Fourth corporate AW139 sold into UK market
Source: AgustaWestland, 22-May-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the sale of the fourth AW139 intermediate twin helicopter for corporate transport in the UK & Ireland. This latest sale continues the success of the AW139 in the UK & Ireland corporate helicopter market in the last two years. The helicopter will be delivered in 2014 to [...]
HeliRussia – Exclases signs for five AW139s
Source: HeliVert, 17-May-13
HeliVert, a Russian Helicopters and AgustaWestland joint venture, and Exclases Russia are pleased to announce the signing of a contract between the JV and Exclases Russia for the supply of five AW139 helicopters which will be assembled at the HeliVert plant in Tomilino near Moscow. This contract, which includes a mix of five VIP and [...]
RBC makes C$500K donation to STARS
Source: Leader~Post, 16-May-13
Lacy Panno, a flight nurse with the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS), is excited. (See Full Story)
Neighbours complain at temporary EMS helipad
Source: The Sudbury Star, 15-May-13
It may be little consolation to residents in the Kirkwood Drive-Ramsey Lake Road area who are furious about a temporary helipad being located in their neighbourhood, but the notice is in the mail. (See Full Story)
Sky Shuttle Helicopters’ First All-Female Crew
Source: Sky Shuttle Hc, 07-May-13
Sky Shuttle Helicopters Limited is pleased to announce that today, on 6 May 2013, Captain Meg Lam and First Officer Kirsty Holtkamp became the company’s first ever all-female helicopter crew to operate flights between Hong Kong and Macau. Captain Meg Lam, who was born and raised in Hong Kong, fell in love with the helicopter when she [...]
Ornge Sells Two Surplus AW139s
Source: Ornge, 02-May-13
Ornge, Ontario’s provider of air ambulance and related services, announced today two surplus AW139 helicopters have been sold. The selling price was $20 million USD for two aircraft, or $10 million per helicopter. “With the sale of these helicopters, Ornge has taken another important step in addressing legacy issues inherited from previous leadership,” said Dr. [...]
Former Ornge directors say they didn’t know about CEO’s extra fees
Source: CTV News, 25-Apr-13
Several former directors of Ornge say they were kept in the dark about extra fees ousted CEO Chris Mazza collected on top of his high salary from Ontario’s troubled air ambulance service. (See full story)
UK – Dyson adds second AW139 to corporate fleet
Source: HeliHub.com, 24-Apr-13
British manufacturer Dyson has added a second AgustaWestland AW139 to its corporate fleet. HeliHub.com understands this will replace their Dauphin G-DOLF and joins their first AW139 G-OAWL. The new aircraft carries registration G-DCOI which reflects the original vacuum cleaner which Dyson produced – the DC-01 – which launched the success of the company after James [...]
Dart launches lightweight interior ceiling panels for AW139
Source: DART Aerospace, 24-Apr-13
DART Aerospace has announced the launch of its new Lightweight Interior Ceiling Panels for the AW139 aircraft. This new member of the interior accessories product family is another one of DART’s cost-effective, weight-saving solutions designed specifically to reduce weight by 45lbs over conventional OEM panels. DART’s lightweight panels provide operators with increased flexibility to carry [...]
UTair becomes first Russian AW139 operator
Source: UTair, 10-Apr-13
[electronic translation] “UTair» (UTair Aviation) commenced operation of a new type of helicopter – AW139 of AgustaWestland. Currently operates two machines, in general contract includes aircraft technical maintenance 10 such aircraft. AW139 – the new generation twin-engine helicopter manufactured by AgustaWestland (Italy), which combines the latest developments of designers and high safety standards. An aircraft in [...]
RSG Delivers Universal Gimbal Mount Design for AW139
Source: Rotorcraft Services Group, 08-Apr-13
Rotorcraft Services Group, Inc. (RSG), an industry leader in aircraft services and product development, announced the successful development of a Universal Gimbal Mount system for the AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter. The lightweight mount design was completed to satisfy the requirements of Nippon Housou Kyoukai (NHK), Japanese National Broadcasting Corporation for Electronic News Gathering (ENG) and digital [...]
