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Fri, Mar 29, 2013

AW189 Helicopter Selected For UK Search And Rescue

Ten-Year Contract Awarded to Bristow

AgustaWestland's AW189 Search & Rescue (SAR) helicopter will play a pivotal role in the provision of SAR services in the U.K. Bristow Helicopters Ltd., which has been awarded the contract by the UK Department for Transport to provide SAR services to the UK for 10 years, has selected the AW189 SAR variant as one of the central platforms for its SAR program. In addition to the aircraft, AgustaWestland will provide related training, maintenance and support services. A total of 11 AW189s will be operated by Bristow in the UK, with a phased-in starting period between 2015 and 2017. The program for AgustaWestland is valued at over 275 million euro ($351 million).

The AW189, the latest helicopter produced and equipped by AgustaWestland to undertake SAR missions, builds on the Company’s heritage and expertise in search and rescue both in the UK and abroad. The iconic Sea King, which has been operational for over 30 years, is currently providing the bulk of Search and Rescue missions in the UK alongside the AW139 which has undertaken the same role, primarily on Britain’s south coast, for the Maritime & Coastguard Agency.
 
"We are delighted to be working with Bristow Helicopters Ltd. to ensure the continuity and success of rescue services in the UK," said Graham Cole, Chairman at AgustaWestland Ltd. "AgustaWestland has been at the heart of UK search and rescue since 1955 and is proud to be continuing its association with this vital service. Bristow’s longstanding experience in life saving operations, together with our mission tailored AW189 helicopter, ensures the UK will continue to have a world-class search and rescue service.”

(Artists rendering provided by AgustaWestland)

FMI: www.austawestland.com

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