Armed Forces of Malta sign contract for one AW139 plus two options

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, reported that the Armed Forces of Malta has signed a contract for one intermediate twin AW139 helicopter plus two options, to perform maritime border patrol and SAR missions. The plan foresees the acquisition of a total of three aircrafts by 2015 including an Integrated Logistic Support package and the training of 10 pilots – including four ab-initio students – as well as 20 technicians. The first helicopter will be delivered within June 2014.