AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced AgustaWestland North America, Inc. delivered AW139 aircraft to the Egyptian Air Force via its contract with U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) Contracting Center for Foreign Military Sales.
“We’re fully aware of the team it takes to put these aircraft into the hands of our international partners,” said Jeffrey Young, director of the Security Assistance Management Directorate at the recent delivery ceremony.
Produced in the United States at the company’s Philadelphia, Pa. facility, AgustaWestland configured the AW139s for the Egyptian Air Force’s search and rescue missions. “AgustaWestland is proud to have delivered these aircraft early and on budget,” said R. Scott Rettig, chief executive officer of AgustaWestland North America. “The team fulfilled our commitment to exceed our customer’s expectations and we are confident that the AW139 will be an enormous asset for the Egyptian Air Force’s helicopter fleet.”
With the aircraft delivery, AgustaWestland will support the U.S. Army by training aircrews and providing spare parts to ensure fielding of the aircraft.
More than 160 customers in 50 countries use the medium-twin engine AW139 for multi-mission roles. More than 620 AW139s have been sold for search and rescue / emergency medical services (EMS/SAR); offshore transport; law enforcement; utility; and government missions. The AW139 has flown missions for government customers such as the United States Department of Homeland Security, the Republic of Ireland, the UAE Air Force and others.
