Kaan Havacilik Takes Delivery Of 2 AW109 Powers

(April 30, 2008) -- AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that Kaan Havacilik of Turkey has taken delivery of its first two AW109 Power light twin turbine engine helicopters. The aircraft handover has been performed during an official ceremony held at AgustaWestland Vergiate plant today. These two helicopters are provided with a 6 seat and an exclusive 5 seat Elite VIP/corporate transport configuration respectively. The 6 seat-configured helicopter will be operated by leading Turkish company Halikarnas.

AgustaWestland has experienced a significant growth in the Turkish commercial helicopter market in recent years and has a longstanding presence in the country through both its products and commercial as well as industrial relationships with Turkish companies. Several AgustaWestland commercial helicopters of different types have been ordered in Turkey by various customers so far. Major results in the commercial helicopter market have been achieved for VIP/corporate transport and EMS applications.

Source : AgustaWestland

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