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found success for long range missions, especially in the offshore oil and gas market, with firm orders and options nearing 60 units to date. With the maiden flight performed in December 2011 and certification expect­ ed in 2013, the twin engine AW189 heli­ copter is optimized for the long range offshore transport and SAR missions. The spacious cabin is configured with 16 seats as standard with the option for a high density 18 seat layout or a long range 12 seat configuration. The cockpit design, incorporating the latest in advanced situational awareness tech­ nologies, will reduce crew workload and enhance safety. The AW189 will meet the very latest international regu­ latory safety requirements (EASA / FAA Part 29, JAR OPS 3 / EU­OPS). The AW189 will benefit from the exten­


sive and expanding AgustaWestland worldwide support network already serving the offshore oil and gas indus­ try. A comprehensive array of simulator and training devices will progressively be made available to serve the world­


wide AW189 customer base. The AW189 is part of AgustaWestland’s family of new gener­ ation helicopters that includes the AW169 and AW139 models. These heli­ copters all possess the same high per­ formance flight characteristics and safety features and share the same


common cockpit layout, design philoso­ phy and maintenance concepts. This approach will deliver real cost savings in areas such as training, maintenance and support for existing operators of the AW139 who add AW189 and/or AW169 helicopters to their fleets. 


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