Sun, Aug 30, 2009
First AW119e For Korea Joins Two AW109's
AgustaWestland and UI International (UII) have been awarded a
contract by the Korean Public Procurement Services to supply the
Korea National Police Agency (KNPA) with one AW119Ke law
enforcement helicopter as part of an on-going program to modernize
the Police helicopter fleet.
This is the first AW119Ke to be purchased by the Korean
Government and the third law enforcement helicopter sold into the
Korean market. It will join two KNPA AW109 helicopters that have
been in service for a number of years. The AW119 Koala enhanced is
an 8 seat single engine helicopter developed to enhance safety and
provide high productivity and performance. The large, unobstructed
cabin permits rapid re-configuration for a variety of missions such
as utility, passenger transport, emergency medical services and the
very popular law enforcement role. High power margins deliver
outstanding performance that makes the AW119Ke cost
effective.
AgustaWestland and United Industries International believe that
this latest addition to the KNPA fleet of law enforcement
helicopters will represent a step up in capability for the Korean
Law Enforcement service in the country. To support the role the
helicopter will be equipped with a powerful search light and cargo
hook for utility operations. UI Helicopter (UIH), a subsidiary of
the UI Group has established a fully approved AgustaWestland
Customer Support Facility in Korea to provide local support to the
KNPA.
AW119 File Photo
Earlier this year the first AW139 helicopter was delivered to
the Gangwon Fire Fighting Department marking the first delivery
into Korea of this popular new generation medium twin engine
helicopter. Three more AW139 helicopters are scheduled to be
delivered into Korea before the end of this year and AgustaWestland
has high hopes that the Korean market will provide an excellent
opportunity for the AW139 and other AgustaWestland products.
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