European consortium Temporary Associated Companies has been awarded a contract by the regional government of Tuscany, Italy, to provide helicopter emergency medical services within the region. The group, which comprises Italy's Helitalia and Aeroveneta as well as UK-based Bristow Helicopters, will begin operations at the end of July. Helitalia will operate two new Agusta 109 Powers and a single Eurocopter BK117, to be delivered in June. Bristow will provide maintenance support while Aeroveneta will supply the standby aircraft, when required.
Source: Flight International
