Tokyo Metropolitan Police Orders Its 2nd AW139

(May 29, 2008) -- AgustaWestland and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace are pleased to announce that the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Agency (TMPA) has signed a contract for its second AW139 medium-twin helicopters in utility configuration. The TMPA received its first AW139 in March 2006.

The TMPA follow on order confirms the continuing success of the AW139 in the Japanese medium helicopter market and further TMPA orders are expected soon as part of a fleet modernization programme to replace older models that no longer comply with modern safety standards. Tokyo Metropolitan Police AW139s are equipped with NVG compatible cockpit, search light, loudspeaker, rescue hoist, HD side mounted camera, emergency floats, rappelling kit and other specific mission police equipment.

Source : AgustaWestland

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