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Three AW139 Helicopters Delivered To Italy By AugustaWestland, Two More Ordered

Wednesday, July 8th, 2015

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The Italian Coast Guard received three AugustaWestland AWS139 helicopters and ordered two more, the company said on July 6.The delivery and order increase was announced at a delivery ceremony, attended by Italian Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Graziano Delrio, Chief of Italian Coast Guard Felicio Angrisano, and AgustaWestland senior management.The AWS139 is set to be used to perform a range of missions including maritime patrol, search and rescue (SAR), and emergency medical services. The new order also includes a comprehensive…

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