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Pakistan strengthens helicopter fleet renewal with additional AW-139s order

Rome, Italy - For utility, SAR and EMS with deliveries starting in early 2018

Leonardo announced today that the Government of Pakistan has signed a new order for an undisclosed number of additional AgustaWestland AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The aircraft will be used to perform utility, SAR (Search and Rescue) and EMS (Emergency Medical Service) operations across the nation. Deliveries are expected to start in early 2018. The contract is a further step towards...

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Rome, Italy, 03/28/2017 15:00
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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