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HelicoptersLife Flight Network signs firm orders for three AW-119Kx helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Completing the 15 aircraft acquisition plan
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced Life Flight Network has signed firm orders for three AW-119Kx single engine helicopters, completing the 15 helicopter acquisition plan, to meet its future... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: TriState CareFlight fleet milestone of 60,000 hours
Cascina Costa, Italy - It operates a total of 40 aircraft, including 22 AW-119 and 10 AW-109 Power
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that TriState CareFlight, an air medical transport service operating in the Southwestern United States, has reached a fleet milestone of 60,000 hours.... more
HelicoptersAW: Uniflight named as service center for helicopters operating in the USA
Cascina Costa, Italy - It will perform periodic maintenance inspections on all AW-119 and GrandNew aircraft
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, has named Uniflight as Authorized Service Center for AW helicopters operating in the United States. With this agreement, Uniflight becomes AgustaWestland’s n... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica: the NH-90 helicopter exceeded 1000 hours of flight in Afghanistan
Herat, Afghanistan - After a little more than a year after its first operational mission
After a little more than a year after their first operational mission in Afghanistan, two NH-90 helicopters of the Italian Army Aviation (AVES), part of the "Fenice" (phoenix) Task Force have exceeded... more
HelicoptersFirst production AW-189 helicopter performs its maiden flight
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft is expected to be delivered to Bristow Helicopters by year end
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the first production AW-189, 8 tonne class twin engine helicopter performed its maiden flight at Vergiate plant (Italy) today. The aircraft is expected... more
HelicoptersEverett Aviation certifies first AW-139 helicopters in Tanzania
Cascina Costa, Italy - Two aircraft delivered and a third unit is expected within this year
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Bristow and Everett Aviation have taken delivery two AW-139 helicopters and the aircraft have been the first to be certified for operations in Tanzania.... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland delivers 600th AW-139 helicopter with a special paint scheme
Cascina Costa, Italy - To a South African private customer
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the delivery of a second AW-139 intermediate twin helicopter featuring a highly customized exterior painting scheme to a South African private customer.... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland delivers 10th AW-119Kx helicopter to Life Flight Network
Cascina Costa, Italy - It is also the 150th AW-119 from the Philadelphia assembly line
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced today that it has delivered the 10th aircraft in support of Life Flight Network’s air medical transport missions. The aircraft is also the 150th AW-119 f... more
HelicoptersAW to establish Gulf Helicopters as an AW-139 authorized training centre in Qatar
Cascina Costa, Italy - And its fleet for this model achieves 40,000 hour milestone
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced the establishment of Gulf Helicopters (GH) as an AW Authorised Training Centre. Doha-based Gulf Helicopters provides training services using an AW-139... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AgustaWestland strengthens its presence in the Italian VIP market with new orders
Cascina Costa, Italy - Contracts for a total of three AW-139 and one GrandNew
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced a string of new VIP orders from different leading customers in Italy, thus further expanding its presence in this key market with its new generation helicopter... more
HelicoptersAvincis Group signs contracts for three new AW helicopters
Milan, Italy - Two AW-189 and one AW-139
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the signature of a contract for three aircraft from the AgustaWestland Family of new generation helicopters including one AW-139 intermediate and two AW-189,... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AgustaWestland: GrandNew training services go live in Switzerland
Cascina Costa, Italy - At the Swiss Aviation Training facility located in Zurich
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that a comprehensive range of training services dedicated to the GrandNew light twin helicopter model is available for global customers and supplied by... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AW congratulates RCAF "Rescue 912" crew from 103 Squadron
Cascina Costa, Italy - On "Winning 2013 Cormorant Trophy" and "Prince Philip Helicopter Rescue Award"
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, congratulates the Royal Canadian Air Force crew of search and rescue helicopter “Rescue 912” for winning both this year’s Cormorant Trophy, and the Prince Phili... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AgustaWestland announced the opening of a new R&O facility for its subsidiary AAS
Cascina Costa, Italy - It has a surface of 2,016 m² and is located in Zaventem close to Brussels airport
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the opening of a new Repair and Overhaul facility for its subsidiary Agusta Aerospace Services (AAS), thus further expanding its Customer Support activities... more
HelicoptersAW-169 helicopter presented to the Italian EMS community
Cascina Costa, Italy - During the "HEMS 2013" conference held in Massa Carrara
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, showcased for the first time the new generation 4.5 tonne-class light intermediate twin engine AW-169 at the "HEMS 2013" Conference, held in Massa Carrara, Italy.... more
HelicoptersFirst AW-139 helicopter delivered to the Swedish Maritime Administration
Cascina Costa, Italy - During an official ceremony held at Vergiate plant
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Swedish Maritime Administration has taken delivery of its first AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopter during an official ceremony held at... more
HelicoptersAW: Asahi Shimbun orders an AW-169 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - For ENG operations
