Article Posted on : - Apr 15, 2011

Grand light twin engine helicopter. Photo by Augusta Westland.

WASHINGTON (BNS): Liza Transport International of Burkina Faso has recently taken delivery of a Grand light twin engine helicopter to be used for VIP/passenger transport duties.

This handover marks the entrance of AgustaWestland in Burkina Faso and expands the presence of company’s helicopters in the Sub-Saharan Africa French speaking region following sales in Congo Brazzaville and Benin.

The Grand has set new standards in the light twin market and features the highest cruise speed, full Category A/Class 1 performance, the largest and most comfortable cabin in the light twin class as well as state-of-the-art avionics, according to the company.

A wide choice of modular interiors and tailored avionics solutions makes it a suitable platform for a range of roles including corporate/VIP transport, EMS, SAR, offshore transport, patrol and government agency missions, it said.