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Japanese Coast Guard selected the AgustaWestland AW-139 helicopter

Cascina Costa di Samarate, Italy - For maritime search and rescue operations

AgustaWestland, in collaboration with Mitsui Bussan Aerospace, announced that the Japanese Coast Guard has selected the AW-139 helicopter to replace their ageing Bell 212’s for deployment at Search and Rescue bases throughout Japan. Three helicopters have been ordered this year as the initial phase of a replacement programme for up to 24 helicopters. The AW-139 has been selected as the best helicopter c...

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Rome, Italy, 10/19/2006 14:33
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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