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AgustaWestland: Bomba, the Malaysian Department, orders two AW-139s

Cascina Costa, Italy - The helicopters will be used to perform fire fighting and SAR duties

"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has ordered two AW-139 medium twin engine helicopters. These aircraft will be used to perform fire fighting, search and rescue, land reconnaissance and general support duties. The contract also includes conversion training for aircrew and maintenance staff which will be undertaken prior to delivery...

fra/pec - 1098962
Rome, Italy, 01/26/2009 14:21
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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