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Italian Coast Guard orders two additional AW-139 helicopters

Rome, Italy - Aircraft to perform maritime patrol, search and rescue and emergency medical service missions

Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced today an order for additional two AW-139 intermediate twin helicopters by the Italian Coast Guard. This latest contract will increase the customer’s fleet of AW-139s to twelve. The aircraft will be used to perform a range of missions including maritime patrol, search and rescue (SAR), and emergency medical services. The latest order also includes options for a further t...

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Rome, Italy, 08/04/2016 16:47
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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