Article Posted on : - Feb 23, 2011

AW139 Helicopter.

CASCINA COSTA (BNS): The Gulf Helicopters of Qatar has ordered five AW139 helicopters from AgustaWestland for its offshore passenger transportation operations.

This latest contract adds to the one for twelve aircraft placed by Gulf Helicopters in 2007 as part of its fleet renewal programme.

"We are very pleased that Gulf Helicopters, one of the leading operator in the Middle East, has decided to expand its fleet of AW139s with the further five aircraft,” Emilio Dalmasso, Senior Vice President Commercial Business Unit, AgustaWestland said.

“This follow on contract is clear evidence that the AW139 is the helicopter of choice for offshore transport operations in the Middle East, due to its high performance and safety features,” he added.

Nearly, 350 aircraft are performing offshore transport, VIP/corporate transport, MS/SAR, law enforcement, utility and other missions in different nations.