Finmeccanica will deliver two AgustaWestland AW189 super medium helicopters to TPG Aeronautik Sdn Bhd of Malaysia. Finmeccanica Photo
Finmeccanica, Italy’s leading high-technology group, has announced an order by TPG Aeronautik Sdn Bhd of Malaysia for two AgustaWestland AW189 super medium helicopters, consolidating the success of the type in Southeast Asia. The helicopters, whose delivery is planned in 2017, will be operated by the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia) for firefighting, search-and-rescue and disaster relief missions.
JBPM’s selection of the AW189 will expand its capabilities and will, as an existing operator of two AW139s, enable it to take advantage of the shared benefits in training, operations and support provided by the family of AgustaWestland products, which include the AW169, AW139 and AW189 types.
Finmeccanica’s helicopter division continues to grow in Malaysia with the delivery to Galaxy Aviation of two AW139, joining the already impressive fleet of the types operating in the country and in the Philippines, with two helicopters to be operated for corporate/executive transport. Southeast Asia continues to be one of the fastest growing markets for Finmeccanica and its helicopter division, with additional interest coming in both the government and commercial sectors.
Finmeccanica, through its helicopter division, has been present in the region for many years with almost 350 helicopters performing missions such as offshore, utility, homeland security, law enforcement, search-and-rescue, emergency medical services, maritime patrol, military naval roles and armed reconnaissance.
AgustaWestland Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Finmeccanica, continues to play a major role in the Malaysian helicopter market expanding its presence and increasing its capabilities through a continued program of investment. AgustaWestland Malaysia is a Malaysian Department of Civil Aviation-approved maintenance and repair organization.
