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HelicoptersAgustaWestland Philadelphia delivers 200th AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - Featuring a firefighting configuration
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced today that the Company’s Philadelphia assembly line has built and delivered its 200th AW-139 helicopter, featuring a firefighting configuration for delivery to Mitsui B... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica-AgustaWestland: Life Flight Network takes delivery of 15th AW-119Kx helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - From the Philadelphia assembly line
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced last Wednesday that it has built and delivered from the Philadelphia assembly line the 15th AW-119Kx for Life Flight Network, the latest addition to their Pacific N... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica-AgustaWestland: JNPA orders an AW-109 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - The Power aircraft will replace an ageing B-206 model and will be delivered to the customer in December 2015
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland and Kanematsu Corporation announced that the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) has ordered one AW-109 Power light twin helicopter which will be operated by Kyoto Police. The... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Finmeccanica: the Italian judge accepts the requests made by AW to bring to an end the Indian case
Rome, Italy - In connection with the judicial proceedings regarding the supply of 12 AW-101 VVIP aircraft to the Indian Government
In connection with the judicial proceedings regarding the supply of 12 AW-101 VVIP helicopters to the Indian Government pursuant to understandings dated 2010, Finmeccanica hereby informs that the judge... more
HelicoptersArmed Forces of Malta celebrate the delivery of their first AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - During an official ceremony
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced that the Armed Forces of Malta celebrated yesterday the delivery of their first AW-139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter during an official ceremony. The aircraft, d... more
HelicoptersMaryland State Police takes delivery of 10th AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - AgustaWestland sells another Corporate/Vip AW-139 in North America
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland has delivered to Maryland State Police the 10th AW-139 helicopter to be used for the state’s emergency medical, search and rescue, law enforcement and homeland security mis... more
HelicoptersHeliconia Aero Solutions takes delivery of two AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - To perform off-shore transport missions in Morocco
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland and Heliconia Aero Solutions announced the delivery of two AW-139 intermediate class twin-engine helicopters to perform off-shore transport missions in Morocco. The first a... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland and Italian Air Force sign training services cooperation agreement
Cascina Costa, Italy - It follows the Letter of Intent signed earlier this year in March
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced that it has signed a cooperation agreement with the Italian Air Force for training services aimed at further strengthening their already well-established cooperation t... more
HelicoptersAustralian Helicopters signs for six AW-139 helicopters for EMS missions by Air Ambulance Victoria
Cascina Costa, Italy - Under a 10 year agreement to perform Emergency Medical Service
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland and Australian Helicopters announce the signature of a contract for AW-139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters that will be operated for Ambulance Victoria under a 10 year a... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica-AW signs contract for Brazilian Navy's Lynx helicopters upgrade
Rome, Italy - Valued in excess of USD 160 million (EUR 117 million)
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland signed a contract for the upgrade of eight Lynx Mk21A helicopters of the Brazilian Navy’s Naval Aviation. The contract, valued in excess of USD 160 million (EUR 117 million), i... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica-AW: American Helicopter Museum honors "Project Zero" with "2014 Achievement Award"
Cascina Costa, Italy - Different partners to support this plan
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland was honored this week with the "2014 American Helicopter Museum and Education Center Achievement Award" for advancements in rotary wing technologies based on the success of... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica-AW helicopters. Rotorsim surpasses 100,000 hours of simulator training
Sesto Calende, Italy - The joint-venture was established in 2003
Rotorsim, the joint-venture owned equally by CAE and Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland, announced yesterday that it has recently surpassed 100,000 hours of simulator training. The jv was established in 2... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica-AW: KIA orders a GrandNew EMS helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - For new Southern Hokkaido Doctor Heli base
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland and Kaigai Corporation of Japan announced that Kagoshima International Aviation (KIA) has placed an order for a GrandNew light twin helicopter to perform emergency medical s... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Turkish Armed Forces takes delivery of T-129 Atak helicopter
Ankara, Turkey - The delivery is the first of 59 aircraft: 9 in EDH and 50 in B configurations
TAI (Turkish Aerospace Industries) and Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced that the Turkish Armed Forces have taken delivery of their first T-129 ATAK Advanced Attack and Tactical Reconnaissance Helicopter... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica signs two strategic agreements with China for helicopters and for projects
Beijing, China - At the "Business Forum" between the two Countries
At the Italy-China "Business Forum" under way in Beijing, Mauro Moretti, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of Finmeccanica has signed two agreements of strategic importance for the Group. The... more
HelicoptersAW-101 helicopters: India will try to recover 278 million Euros
New Delhi, India - New Delhi's government is studying the order of Milan's Court
The Indian government announced it is planning to "Take immediate steps" to recover 278 million Euros in bank guarantees and performance bonds related to the contract signed with AgustaWestland for the... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Kaan Air orders two helicopters in VIP configuration in Turkey
