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UAE: eight AB-139s for Air Force

Abu Dhabi, UAE - Six aircraft to be devoted to SAR operations whereas the remaining two will be deployed for VIP transport

United Arab Emirates Air Force selected the AB-139 as the new SAR (Search and Rescue) and VIP transport helicopter by purchasing eight vehicles and so making the number of the orders rise up to more than 100 for more than 40 customers all over the world. This medium twin chopper produced by AgustaWestland and Bell found in the UAE the third customer which intends to deploy it for military purposes...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 114455
Rome, Italy, 02/17/2005 12:26
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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