Thu, Jul 09, 2009
Other Helicopters On Order For Offshore Support
AgustaWestland has announced that Bel Air's first
AW139 medium twin helicopter named "Spirit of Agusta" has entered
service. The 12 seat configured aircraft, which has started flying
offshore transport missions, was delivered to the Danish customer
last month. This AW139 is the first of several that will be
delivered to Bel Air. Additionally, Bel Air has also been appointed
as official AgustaWestland Service Center for the AW139 in
Denmark.
The AW139 was officially named "Spirit of Agusta" and introduced
to His Royal Highness Prince Henrik of Denmark, Consort to her
Royal Highness the Queen of Denmark Margrethe II, during an
official ceremony recently at Bel Air's headquarters in Holsted.
During the royal visit Susanne H. Lastein, managing director of Bel
Air, said "We could have given the new helicopter lots of possible
names, but in my mind there was absolutely no doubt what to call
it. Considering the fantastic support provided since the very
beginning by AgustaWestland we have made our decision and dedicate
our first AW139 helicopter to AgustaWestland and their fantastic
team".
This aircraft adds to around 150 AW139s in service or on order
for offshore missions with customers around the world. More than
430 AW139s have been sold to over 110 customers in more than 40
countries.
The AW139 is a new generation medium twin-turbine helicopter
setting new standards in the medium twin market. The AW139 is also
the fastest helicopter in its class with a maximum cruise speed of
167 knots and the only medium twin engine helicopter in production
that meets the latest certification standards for safety. The AW139
has quickly become the aircraft of choice for offshore oil and gas
support operations offering unparalleled features in its class in
terms of performance, capacity and safety. The AW139 can be used
for a number of applications including offshore transport, EMS/SAR,
executive/VIP transport, law enforcement and government roles.
Bel Air was established in 1994 and is now a leading Danish
helicopter company providing various helicopter services including
offshore transport and training.
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