Source: DTN News / AgustaWestland
(NSI News Source Info) VERGIATE, Italy - March 8, 2010: AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (JSPL) of India has taken delivery of an AW139 medium twin helicopter. The aircraft configured with a 12 seat cabin will be used for corporate transport purposes in the Delhi and Chhattisgarh areas. The handover of JSPL’s AW139 further expands the presence of the world best selling helicopter in its class in the Indian helicopter market where AgustaWestland has already sold almost ten AW139s for VIP/corporate transport and offshore transport purposes. AgustaWestland’s presence in the Indian commercial helicopter market has grown strongly in recent years, with the sale of over 30 aircraft including the AW119Ke single engine, the AW109 Power and the Grand light twins and the AW139 medium twin helicopters. 
A new generation medium twin-turbine helicopter setting new standards against which all new medium twin are measured, the AW139 has been designed with inherent multi-role capability and flexibility of operation, offering unmatched performance and safety levels as well as the largest and the most comfortable cabin in its class. State-of-the-art mission equipment and outstanding performance enable the AW139 to accomplish its mission in the most demanding operating conditions. Orders for almost 460 AW139s have been placed by over 120 customers from almost 50 countries for many applications including VIP/corporate transport, offshore transport, EMS/SAR, law enforcement, fire fighting, utility and other commercial and government roles.
Part of the Jindal Group, Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (JSPL) is a leading player in steel, power, mining, oil & gas and infrastructure sectors. The company, today, is the largest private sector investor in the state of Chhattisgarh. As JSPL goes about contributing to India’s growth, it is also expanding globally to become one of the most prestigious and dynamic business groups in India.
*Sharp Ocean Signs Contract For Two Grand New And One AW119Ke
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that its authorized distributor Sharp Ocean has signed a contract for two Grand New light twin helicopters and one AW119Ke single engine helicopter. The aircraft will be delivered to Indian private customers and used to perform VIP transport missions. This purchase marks the entrance of the Grand New into the Indian helicopter market and further strengthens the presence of AgustaWestland in the country adding its latest generation Grand to the successful range of commercial helicopters sold in India. The order further expands the presence of the world best selling light twin helicopter for VIP/corporate transport duties on the Indian helicopter market where AgustaWestland has already sold more than 20 light twin helicopters including the AW109 Power and Grand models. Furthermore, the AW119Ke single engine proves once more successful on the Indian market. 
AgustaWestland is proud to have been doing business in India for almost 40 years and the company has seen rapid growth in the Indian commercial helicopter market in recent years for its products. Over 30 aircraft have so far been sold including the AW119Ke single engine, the AW109 Power and the Grand light twins and the AW139 medium twin. An evolution of the highly successful Grand helicopter, the Grand New features the most modern developments in avionics while retaining the outstanding Grand’s characteristics. As the first light twin helicopter on the market fully compliant with the latest advanced global positioning system-based navigation requirements for all weather operations, the Grand New offers operators unprecedented opportunities for the exploitation of rotorcraft capabilities, setting a new standard. Orders for around 290 helicopters have been placed by almost 150 customers in over 30 countries worldwide, to perform a wide range of commercial and public service missions.
The 8-seat AW119Ke is the top-of-the-range helicopter in the single engine market and has excellent performance, even in extremely hot and high operating environments. Over 190 AW119 helicopters have been ordered to date by almost 90 customers in nearly 30 countries. Thanks to its outstanding features in terms of performance, cabin space and safety, the AW119Ke is perfectly suited to perform many tasks including VIP/corporate transport, utility, fire-fighting, EMS, offshore transport, law enforcement and military duties.
AgustaWestland is proud to have been doing business in India for almost 40 years and the company has seen rapid growth in the Indian commercial helicopter market in recent years for its products. Over 30 aircraft have so far been sold including the AW119Ke single engine, the AW109 Power and the Grand light twins and the AW139 medium twin. An evolution of the highly successful Grand helicopter, the Grand New features the most modern developments in avionics while retaining the outstanding Grand’s characteristics. As the first light twin helicopter on the market fully compliant with the latest advanced global positioning system-based navigation requirements for all weather operations, the Grand New offers operators unprecedented opportunities for the exploitation of rotorcraft capabilities, setting a new standard. Orders for around 290 helicopters have been placed by almost 150 customers in over 30 countries worldwide, to perform a wide range of commercial and public service missions.
The 8-seat AW119Ke is the top-of-the-range helicopter in the single engine market and has excellent performance, even in extremely hot and high operating environments. Over 190 AW119 helicopters have been ordered to date by almost 90 customers in nearly 30 countries. Thanks to its outstanding features in terms of performance, cabin space and safety, the AW119Ke is perfectly suited to perform many tasks including VIP/corporate transport, utility, fire-fighting, EMS, offshore transport, law enforcement and military duties.
