AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (JSPL) of India has taken delivery of an AW139 medium twin helicopter. The aircraft configured with a 12 seat cabin will be used for corporate transport purposes in the Delhi and Chhattisgarh areas. The handover of JSPL’s AW139 further expands the presence of the world best selling helicopter in its class in the Indian helicopter market where AgustaWestland has already sold almost ten AW139s for VIP/corporate transport and offshore transport purposes. AgustaWestland’s presence in the Indian commercial helicopter market has grown strongly in recent years, with the sale of over 30 aircraft including the AW119Ke single engine, the AW109 Power and the Grand light twins and the AW139 medium twin helicopters.

A new generation medium twin-turbine helicopter setting new standards against which all new medium twin are measured, the AW139 has been designed with inherent multi-role capability and flexibility of operation, offering unmatched performance and safety levels as well as the largest and the most comfortable cabin in its class. State-of-the-art mission equipment and outstanding performance enable the AW139 to accomplish its mission in the most demanding operating conditions. Orders for almost 460 AW139s have been placed by over 120 customers from almost 50 countries for many applications including VIP/corporate transport, offshore transport, EMS/SAR, law enforcement, fire fighting, utility and other commercial and government roles.

Part of the Jindal Group, Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (JSPL) is a leading player in steel, power, mining, oil & gas and infrastructure sectors. The company, today, is the largest private sector investor in the state of Chhattisgarh. As JSPL goes about contributing to India’s growth, it is also expanding globally to become one of the most prestigious and dynamic business groups in India.