AgustaWestland announced that Exclases Holdings Ltd. has signed a contract for two AW169, two AW139 and two AW189 helicopters. This purchase marks the entrance of the new generation AW169 and AW189 models into the Russian market and further expands the presence of AgustaWestland in Russia.

Emilio Dalmasso, Senior Vice President Commercial Business Unit, AgustaWestland said “Signing this latest contract is a further important confirmation in Russia of the continued success achieved by the largest, most modern and ever evolving range of commercial helicopters offered by AgustaWestland. The latest additions to our product portfolio will ensure unprecedented levels of technology, capability and cost/effectiveness to Russian customers.”

Russian operators will benefit from the commonality in design across the AW139, AW169 and AW189 family of new generations helicopters. As well as possessing the same high performance flight characteristics and safety features the helicopters share a common cockpit layout, design philosophy and maintenance concepts that will allow more effective operations for customers operating helicopter fleets from 4 to 8.5 tonnes.