanica) yesterday unveiled its Grand New at "Heli Expo 2010", Houston, USA. This is an evolution of the Grand helicopter. Among the new aircraft's features there are the latest developments... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland-Tata Sons joint-venture
New Delhi, India - For a final assembly line for AW-119 helicopter
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, and Tata Sons have signed a Shareholders’ Agreement for the formation of an Indian joint-venture company which will establish in India a final assembly line f... more
HelicoptersBangladesh Navy orders two AW-109 Powers
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be delivered in 2011
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announces the award of a contract by the Bangladesh Navy for two AW-109 Power maritime helicopters. The helicopters will be used for a wide range of naval missions... more
HelicoptersAn AW-139 for the police of Shenzhen
Shenzhen, China - The second after the one chosen by Beijing
AgustaWestland (Finmeccanica) yesterday announced the order of an AW-139 helicopter by the Public Security Bureau of Shenzhen. This medium twin aircraft will be used to perform a number of roles also including... more
HelicoptersBulgarian Ministries order two AW-109 Power
Cascina Costa, Italy - To meet border Police requirement
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has announced that the Ministries of Finance and Interior of Bulgaria have ordered two AW-109 Power light twin helicopters to meet the latest helicopter requirement... more
HelicoptersFBG orders an AW-119Ke helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - To sustain its fleet modernization and enhancement programme
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has announced that the Finnish Border Guard (FBG) has ordered a fourth AW-119Ke single engine helicopter. The Finnish Border Guard chose the AW-119Ke in 2008... more
HelicoptersAW-139 delivered to VIH Cougar Helicopters
Vergiate, Italy - For offshore transport missions in the Gulf of Mexico
AgustaWestland (Finmeccanica) announced that VIH Cougar Helicopters of USA has taken delivery of an AW-139 helicopter during an official ceremony recently held at Vergiate plant (Italy). This 12 seat-configured... more
HelicoptersKorea Coast Guard orders another AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - Also Ministries of Finance and Interior of Bulgaria order an AW-139 to meet border police requirement
AgustaWestland announced that the Korean Government has signed a contract for one more AW-139 medium-twin helicopter in Maritime Patrol configuration for the Korea Coast Guard. The order represents the... more
HelicoptersFirst four Lynx Mk-9As delivered to the British Army
Dishforth, UK - Just 12 months after the contract award
AgustaWestland (Finmeccanica) yesterday completed the delivery of the first four upgraded Lynx Mk-9A helicopters for the British Army, just 12 months after contract award. Three of these four aircraft... more
HelicoptersBristow Group Inc. took delivery of two AW-139s
Cascina Costa, Italy - During an official ceremony held at its Philadelphia facility
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Bristow Group Inc. has taken delivery of two AW-139 medium twin-engine helicopters during an official ceremony held last Tuesday at its Philadelphia... more
HelicoptersFirst AW-139 helicopter delivered to Qatar Armed Forces
Vergiate, Italy - Ceremony held yesterday in Vergiate, Italy
AgustaWestland (Finmeccanica) announced that the Qatar Armed Forces has taken delivery of its first AW-139 medium twin-engine helicopter during an official ceremony held yesterday at the company’s Vergiate p... more
HelicoptersAbu Dhabi Aviation and AgustaWestland sign shareholders agreement
Dubai, UAE - For the formation of a UAE Limited Liability Company
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Abu Dhabi Aviation have reached an agreement to set up in the UAE a joint-venture to operate in the field of maintenance and training for helicopters. The two... more
HelicoptersThe AW-149 performs its first flight
Cascina Costa, Italy - The first helicopter will be followed by a second prototype in 2010
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the first prototype of the AW-149 multi-role military medium twin helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight on November 13th at AgustaWestland’s V... more
HelicoptersThe AW-159 prototype Lynx Wildcat took off
Yeovil, UK - The new multi-role military helicopter of the industry belonging to Finmeccanica Group
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced yesterday that the first AW-159 multi-role military helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight at AgustaWestland’s Yeovil facility with AgustaWestland C... more
HelicoptersJSC Euro-Asia Air takes delivery of two AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - AW and SWFSK are evaluating the setting up of a joint-venture
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that JSC Euro-Asia Air of Kazakhstan has taken delivery of two AW-139 medium twin helicopters during an official ceremony held at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate p... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica. Performance by sector: AgustaWestland
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 2,499 million (+14%); adjusted EBITA: EUR 237 million (+2%)