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace announced that Japan's leading newspaper ‘The Asahi Shimbun' has placed an order for one AW-169 4.5 ton class helicopter. This aircraft, w... more
HelicoptersAW-139 helicopter received by Weststar Aviation Services
Cascina Costa, Italy - In total, WAS has ordered 30 aircraft from AW since 2010
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, today announced that Weststar Aviation Services of Malaysia has taken delivery of an additional AW-139, bringing the total delivered of the type to 18 in support... more
HelicoptersAW and Russian Helicopters sign Heads of Agreement to develop a new 2.5t helicopter
Moscow, Russia - At the "MAKS 2013 air show"
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec, and AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that they have signed a Heads of Agreement at the "MAKS 2013 air... more
HelicoptersAW-139 helicopters. "MAKS 2013": AgustaWestland and UTair sign service centre agreement
Moscow, Russia - Aircraft are deployed and operated from bases in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Sochi and from additional bases in Siberia
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the signing of a Service Centre Agreement with UTair Aviation of Russia during an official ceremony held at "MAKS 2013" last Tuesday. Under the agreement... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AgustaWestland To Expand Its Facilities In Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Daniele Romiti, CEO, AgustaWestland, announcing the plan at LABACE in Sao Paulo
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that its Brazilian subsidiary AgustaWestland Do Brasil is to undergo a major expansion with the building of a new facility in Sao Paulo which... more
HelicoptersOHI Group Takes Delivery Of Three AW139 Helicopters
Sao Paulo, Brazil - OHI Group also has plans to further expand its fleet of AgustaWestland helicopters, including possibly adding new models to its fleet.
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that OHI Group took delivery of three AW-139 helicopters equipped for offshore transportation on 8th August 2013 at the AgustaWestland Philadelphia... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Bristow Group signed a contract for 11 AW-189 helicopters
London, UK - They will be used for SAR services in and around the UK
At a ceremony held in London on 18th July (but communicated only yesterday), AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Bristow Group signed a contract for 11 AW-189 Search & Rescue (SAR) helicopters... more
HelicoptersAW: first five Merlin Mk2 helicopters delivered to Royal Navy
Yeovil, UK - During a ceremony held at RNAS Culdrose
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the first five AW-101 Merlin HM Mk 2 helicopters have been delivered to the Royal Navy's 824 Naval Air Squadron based at RNAS Culdrose in Southwest... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Armed Forces of Malta sign contract for one AW-139 helicopter
Valletta, Malta - Plus two options. The first aircraft will be delivered within June 2014
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Armed Forces of Malta has signed a contract for one intermediate twin AW-139 helicopter plus two options, to perform maritime border patrol and... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and events. AgustaWestland displays AW-169 mock-up and Virtual Trainer (VIPT)
Orlando, Usa - Within its booth at the "Airborne Law Enforcement Association" this week in Orlando
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, continues to lead the way in airborne law enforcement safety and innovation by showcasing the AW-169 Mock-up as well as the Virtual Interactive Procedure Trainer... more
HelicoptersAW: a GrandNew helicopter delivered to German Eichsfeld Air
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will also be operated in Cote d'Azur and Sardinia during the Summer season
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the delivery of a GrandNew light twin helicopter to Eichsfeld Air of Germany. Based in Berlin, this aircraft will enable Eichsfeld Air to resume its rotorcraft... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Italian Police received its first two AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Additional aircraft will be delivered to the customer in the coming months
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Italian Police has taken delivery of its first two AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopters on schedule. These helicopters will be operated... more
HelicoptersFirst Italian Army ICH-47F Chinook helicopter performed its maiden flight
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft took to the air for 15 minutes
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that the first ICH-47F Chinook helicopter for the Italian Army successfully accomplished its maiden flight on June 24th at Vergiate in Italy. The... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: sale of the fourth AW-139 helicopter for corporate fleet in the UK and Ireland
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be delivered in 2014 to an undisclosed customer
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announces the sale of the fourth AW-139 intermediate twin helicopter for corporate transport in the UK & Ireland. This latest sale continues the success of the AW-139... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and courts. Former Finmeccanica CEO released
Rome, Italy - Giuseppe Orsi had been jailed on February 12
Giuseppe Orsi, former Chief Executive Officer of Finmeccanica, was released from jail on Saturday 4 May 2013: he was arrested on February 12 over allegations of corruption in a deal for the supply of 12... more
HelicoptersAW: the first NH-90 TTH helicopter in FOC configuration delivered to the Italian Army
Cascina Costa, Italy - During an official ceremony held at AW's Venice-Tessera plant
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the first NH-90 TTH helicopter in FOC (Final Operational Capability) configuration for the Italian Army has been delivered during an official ceremony... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: delivery of the first AW-101 VVIP helicopter to Turkmenistan Airlines
Cascina Costa, Italy - The contract for two aircraft was signed at the "2010 Farnborough Air Show"
