Thu, May 26, 2011
European Transportation Company Adds To Its Fleet Of 60
AWs
European helicopter services provider INAER has signed contracts
with AgustaWestland for seven light twin helicopters. The order is
for two EMS-configured GrandNew light twin helicopters and four
GrandNew light twin and one AW139 medium twin helicopters for
offshore transport. These contracts mark the entrance of the
GrandNew into the European EMS and offshore transport markets. The
GrandNew helicopters for offshore transport will be configured with
six forward-facing cabin seats, the first time such a seating
layout has been fitted in the AgustaWestland light twin range.
GrandNew File Photo
The INAER helicopter fleet includes around 60 AgustaWestland
single engine and light twin engine helicopters comprising the
AW119Ke, AW109 Power, Grand, GrandNew and A109 series, as well as
more than 20 AW139 medium twin engine helicopters.
Emilio Dalmasso, Senior Vice President Commercial Business Unit,
AgustaWestland said "We are delighted to have signed these latest
contracts with one of AgustaWestland's largest commercial customers
which will expand INAER's fleet. The introduction of the very
latest technology in the light twin class means that Grupo INAER is
confirming its confidence in AgustWestland as a supplier of high
performance and cost effective helicopters to meet its future
requirements."
José Caparroz Martínez, Industrial General
Director of Grupo INAER, said "The AW139 has set a new standard in
the offshore transport market in its category for worldwide
operations, increasing capabilities and business opportunities for
the operators, while the GrandNew offers outstanding navigation and
mission capabilities in the light twin category. The adoption
of one more AW139 and the introduction of the GrandNew represent a
tremendous addition to our fleet capabilities, thanks to their
excellent performance, payload and technology for the task."
AW139 File Photo
AgustaWestland boasts a strong and growing presence in the
Iberian helicopter market, where the company has already logged
orders for more than 50 helicopters from its entire commercial
helicopter range. The helicopters perform a large number of
missions including EMS, SAR, fire fighting, passenger transport,
VIP/corporate transport and offshore
transport.
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