AgustaWestland strengthens Indonesian presence
These aircraft which will be used to support the offshore oil and gas industry in Indonesia will be delivered in 2015 and 2016.
The contracts add another customers in South East Asia for the bestselling AW139 expanding its success in Indonesia. The AW139 has become the helicopter of choice in its weights class for the transport of oil & gas workers around the world, with approximately 300 units in service or on order. Orders for more than 160 AW139s have been placed by government and commercial customers in Asia for offshore oil and gas support, corporate and VIP transport, firefighting, EMS/SAR, utility and coastal patrol missions. Over 800 AW139s have now been ordered worldwide by approximately 220 customers with more than 700 units already in service.
AgustaWestland Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of AgustaWestland, continues to play a major role in the regions helicopter market expanding its presence and increasing its capabilities through a continued programme of investment. The Company’s headquarters, maintenance, support and training facilities are located at Kuala Lumpur's Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport. AgustaWestland Malaysia is a Malaysian DCA approved maintenance and repair organisation.
