21-Dec-2010 Source: HeliHub.com
The second AW119Ke for the Brazilian state of Goias is currently undergoing flight testing at AgustaWestland’s Philadelphia facility. The helicopter has been mostly financed with a grant from SENASP – Serviço Nacional de Seleção Pública. Three pilots have been trained up to fly this helicopter, including Melati Carrasco. Goias has a population of nearly 6 million and covers just over 130,000 square miles.
Using callsign “Falcão 02” (Falcon 02 in English), this helicopter is expected to be delivered to Brazil in January 2011. Serialled 14769, and test flying on US registration N386SH, this aircraft will become PR-PMG with Goias Military Police