The Helicopter Company (THC), a Saudi Arabian operator, is to add at least six Leonardo AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters to its fleet, which carries out reinforce search and rescue (SAR), emergency medical and corporate transport.
THC could add a further 20 AW139s, the Italian manufacturer said, which would take its fleet of the choppers to nearly 50. Almost 1,300 orders have been placed for the AW139 since it was certified in 2004, with 1130 of the model in operation, including 170 across the Middle East.
We’re pleased with the level of confidence shown by a leading operator like THC in our technology and mission capabilities by this latest announcement of fleet expansion plan," said Gian Piero Cutillo, managing director.
The deal was announced at the Helicopter Association International (HAI) HELI EXPO event in Atlanta.