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Pakistan selects the AW-139 helicopter for SAR role

Rome, Italy - The latest aircraft add to 11 units already in service in the country

Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced yesterday that Government of Pakistan has signed a contract for an undisclosed number of AgustaWestland AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The signing was held in Islamabad in presence of the HE Italian Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo. The contract is part of a fleet renewal programme spread over several batches including a logistic support and training package....

fra/pec - 1175430
Rome, Italy, 05/25/2016 13:31
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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