Japanese STC for AW139 firefighting belly tank system
Source: Simplex Aerospace, 02-Apr-13
The new Simplex Fire Attack system has a 480 gallon (1,817 liter) water capacity, and is the lightest belly tank system per gallon of capacity on the market today. The system also has an approved maximum speed of 150 KIAS without the hover pump installed (140 KIAS with hover pump installed),making it the fastest helicopter [...]
Weststar signs for six AW139 and two AW189 at LIMA 2013
Source: AgustaWestland, 28-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Weststar Aviation Services are pleased to announce that a contract for the supply of six AW139 and two AW189 helicopters, plus options, was signed today at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) exhibition. The contract signing by Tan Sri Syed Azman Syed Ibrahim, Group Managing Director of Weststar and [...]
Ornge investigation may take another year, says OPP
Source: CBC News, 22-Mar-13
Ontario taxpayers will know within a year whether any charges will be laid in the criminal probe of the troubled Ornge air ambulance service, Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner Chris Lewis said Wednesday (see full story)
New AW139 Simulator Obtains ENAC Certification to Level D
Source: CAE, 21-Mar-13
CAE 3000 Series Level D simulator for AW139 is located at Rotorsim training centre in Sesto Calende, Italy Rotorsim, the joint venture owned equally by CAE (NYSE:CAE)(TSX:CAE) and AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, today announced that ENAC (the Italian Civil Aviation Authority) has certified a CAE 3000 Series AW139 full-flight simulator (FFS), jointly developed by AgustaWestland [...]
Spectro are approved suppliers for debris and oil analysis services for AW139 operators
Source: Spectro, 15-Mar-13
Spectro, and its associated company Jet-Care, the leaders in equipment condition monitoring services for the aviation industry, announce their appointment by AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, as approved suppliers for debris and oil analysis services for all AW139 helicopters. ‘We chose Spectro and Jet-Care to assist in further improving our Technical Services for the AW139 as [...]
New Ontario hospital helipad to improve patient care
Source: Ornge, 12-Mar-13
Markham Stouffville Hospital and Ornge, Ontario’s provider of air ambulance and related services, are pleased to announce the opening of the hospital’s new rooftop heliport. An Ornge helicopter made its inaugural landing at the hospital today and was greeted by hospital CEO, Janet Beed. “This new heliport will help us provide more efficient service to [...]
Honeywell receives FAA STC for AW139 Zing HUMS
Source: Honeywell, 09-Mar-13
Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced that its onboard Zing Health and Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) 1134 has received FAA approval for the Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for installation on AW139 helicopters. This STC, developed in partnership with Air Concepts International, will enable current and new production AW139 operators to select Honeywell’s Zing HUMS 1134 system at [...]
Saudi Medevac to Be Equipped with AW139
Source: AgustaWestland, 07-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract for a fleet of AW139 twin engine helicopters to equip the Saudi Aeromedical Evacuation Department of the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The helicopters will be configured with a dedicated aeromedical interior to perform air ambulance operations, [...]
Waypoint Leasing signs for GrandNew, AW139, AW169 and AW189
Source: AgustaWestland, 07-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that it has signed a multi-year multi-aircraft agreement with Waypoint Leasing LLC (“Waypoint”) for GrandNew, AW169, AW139 and AW189 helicopters. The agreement signed today at Heli-Expo by Ed Washecka, Waypoint Leasing’s CEO, and Emilio Dalmasso, AgustaWestland’s Senior VP Commercial Business, includes an initial firm contract for four [...]
Japan National Police orders two more AW139s
Source: AgustaWestland, 07-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace are pleased to announce they have been awarded a contract by the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) to supply two AW139 twin engine helicopters which will be operated in Hokkaido and Fukushima prefectures. This latest order brings the number of AW139 helicopters ordered by customers in Japan [...]
Korea – AW139 Delivered To Incheon Fire Department
Source: AgustaWestland, 07-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the delivery of an AW139 to the Incheon Fire Fighting Department in the Republic of Korea. The helicopter will perform fire fighting, emergency medical service, air rescue and transport missions. Speaking after the contract award, AgustaWestland’s Head of Region, NE Asia, Andrew Symonds said “We are delighted [...]