Cascina Costa, Italy - One AW-139 and one AW-189
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced an order by Kaan Air for one AW-139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter and one AW-189 super medium twin-engine helicopter. Both aircraft will be fitted... more
Helicopters"Marine One": US presidential helicopters manufacturing to be entrusted
Washington, USA - AgustaWestland won the first contract. Five years ago Barack Obama decided to cancel it
A presidential helicopter fleet to renew after 40 years. With an adaptation to new technologies and new global dangers, such as terrorism, that United States are particularly afraid of after 9/11. Actually,... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AW and Heliconia Aero Solutions sign Distributorship Agreement for Morocco
Cascina Costa, Italy - Both companies unveil a first order for two AW-139 helicopters, plus a number of options
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Heliconia Aero Solutions, the flagship Company of Heliconia Group in Morocco, announce the signing of a Distributorship Agreement for AW helicopters models in... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Saudi Aramco signs contract for a further AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - This aircraft will be used to perform off-shore and VIP transport operations in Saudi Arabia
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Saudi Aramco has placed an order for an AW-139 intermediate twin aircraft, further expanding its fleet of AW-139 helicopters and confirming its confidence... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: certification ceremony for the AW-189 helicopter
Vergiate, Italy - Representatives of the government and of Region Lombardy attended the event
The Italian Interior Minister, Angelino Alfano, the Infrastructure and Transport Minister Maurizio Lupi and the President of the Lombardy Region, Roberto Maroni, took part today in the celebrations for... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Japan National Police Agency orders another AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - For law enforcement in Kagoshima Prefecture
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace announced that the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) has ordered another AW-139 intermediate twin helicopter which will be operated... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: CHC AW-139 helicopter fleet sets 100,000 flight hour milestone
Cascina Costa, Italy - The customer operates more than 40 models globally
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that CHC Helicopter’s AW-139 helicopter fleet has set a major operational milestone by reaching 100,000 flight hours, with the fleet "Leader" achieving o... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Armed Forces of Malta acquire a second AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - The first aircraft will be delivered in June 2014
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Armed Forces of Malta has taken up the option for a second AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopter. The aircraft will be used to conduct mainly... more
HelicoptersAW announced the winner of the "Flydeas For the City" helicopter interior design contest
Cascina Costa, Italy - The studio Lanzavecchia+WAI has been selected as the winner from the nine participants
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the winner of the creative contest "Flydeas for the City", during the opening conference at "Fuorisalone 2014", one of the most important design events... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AW and Sino-US Intercontinental announced regional business headquarters grand opening in China
Cascina Costa, Italy - During an official ceremony held today
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Sino-US Intercontinental of China announce the opening of a joint regional business headquarters in Shanghai. The grand opening was celebrated during an official... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: GrandNew helicopter begins New Zealand demonstration tour
Cascina Costa, Italy - The tour will start in New Plymouth and then Wellington, Dunedin, Wanaka and Auckland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that its eight-seat twin-engine GrandNew helicopter will begin a six day demonstration tour of New Zealand on 4th April. The tour will start in New Plymouth... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AW and Italian Air Force (2) sign Letter of Intent for training
Cascina Costa, Italy - The announcement was made on the occasion of the official ceremony for the maiden flight of the first HH-101A helicopter
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and the Italian Air Force announced the signing of a Letter of Intent aimed at further strengthening their already well-established cooperation through the future... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: first Italian Air Force AW-101 helicopter made its maiden flight
Cascina Costa, Italy - Designated the HH-101A "CAESAR"
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the first AW-101 helicopter for the Italian Air Force, designated the HH-101A "CAESAR", made its maiden flight at AW’s Yeovil facility in the UK y... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: EMS provider SevenBar orders GrandNew helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - The SevenBar paint scheme was displayed on the newly-unveiled AW-109 Trekker at last week’s "Heli Expo"
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that SevenBar has placed an order for an EMS configured GrandNew to operate in an air medical transport capacity. Additionally, the SevenBar paint scheme... more
HelicoptersAW-189 helicopter leaves for its first US Demo Tour among OGP operators
Anaheim, Usa - MAG signed contract to purchase first eight New-Generation aircraft
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the new generation medium twin helicopter AW-189 will depart for a demo tour among US Oil & Gas operators in the Gulf of Mexico region, from March... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica: AW signs a contract with Milestone Aviation Group for eight helicopters
Rome, Italy - During the "Heli-Expo"; EUR 360 million the value of the all agreements at the event
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, signed a contract valued at approximately EUR 100 million with Milestone Aviation Group to supply five AW-139 and three AW-189 helicopters. The contract, signed... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. "Heli Expo" Premiere for AgustaWestland family