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the delivery of the first AW-101 VVIP helicopter to Turkmenistan Airlines. The contract for two AW-101 VVIP helicopters was signed at the "2010 Farnborough... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland unveils its latest generation military helicopter
Fort Worth, Usa - Official presentation for the AW-169 AAS at the "Army Aviation Association of America Annual Professional Forum and Exposition"
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has officially unveiled the latest generation AW-169 AAS military helicopter during a dedicated ceremony held at the "Army Aviation Association of America Annual... more
HelicoptersThree AW-109 Power helicopters to Philippine Navy
Cascina Costa, Italy - Plus two options
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the signing of a contract with the Philippine Navy for three AW-109 Power maritime helicopters plus two options. The helicopters will be used for a wide... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland (Finmeccanica): new helicopter orders at "LIMA" exhibition
Rome, Italy - For a total of eleven aircraft to commercial and military clients
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has announced new orders, valued about EUR 110 million, at "LIMA exhibition" ("Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace"), that is taking place in Langkawi,... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica. AW helicopters for Bristow Group
Rome, Italy - Model AW-189 for SAR services
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has been selected by Bristow Group Inc. –which has been awarded the contract by the UK Department for Transport- to provide AW-189 helicopters for Search &... more
HelicoptersAW-169 helicopter order in Australia
Cascina Costa, Italy - The contract signed during the opening day at the "Avalon Airshow"
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the sale of a further VIP-transport configured AW-169 light intermediate helicopter in Australia. The contract was signed with an undisclosed customer... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland's Oversight Committee
Rome, Italy - From three to five members
Finmeccanica communicates that the AgustaWestland SpA's Board of Directors has arranged to expand the Oversight Committee from three to five members, appointing the criminal defense lawyer Fulvio Simoni... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: fourth AW-169 helicopter completed its maiden flight
Cascina Costa, Italy - At its Vergiate plant, in Italy
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that the fourth prototype of the new generation 4.5 tonne class light intermediate AW-169 helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight at AgustaWestland’s V... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica: eight AW-159 helicopters to South Korea
Rome, Italy - Deliveries will start in 2015 and will be completed in 2016
Finmeccanica announced on January 15, 2013 that the Republic of Korea (South Korea) has selected the AgustaWestland AW-159 to meet its maritime operational helicopter requirement. The programme, which... more
HelicoptersMBA appointed distributor for the AW-169 helicopter in Japan
Cascina Costa, Italy - The distributorship agreement includes a commitment for the sale of twenty aircraft
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has announced that Mitsui Bussan Aerospace (MBA) has been appointed official distributor for the all new AW-169 helicopter in Japan. The distributorship agreement,... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland helicopters: contracts signed with the UK MoD and with Azerbaijan Airlines
Rome, Italy - With a total value of about EUR 435 million
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has signed contracts with a total value of about EUR 435 million in the UK and Azerbaijan. In particular, AgustaWestland has signed a three year contract (from... more
HelicoptersAW-169 and AW-139 helicopters to Kaan Air
Cascina Costa, Italy - For VIP/corporate missions
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Kaan Air has signed an additional preliminary order for one AW-169 light intermediate twin-engine helicopter and a contract for one AW-139 intermediate... more
HelicoptersOne AW-169 helicopter to Starspeed Ltd.
Cascina Costa, Italy - Plus an option for an additional aircraft
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Starspeed Ltd. of the UK has signed a preliminary sale contract for one AW-169 light intermediate helicopter plus an option for an additional aircraft.... more
HelicoptersAW-169 helicopter: the third prototype performed its maiden flight
Cascina Costa, Italy - A fourth model is scheduled to fly in early 2013
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the third prototype of the new generation 4.5 tonne light intermediate AW-169 helicopter recently successfully completed its maiden flight at Cascina... more
HelicoptersMaritime Search and Rescue: Sweden orders seven AW-139 helicopters (VIDEO)
Cascina Costa, Italy - The deliveries from Spring of 2013 to 2014
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced on November 20 that it has signed a contract with the Swedish Maritime Administration for seven AW-139 intermediate twin helicopters. The aircraft will... more
HelicoptersAW: Fire Fighting Department of Beijing Public Security Bureau takes delivery of an AW-139 helicopter
Zhuhai, China - Two models of this type (VIP) delivered in China Quinghai Province
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Fire Fighting Department of Beijing’s Public Security Bureau has taken delivery of an AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopter. This a... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica BoD. Performance by business segment: AW helicopters
Rome, Italy - New orders: for the reporting period came to €2,276 million
AgustaWestland New orders: for the reporting period came to €2,276 million, up 13% over the corresponding period of the previous year (€2,007 million). Helicopters (new and upgrades) account for 75.... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland-Finmeccanica (2): Emilio Dalmasso's testimony on Panama's helicopter supply
Rome, Italy - "There was the need to close also the 'Collateral contract' with the foreign broker"
The Italian newspaper "Corriere della Sera", in its edition released on Thursday 25 October 2012, reports some snatches of the testimony on June 4, 2012 of Emilio Dalmasso, Senior Vice President Commercial... more