AgustaWestland at Farnborough International Air Show 2008

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is one of the largest exhibitors at this years Farnborough International Air Show and will be showcasing its range of advanced technology helicopters as well as its latest training and support capabilities.>> Advanced Technology Helicopters for Commercial and Military Missions>> AgustaWestland has the widest range of helicopters of any manufacture, ranging from the 2.8 ton single engine AW119 Ke to the 15.6 ton AW101. At the Air Show AgustaWestland will be showcasing military and commercial models from its range which includes the AW139, the market leader in the medium twin helicopter market, the Grand twin engine helicopter the leading VIP helicopter in its class, and for the first time at Farnborough the uprated AW119 Ke.>> The AW119 Ke is the new uprated variant of the A119 Koala and offers unmatched performance and capability in the single-engine helicopter market. The AW119 Ke can carry up to seven passengers while cruising at 139 knots 20 knots more than most other single engine helicopters.>> The AW109 Power continues to be a best seller in the light twin market where it has dominated the corporate transport market and is increasingly becoming the standard helicopter for law enforcement and air ambulance duties in many countries. The military version know as the AW109 LUH features an advanced fully integrated cockpit and can be equipped to perform a wide range of land and maritime roles, as well as being an ideal lead in trainer for larger advanced helicopter types.>> The Grand which was introduced to the market at Farnborough Air Show in 2004 is now the market leader in the corporate helicopter market and in just four years has achieved over 230 sales. A spacious six-place cabin and unmatched performance and comfort with light-twin economics, the Grand has been a phenomenal success.