Gangwon Fire Fighting Department Orders 1 AW139

(March 12, 2008) -- AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that the Korean Government has signed a second contract for an additional AW139 medium-twin helicopter in fire fighting / utility configuration for operation by the Gangwon Fire Fighting Department. The order, secured with the support of AgustaWestland's Korean representative, United Industries International (UII), represents the third AW139 helicopter to be sold into Korea for government applications.

The Gangwon Fire Fighting Department AW139 will perform Fire Fighting duties as its primary task and will be delivered with the capability to operate with bambi bucket and belly tank fire fighting equipment. The helicopter will also be equipped with a rescue hoist, emergency medical services provisions and a cabin configuration to transport 12 passengers and separately two VIP's.

Speaking after the contract award, Giacomo Saponaro, Senior Vice President International Government Business Unit, AgustaWestland said "We were delighted with the first two AW139 sales into the Korea but the third success represents a significant breakthrough into what is recognized as a difficult market to penetrate".

Source : AgustaWestland

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