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United Arab Emirates: two AB-412EPs and two AW-139s for Armed Forces SAR operations

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Thanks to a contract with Falcon Aviation Services and Evergreen Helicopters

United Arab Emirates Armed Forces gave military SAR (Search & Rescue) operations to Abu Dhabi’s Falcon Aviation Services, which will be supported by Evergreen Helicopters Inc. services. Starting from August 31 two AgustaBell AB-412EPs and two AgustaWestland AW-139s will be lined up in three bases to ensure a 24-hour availability. Helicopters are endowed with winch, FLIR (forward looking infrared) i...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 147239
Rome, Italy, 08/21/2006 17:07
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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