Caverton Helicopters orders three more AW139s
Source: AgustaWestland, 07-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Caverton Helicopters has signed a contract for an additional three AW139 helicopters to support new clients in the West African sub-region. Caverton currently operates six AW139’s performing offshore transport missions in support of the oil and gas industry in Nigeria and is the largest operator of [...]
Two corporate operators sign for AW139s
Source: AgustaWestland, 05-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce two corporate operators, located in the Eastern United States, have signed contracts for AW139 twin engine helicopters. AgustaWestland Philadelphia will build and deliver the two helicopters in 2013 and they will be used for corporate transportation. Bob Brant, AgustaWestland Philadelphia’s VP Sales & Marketing, added “We are [...]
AgustaWestland At Heli-Expo 2013
Source: AgustaWestland, 02-Mar-13
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, will be displaying four of its advanced high performance helicopters on stand #2115 at Heli Expo 2013, which is being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 5th to 7th March. AgustaWestland will also be highlighting its Family of new generation helicopters and its customer support and training services. “With the AW189 [...]
Maryland State Police – first pair of AW139s arrive
Source: Frederick News Post, 28-Feb-13
Years after a multimillion-dollar contract to replace the state’s fleet of aged medevac helicopters caused controversy in Annapolis, two newly purchased aircraft arrived Tuesday at the aviation command of the Maryland State Police (see full story)
Global Financial Markets Forum contracts two AW139s
Source: HeliHub.com, 28-Feb-13
Abu Dhabi Aviation is providing two AW139 aircraft for the Fifth Global Financial Markets Forum, which is being held in Abu Dhabi on February 27-28. Nadder Ahmad Al Hammadi, ADA’s Chairman, is quoted as saying that the aircraft are available for ferry flights and tours for those who wish among the forum participants. “The flights [...]
Ornge Submits First Quality Improvement Plan
Source: Ornge, 27-Feb-13
Ontario patients requiring air ambulance services and critical care transport will receive better care thanks to Ornge’s first Quality Improvement Plan. The Quality Improvement Plan, submitted to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care today, is a requirement under Ornge’s amended Performance Agreement and is a key step to ensuring public confidence in its air [...]
AMS Introduces the Penalty Calculator for AW139 Operators
Source: Aircraft Maintenance Systems, 22-Feb-13
Aircraft Maintenance Systems (AMS), a growing software company that supports aircraft operators, component repair shops, MROs and manufacturers in their maintenance planning and procedures, has today introduced its Penalty Calculator Software Tool. Richard Larue, President of AMS states, “It is a great, time efficient tool specifically for our AgustaWestland 139 operators. The Penalty Calculator provides [...]
Community campaign aims to save Illawarra EMS AW139
Source: Illawarra Mercury, 22-Feb-13
Shellharbour MP Anna Watson wants community support to save the Illawarra’s emergency helicopter service. Wollongong Rotary president Leigh Robinson has created a Facebook group, ‘‘Save the Illawarra Helicopter Service,’’ to help spread the word. (see full story)
Bond to base AW139 at Aberdeen for new North Sea contract
Source: Bond Offshore Helicopters, 21-Feb-13
Bond Offshore Helicopters Ltd, one of the UK’s leading providers of energy support services, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a new contract with BW Offshore. This new contract, worth in the region of £16 million, is to provide crew change support for the BW Offshore (UK) Limited Floating Production Storage and [...]
Ducommun receives multiple AW139 wiring contracts
Source: Ducommun, 20-Feb-13
Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE: DCO) has received a series of contracts from AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation to produce specialized, complex wiring harnesses for the new AW139 multi-mission helicopter. Ducommun LaBarge Technologies will produce the wiring harnesses through December 2014 at the Company’s Joplin, Mo., facility. “We are excited that AgustaWestland has selected Ducommun for this new opportunity,” [...]
Euravia expands MRO capabilities to include P&WC PT6C
Source: Euravia, 05-Feb-13
Euravia has introduced yet another enhancement to its already extensive Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 MRO service capabilities, with the addition of the PT6C series engine. We are pleased to announce that Euravia has received both EASA and FAA approval for the full overhaul of PT6C engines to further complement its existing and internationally renowned [...]
