Pakistan to acquire AW139 helicopters from Italy
Italian defence conglomerate Leonardo-Finmeccanica will supply an undisclosed number of AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters to Pakistan under a new contract.
Caption: The AW139 helicopter. A Leonardo-Finmeccanica photo
ROME (BNS): Pakistan has ordered an undisclosed number of AgustaWestland AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters from Italy's Leonardo-Finmeccanica group.
The contract was signed in Islamabad in the presence of Italian Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo.
The contract is part of a fleet renewal programme spread over several batches including a logistic support and training package.
The AW139s, deliveries of which are expected in 2017, will be used to perform search and rescue across the nation, Leonardo-Finmeccanica said on May 24.
A total of 11 AW139s are already in service in Pakistan, with 5 aircraft operated for Government relief and transportation duties.
The contract was signed in Islamabad in the presence of Italian Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo.
The contract is part of a fleet renewal programme spread over several batches including a logistic support and training package.
The AW139s, deliveries of which are expected in 2017, will be used to perform search and rescue across the nation, Leonardo-Finmeccanica said on May 24.
A total of 11 AW139s are already in service in Pakistan, with 5 aircraft operated for Government relief and transportation duties.
