Pakistan selects the AW139 for SAR role
The signing was held in Islamabad in presence of the H.E. Italian Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo. The contract is part of a fleet renewal programme spread over several batches including a logistic support and training package.
The AW139s, deliveries of which are expected in 2017, will be used to perform search and rescue across the nation.
This contract marks a significant achievement for Leonardo-Finmeccanica in Pakistan, further expanding the already successful presence of the AW139 helicopter in-country.
A total of 11 AW139s are already in service in Pakistan, with 5 aircraft operated for Government relief and transportation duties.