Ornge commits to ensuring EMS service in Thunder Bay
Source: Ornge, 01-Feb-13
Ornge, Ontario’s provider of air ambulance and related services, is reaffirming its commitment to patients in Northern Ontario by taking steps to increase staffing levels at its Thunder Bay base. “We are pleased to announce this enhancement of what is a vital service in the northwest, given the vast geography and long distances between medical [...]
Russian military plans to buy seven VIP AW139s
Source: HeliHub.com, 31-Jan-13
Local press agency RIA Novosti in Moscow is reporting that the Russian Defence Military has announced plans to buy seven AW139 helicopters for VIP transport. The aircraft will be built by HeliVert, the joint venture between Russian Helicopters and AgustaWestland – who in turn recently announced the first flight of a locally-completed AW139. The joint [...]
Ornge introduces new interim interior for AW139s
Source: Ornge, 25-Jan-13
Ornge, Ontario’s provider of air ambulance and related services, is improving patient safety with a new interim interior for its fleet of AW139 helicopters that will allow paramedics to perform CPR at any time during flight. “We transport the most critically injured or ill patients, which means our paramedics must have an effective working environment,” [...]
First flight of Russian-built AW139
Source: Russian Helicopters, 15-Jan-13
HeliVert, a Russian Helicopters and AgustaWestland joint venture, is pleased to announce the first AW139 helicopter assembled in Russia has successfully performed its maiden flight. On December 18, 2012, the first AW139 built in Russia, with the tail number 60001, was rolled out at the Helivert assembly plant to perform ground testing. On the following [...]
Ornge introduces new whistleblower protection policy
Source: Ornge, 07-Jan-13
Ornge, Ontario’s provider of air ambulance and related services is further improving accountability and transparency by introducing a whistleblower policy. “We are truly committed to continuous improvement at Ornge, and that means everyone should feel free to come forward with concerns, without fear of reprisal,” said Ron McKerlie, Interim President and CEO of Ornge. “Our [...]
DART to offer Left-Hand Pilot-in-Command Kits and Cable Cutters
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 18-Dec-12
DART has a wide variety of safety enhancing products that can improve your utility mission by saving time and money, but most importantly making your mission safer. In order to do so, DART is pleased to offer Left-Hand Pilot-In Command Kits and Cable Cutters Kits to provide increased safety and to support operators who have [...]
EASA approves Honeywell’s Primus Epic ADS-B
Source: Honeywell, 13-Dec-12
Honeywell has received a European Technical Standard Order from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approving the use of its Primus Epic Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out transponder in Europe. ADS-B Out enables an aircraft to use precise satellite global positioning (GPS) data to accurately pinpoint its position in real time and broadcast this data [...]
Ornge settles lawsuit with ex-employee
12-Dec-12
Former employee Lisa Kirbie sued Ornge only about six weeks ago, but a spokesman for the EMS operator says the case has now been resolved, though details of the settlement are confidential. (see full story)
Ex-Im Bank finances Brazil-bound AW139s
Source: Ex-Im Bank, 04-Dec-12
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) announced today it will guarantee financing to support the export of U.S.-made helicopters to Brazil. This marks the first time the Bank has financed high-tech AW139 helicopters destined to be operated by Omni Taxi Aereo (OTA) of Rio de Janiero, Brazil. Omni Helicopters International S.A. (OHI) [...]
Kaan Air signs for one more AW169 and AW139
Source: AgustaWestland, 04-Dec-12
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Kaan Air has signed an additional preliminary order for one AW169 light intermediate twin-engine helicopter and a contract for one AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter for VIP/corporate missions. The contracts follow the one signed by the customer just two months ago for two AW169s and one [...]
AgustaWestland confirms five-week-old HeliHub.com story
Source: AgustaWestland, 21-Nov-12
The text of a new press release from AgustaWestland is given below, merely for completeness. HeliHub.com first ran this story on 16th October – see Seven AW139s for the Swedish SAR AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract with the Swedish Maritime Administration for seven AW139 intermediate twin [...]
