THC to Expand AW139 Helicopter Fleet to Boost SAR Services, EMS and Corporate Transport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

THC (The Helicopter Company) announces at HAI Heli-Expo 2023 that it plans to further expand its fleet of Leonardo AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters to reinforce search and rescue (SAR), emergency medical services (EMS) and corporate transport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company is looking to engage in negotiations to procure an additional six units, adding to the existing fleet plus 20 options.

At the time the latest AW139s are delivered, THC will have a total fleet of 49 AW139s.

Gian Piero Cutillo, MD Leonardo Helicopters, says, “We’re pleased with the level of confidence shown by a leading operator like THC in our technology and mission capabilities by this latest announcement of fleet expansion plan. The AW139 is supporting their service-capability growth program for key missions, including SAR, EMS and corporate transport, and we’re proud to play our role for the communities they will serve.”

Certified in 2004, the AW139 has logged orders for nearly 1300 units from more than 290 customers in over 80 countries to date. The fleet of more than 1130 units in service has logged in excess of 3.6 million flight hours to date. The type has proven extremely successful in the Middle East, with over 170 units sold across the region for the widest scope of missions, including corporate transport, emergency medical service, search and rescue, law enforcement, offshore transport, and government duties. The AW139 delivers outstanding capabilities, technology and safety to meet stringent requirements of operators for tasks in harsh conditions. The type features state-of-the-art avionics with advanced navigation and collision-avoidance systems to enhance situational awareness and reduce pilots’ workload; unmatched speed, power margins and overall performance; the widest cabin in its category, featuring high modularity for rapid reconfiguration; a unique 60+ minute run-dry-capable main gearbox that provides enhanced reliability and safety; and up to 1000 certified kits.

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