Cascina Costa, Italy - The event will take place from 25th to 27th February in Anaheim, CA
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that at "Heli Expo 2014", being held in Anaheim, CA, from 25th to 27th February, it will be displaying for the first time in North America the AgustaWestland... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Travira Air to take delivery of two AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will soon enter service for off-shore passenger transport operations in Indonesia
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Travira Air is to take delivery of two AW-139 twin intermediate helicopters. The helicopters will soon enter service for off-shore passenger transport... more
HelicoptersAW: Royal Thai Army takes delivery of two AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Ordered at the end of 2012
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Royal Thai Army has taken delivery of two AW-139 twin-engine helicopters. Ordered at the end of 2012, these aircraft will perform transport and... more
HelicoptersPhilippine Navy signs contract for two additional AW-109 Power helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - The agreement includes initial logistics support and training for aircrew and maintenance personnel
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the signing of a contract with the Philippine Navy for two additional AW-109 Power maritime helicopters. The helicopters will be used for a wide range... more
HelicoptersAW: Korea's Chungnam Fire Fighting Department orders an AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - For public utility missions
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced an order by the Republic of Korea’s Public Procurement Service and Chungnam Fire Fighting Department, for one AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopter. T... more
HelicoptersAW-189 helicopter achieves EASA certification
Cascina Costa, Italy - Delivery of the first two models in off-shore configuration to Bristow Group is imminent
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the new generation AW-189 medium twin engine helicopter has been issued with type certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on 7th... more
HelicoptersEASA certifies two new-generation European helicopters: AW-189 and EC-175
Cologne, Germany - Both aircraft now comply with the highest and most stringent safety requirements
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued on Friday 7 February 2014 a Type Certificate to AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, for the AW-189 medium twin-engine helicopter. This certification... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Finmeccanica: AW awarded two contracts by the UK MoD
Rome, Italy - For a total value of about EUR 910 million
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has been awarded two contracts by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) for a total value of about EUR 910 million. The first contract includes the conversion of... more
HelicoptersAW signs contract with Norway for 16 AW-101 helicopters, plus support and training
Cascina Costa, Italy - Valued at approximately £1 billion (€1.15 billion); option for six further aircraft
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that it has been awarded a contract for 16 AW-101 helicopters plus support and training, valued at approximately £1 billion (€1.15 billion), to meet th... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica: Norway purchases 16 AW-101 helicopters
Rome, Italy - For SAR configuration
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has been awarded a contract worth about EUR 1.15 billion to supply 16 AW-101 search & rescue (SAR) helicopters to Norway. The contract includes support and training... more
HelicoptersAW: a GrandNew helicopter ordered by the Brazilian State of San Paulo
Cascina Costa, Italy - The contract includes a logistic support and maintenance package
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Government of the State of San Paulo in Brazil has placed an order for a GrandNew light twin helicopter. The aircraft will be operated by the... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Italian Police takes delivery of its fifth AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - It will be based in Reggio Calabria
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the Italian Police has taken delivery of a fifth AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopter which will be based in Reggio Calabria. The contract, which... more
HelicoptersDutch Navy receives mission planning system for the NH-90 NFH fleet
De Koov, Netherlands - Aimed at both supporting new aircraft functionalities and implementing enhancements
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) has taken delivery of a Mission Planning & Analysis System (MPAS) in the Final Operative Configuration for its fleet... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Dubai Police to operate five AW-169 helicopters
Dubai, UAE - This contract marks the entrance of the aircraft into the Middle East market
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Dubai Police will operate five AW-169 light intermediate helicopters to perform a range of missions including law enforcement, emergency medical... more
HelicoptersAW: Dubai Air Wing orders an AW-189 helicopter
Dubai, UAE - To perform VIP transport missions
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Dubai Air Wing has placed an order for one AW-189 8-tonne class twin engine helicopter to perform VIP transport missions. This contract is the... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Gulf Helicopters signs firm orders for 15 AW-189 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - After the preliminary sale contract announced in early 2012
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Gulf Helicopters of Qatar has signed firm orders for fifteen AW-189 helicopters. This signing follows the preliminary sale contract announced in early... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Philippine Air Force signs contract for eight AW-109 Power helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Deliveries will start in 2014
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Philippine Air Force has signed a contract for eight AW-109 Power light twin-engine helicopters. These aircraft will be used to perform a range... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica. AgustaWestland: new contracts for the supply of 17 helicopters
Rome, Italy - By different customers, worth a total of about EUR 128 million
AgustaWestland, a Finmneccanica company, has been awarded contracts worth a total of about EUR 128 million by different customers for the supply of 17 helicopters for both government and commercial roles. In... more