Beijing Public Security takes delivery of AW139 for fire fighting
Source: AgustaWestland, 20-Nov-12
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Fire Fighting Department of Beijing’s Public Security Bureau has taken delivery of an AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter. This aircraft will perform fire fighting and disaster relief mission in and around Beijing as well as law enforcement missions in cooperation with the Beijing Police. This [...]
China’s Quinghai Province takes delivery of two VIP AW139s
Source: AgustaWestland, 20-Nov-12
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that two AW139 intermediated twin helicopters in VIP transport configuration have been delivered to a customer in China’s Quinghai Province. One of the two helicopters is fitted with a unique mixed VIP-utility configuration including a FLIR camera and rescue hoist. This aircraft will be operated in Gulmud, [...]
UK – Bond to add new base with offshore contract win
Source: Bond Offshore Helicopters, 19-Nov-12
Bond Offshore Helicopters Ltd, one of the UK’s leading providers of energy support services, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a new contract with Perenco Oil and Gas. This new contract, worth in the region of £37 million, is for the provision of crew change flights to Perenco’s newly-acquired assets in the [...]
ORNGE whistleblower sues scandal-plagued air ambulance
Source: Hamilton Spectator, 13-Nov-12
A former employee of ORNGE is suing Ontario’s scandal-plagued air ambulance service, saying she was fired for helping to expose alleged wrongdoing. (see full story)
Formation of Atlantic Aviation creates new force in Nigeria
Source: Jagal Group, 06-Nov-12
Jagal Group today announced the operational start-up of its subsidiary Atlantic Aviation, a helicopter-transportation company providing services to Nigeria’s oil-and-gas industry. Atlantic Aviation is supported by CHC Helicopter, a world leader in providing high-quality helicopter services to customers with offshore O&G platforms and vessels. Atlantic Aviation has been issued an air-operating certificate (AOC) and is [...]
Brunei Shell Petroleum orders two AW139s
Source: AgustaWestland, 06-Nov-12
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd (BSP) has signed a contract for two AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The aircraft will be used to perform offshore transport missions from Anduki base. The helicopters are expected to be delivered in mid 2013. The contract also includes a [...]
Aero Dynamix delivers first aircraft to LAFD
Source: Aero Dynamix, 18-Oct-12
Aero Dynamix added the AgustaWestland AW139 to its STC portfolio of NVG cockpits. With this addition, the Aero Dynamix portfolio now includes 26 multi-ship STCs on 36 different aircraft model types. Aero Dynamix first STC AW139 was delivered to the Los Angeles Fire Department and is the first of three LAFD AW139s to receive the [...]
Seven AW139s for the Swedish SAR
Source: Nordic Rotors, 16-Oct-12
The Swedish Maritime Administration has signed an agreement with the Anglo-Italian helicopter manufacturer AgustaWestland SpA to acquire seven new AW139 helicopters for its nation-wide search and rescue (SAR) service. The first delivey is expected in May 2013. The agency states that “[the] AW139 is a proven rescue helicopter that is optimal for Swedish conditions and [...]
Two more AW139s for Japan’s National Police Agency
Source: AgustaWestland, 10-Oct-12
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the signing of a contract for two additional AW139 medium twin helicopters in Japan with its distributor Mitsui Bussan Aerospace. The AW139s will be operated by the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) to perform multi-role law enforcement missions in the Toyama and Osaka Prefectures. These JNPA helicopters [...]
Mitsui Bussan Aerospace signs for two more AW139s
Source: AgustaWestland, 10-Oct-12
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Mitsui Bussan Aerospace has signed a contract for two more AW139 twin engine helicopters in Japan. This latest order brings the number of AW139 helicopters ordered by customers in Japan to 42. AgustaWestland’s Head of Region, NE Asia, Andrew Symonds said “The AW139 has been extremely [...]
Royal Thai Army signs for two AW139s
Source: AgustaWestland, 09-Oct-12
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Royal Thai Army has signed a contract for two AW139 twin-engine helicopters. These aircraft will be delivered in 2014 to perform transport and utility missions across the nation. The contract, which also includes a comprehensive maintenance and training package, marks the entrance of the AW139 [...]
