Haughey Air Limited has placed an order for an AW139 medium twin helicopter. The aircraft, configured for corporate and VIP transport purposes, will be based in Northern Ireland and will be delivered in 2012. Elmilio Dalmasso, Senior VP Commercial Business, AgustaWestland, said after the signing of the contract “I am delighted that Haughey Air has selected the AW139 to meet its future corporate and VIP passenger transport requirements. The AW139 offers high levels of comfort, performance and safety and I am very confident this new generation helicopter will be appreciated by Haughey Air’s many clients.”

The AW139 is the new benchmark for executive helicopters. Designed to meet the rigorous standards of those who demand the best, the AW139 surpasses all other medium twin-engine helicopters in capability, speed, ride quality and passenger cabin space. Its sleek design, state-of-the-art avionics, luxurious accommodation and low noise signature sets new standards in the market. The AW139 delivers best-in-class performance with a cruise speed of 165 knots (306 kph), a range in excess of 500 nm (927 km), endurance of 5 hours and superior hover performance. With its power reserve, the AW139 assures Category “A” (Class 1) superior performance from a helipad (elevated or at ground level) at maximum take-off weight. Excellent performance is granted for operations worldwide, even in extreme hot-and-high environments or harsh conditions.

Agusta Westland press release