"Revenues were EUR 2,499 million, a rise of EUR 311 million (+14%) versus EUR 2,188 million in the same period of 2008. The increase was mainly driven by the Company’s helicopter operations, where production v... more
HelicoptersKazakhstan and Finmeccanica sign Memorandum of Understanding
Rome, Italy - Moreover, plans for a jv between AW and the SWFSK to build a civil helicopter training and maintenance centre are currently being evaluated
"Kairat Kelimbetov, the Chairman of the Sovereign Wealth Fund Samruk-Kazyna, and Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, Chairman and CEO of Finmeccanica, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conclude... more
HelicoptersAlpen Co. Ltd orders an AW-109 Power helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - Its delivery by the end of this year
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, and Kaigai Aviotech Corporation announced that Alpen Co. Ltd of Japan has ordered an AW-109 Power light twin turbine engine helicopter. This aircraft will be... more
HelicoptersPZL-Swidnik delivered 1000th airframe to AgustaWestland
Cascina Costa, Italy - The helicopter model was the AW-109 LUH
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that Polish helicopter manufacturer PZL-?widnik delivered the 1000th fuselage to AW during an official ceremony held last Wednesday in ?widnik, marking... more
HelicoptersBharat Hotels Limited takes delivery of a Grand helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - During an official ceremony recently held at AW's Vergiate plant
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that Bharat Hotels Limited (BHL), India’s largest privately owned Hotel Company, has taken delivery of a Grand twin engine helicopter during an o... more
HelicoptersSamsung takes delivery of its first AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - During a ceremony held at Vergiate plant, near Varese
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Samsung Techwin Co. of South Korea has taken delivery of the first of two AW-139 medium twin engine helicopters. The aircraft was accepted by... more
HelicoptersSELEX Galileo selected by the RAF to protect upgraded Pumas
Luton, UK - As part of the £300 million programme
SELEX Galileo, of Finmeccanica, will provide the Defensive Aids Suite (DAS) as part of the £300 million upgrade programme for 28 of the Royal Air Force’s fleet of Puma Mk1 helicopters. The upgrade, ba... more
HelicoptersFAI awards A-109 Grand helicopter's pilots for world speed record
Cascina Costa, Italy - The De la Vaulx Medal assigned to pilots Scott Kasprowicz and Steve Sheik
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, congratulates pilots Scott Kasprowicz and Steve Sheik, on being named the 2009 recipients of the De la Vaulx Medal, presented by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, du... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland gets contract for UK Apache IOS programme
London, UK - Deal worth € 480 million
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced today the award of the Apache Integrated Operational Support (IOS) contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), valued at GBP439 million (€ 480 million), t... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland congratulates the 2009 Cormorant Trophy Winners
Cascina Costa, Italy - For the skilful night rescue of a skier who had fallen 30 metres down a crevasse on Hamathko Glacier
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, congratulates the crew of the Canadian Forces 442 Search and Rescue Squadron, based at CFB Comox, on winning the 2009 Cormorant Trophy for the skilful night rescue... more
HelicoptersFirst All Nippon Helicopter’s AW-139 achieves operational readiness
Cascina Costa, Italy - For Electronic News Gathering missions
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace, the official distributor for the AW-139 medium twin helicopter in Japan, announced that the first of two AW-139 medium twin helicopters... more
HelicoptersATAK Team announced T-129 maiden flight
Cascina Costa, Italy - The Turkish aviation industry is fully involved in the design, development and production phases of the programme
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the ATAK Team, comprising Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI), Aselsan and AgustaWestland, has successfully performed the maiden flight of the... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland and Heli-One sign Repair & Overhaul agreement
Cascina Costa, Italy - For a centre in Vancouver, Canada
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announces it has signed an agreement with Heli-One for the establishment of a Repair & Overhaul Centre in Vancouver, Canada. Under this agreement the Centre will... more
HelicoptersFirst upgraded British Army Lynx flies with new engines
Yeovil, UK - The first four of the 12 aircraft will be delivered in late 2009 and the remaining eight in 2010
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the successful first flight of the British Army’s first Lynx AH Mk.9A fitted with more powerful CTS800 engines, just 10 months after contract award. T... more
HelicoptersBristow Group Inc. signs an agreement for three AW-139s
Cascina Costa, Italy - To be used to perform off-shore transport missions
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Bristow Group Inc. has signed an agreement for three AW-139 medium twin engine helicopters to be used to perform off-shore transport missions.... more