Russia – TAIF Group expecting corporate AW139 in January 2013
Source: HeliHub.com, 07-Oct-12
Local press БИЗНЕС Online are reporting that Russian comapny TAIF Group are to take delivery of an AgustaWestland AW139 in January 2013. The helicopter is expected to be based at Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. It will be operated for them by Tulpar Gelikopters LLC TAIF has a very wide-ranging portfolio of [...]
Maryland State Police unveil new medevac AW139
Source: Maryland State Police, 07-Oct-12
On Fridya, Governor Martin O’Malley joined Colonel Marcus Brown, officials from AgustaWestland, representatives from the state’s emergency medical services community, and other officials to unveil the first new Maryland State Police medevac helicopter, an important step forward in replacing Maryland’s aging medevac helicopter fleet. “The most sacred responsibility that any government holds is to protect [...]
AgustaWestland announces Southern Africa VIP AW139 order
Source: AgustaWestland, 23-Sep-12
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that it has sold another AW139 to an undisclosed southern African customer for VIP/corporate transport operations. This latest sale follows the sale of AW139s in VIP/Corporate transport configuration to customers in several southern african countries including Namibia, Zambia, Congo Brazzaville, Rwanda and South Africa. The AW139 is the new benchmark [...]
Era Training Center announces Brazilian approval
Source: Era Training Center, 17-Sep-12
Era Training Center LLC (ETC) announced today that Agência Nacional de Aviação (ANAC), the aviation authority of Brazil, has renewed its Part 142 certificate as an authorized ANAC training facility. ANAC also approved and qualified ETC’s EC135 CPDS P2+ and AW139 Level 6 Flight Simulator Training Devices (FSTDs). ANAC is responsible for the regulation and [...]
Kaan Air signs for two AW169s and another AW139
Source: AgustaWestland, 11-Sep-12
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that at the Airex Istanbul 2012 exhibition Kaan Air signed a preliminary sales contract for two AW169 intermediate twin-engine helicopters and a contract for one AW139 medium twin engine helicopter plus further options for both types. The contract marks the entry of the AW169 helicopter into the Turkish helicopter market [...]
Ornge making progress with approval to fly in US Airspace
Source: Ornge, 07-Sep-12
Ornge is improving the quality of patient care with approval to fly air ambulance helicopters in U.S. airspace. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved Ornge’s application to fly helicopters to the U.S., allowing Ornge’s air ambulance helicopter fleet to fly in U.S. airspace and transport patients to or from any U.S. destination. “The [...]
Era Helicopters selects Becker emergency beacon for AW139 SAR fleet
Source: Becker Avionics, 30-Aug-12
Becker Avionics is pleased to announce the selection of its new airborne BD406 Beacon Decoder by Era Helicopters LLC for their Search and Rescue and Emergency Medical Services (SAR/EMS) AW139 helicopter fleet. The BD406 is the most modern-lightweight, competitively priced 406 MHz beacon decoder/locator on the market. Era Helicopters offers 24-hour FAA-approved, full-service SAR/EMS capabilities and [...]
Brazil approves Apical’s cable cutters for AW139
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 29-Aug-12
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce Brazilian (ANAC) Approval of Apical’ s Cable Cutters Kits for AB139 & AW139 model helicopters. FAA, Transport Canada and EASA approvals have been previously received. The Apical AB139 & AW139 Cable Cutters Kits provide a means of protecting the helicopter during a wire strike by providing the capability [...]
Bristow selects FreeFlight Systems’ RANGR ADS-B Solution for GoM AW139 fleet
Source: FreeFlight Systems, 20-Aug-12
FreeFlight Systems announced today that Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), a leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, has selected FreeFlight Systems RANGR FDL-978TX ADS-B Out solution for its AW139 helicopters serving Bristow’s customers in the Gulf of Mexico. The FreeFlight Systems RANGR FDL-978TX system for the AW139 is the first certified, [...]
