Bell/Agusta Aerospace (BAAC) has received Italian certification for the AB139 twin-engined utility helicopter, after a 1,600h ground and flight-test programme. The first Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C-67C-powered aircraft will be delivered to an Italian customer this year. BAAC says it has a two-year order backlog for the AB139, which is aimed at offshore, corporate, VIP, emergency medical services and law enforcement markets.
Source: Flight International
Portugal-headquartered emergency aerial services operator Avincis has begun exploring locations for a new training centre to support ambitious growth plans.
Korea Aerospace Industries has completed the construction of a new Rotary Wing Flight Center, where it will conduct research and development work for rotary-wing aircraft.
Long-term customer NHV Group is to begin offshore windfarm support operations with the Airbus Helicopters H175 – the first time super-medium-twin has been used for the role in the North Sea.