Helicopters NZ wins AW139 offshore contract in Philippines
Source: Canadian Helicopters, 15-Aug-12
Canadian Helicopters Group Inc. (TSX:CHL.A CHL.B) (the “Company”), an international provider of helicopter transportation and related support services, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Helicopters (NZ) Limited (“HNZ”) has entered into an offshore oil and gas helicopter support contract with Shell Global Solutions International B.V. (“Shell”). Beginning in September 2013 , HNZ will provide crew [...]
AgustaWestland seeks $1.8M back from ORNGE
Source: Toronto Star, 01-Aug-12
AgustaWestland is seeking the return of $1.8M from the controversial marketing services agreement between them and Ontario EMS operator ORNGE – the detail of which is already under investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police. (see full story)
FAA certifies Aerolite lateral stretcher kit for AW139
Source: Aerolite, 31-Jul-12
Aerolite announces FAA certification for an AW139 lateral stretcher kit. The lightweight lateral stretcher can be installed within minutes in place of the center row of pax seats. The kit is meant for AW139 operators that installed standard cabin seat configurations but would like to have the extra capability of transporting a patient on a [...]
Coptersafety signs LOI for AW139 Level-D simulator in Finland
Source: Coptersafety, 31-Jul-12
Coptersafety Ltd is pleased to announce that it has signed a Letter of Intent with a major helicopter simulator manufacturer for the procurement of an AW139 Level-D Full Flight Simulator (FFS). The purchase of this high-end simulator underlines Coptersafety’s commitment to deliver world-class training for AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter crews. In close co-operation with Finnair Flight [...]
Maryland State Police exercises options for three AW139s
Source: AgustaWestland, 19-Jul-12
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Maryland State Police Aviation Command has executed options under their current contract for three additional AW139 medium twin helicopters. These aircraft will be used for emergency medical, search and rescue, law enforcement and homeland security missions. This order follows an initial contract for six AW139s placed [...]
500th AW139 Goes to Weststar Aviation Services
Source: AgustaWestland, 13-Jul-12
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce it handed over the 500th AW139 to Weststar Aviation Services of Malaysia during a ceremony held at the Farnborough International Airshow today. The aircraft was accepted by Tan Sri Syed Azman Syed Ibrahim, Group Managing Director of Weststar from Bruno Spagnolini, CEO, AgustaWestland. The 500th delivery comes [...]
Nigeria’s Caverton Helicopters appointed as an AW Authorized Service Centre
Source: AgustaWestland, 12-Jul-12
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Caverton Helicopters of Nigeria has been appointed an AgustaWestland Authorized Service Centre for the AW139 intermediate twin helicopter in Nigeria., Caverton’s Service Centre based in West Africa’s commercial hub, Lagos, will provide maintenance and repair services and an extensive a spare parts inventory for the type, [...]
All Nippon Helicopter orders third AW139
Source: AgustaWestland, 11-Jul-12
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace, the official distributor for the AW139 medium twin helicopter in Japan, are pleased to announce that All Nippon Helicopter (ANH) has signed a contract for a third AW139 to perform electronic news gathering (ENG) missions. ANH is conducting ENG operations exclusively for Nippon Housou Kyoukai (NHK), Japanese [...]
Russia to deploy AW139s for Special Security Duties
Source: AgustaWestland, 10-Jul-12
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Exclases Holdings Ltd. are pleased to announce that three AW139 helicopters will be introduced into service in Russia to perform special security missions. These aircraft, which will be operated by a Government Agency to enhance security, are scheduled to enter operational service in 2013. This order marks the entrance of [...]
AgustaWestland family of new generation helicopters makes public premiere at Farnborough
Source: AgustaWestland, 10-Jul-12
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that its Family of new generation helicopters is making its first ever public appearance at the Farnborough International Airshow this week. The Family comprising the AW139 intermediate twin together with the first prototypes of the AW169 light intermediate and AW189 8-tonne class will be performing in the [...]
Fifth and final AW139 delivered to New Jersey State Police
Source: AgustaWestland, 10-Jul-12
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the New Jersey State Police has today taken delivery of their fifth and final AW139 helicopter under their fleet replacement program. The aircraft were produced at AgustaWestland’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania production facility. “We are extremely proud to deliver the final AW139 to the New Jersey State Police,” [...]
