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The AW139 is a 15 seat, medium-sized twin engine helicopter that supports VIP/corporate transport, offshore transport, fire fighting, law enforcement, search and rescue, emergency medical service, disaster relief and maritime patrol missions.
The AW139 was originally designed jointly by Italy-based helicopter manufacturer Agusta and US manufacturer Bell Helicopters and marketed as the Agusta-Bell AB139. It was redesignated as the AW139 after Bell withdrew from the project in 2005.
The helicopter is manufactured in Italy and the United States, and also by Poland-based subsidiary PZL-Świdnik and HeliVert, a 2012 joint venture between AgustaWestland and Russian Helicopters with a production line inside Russia.
The maiden flight of the first pre-production helicopter took place on 3 February, 2001 at Vergiate, Italy. That of the first production unit came on 24 June, 2002 and it entered service in 2003. Italian certification was received in June 2003 and the FAA type certificate followed in December 2004.
The AW139 has a five-bladed fully articulated main rotor with a titanium hub and composite blades plus a four-bladed articulated tail rotor. It is powered by two FADEC-controlled P&WC PT6C turboshaft engines and has retractable tricycle landing gear.
Easy access to critical systems facilitates maintenance. Many components have been designed for an extended lifecycle and, where possible, the number of parts has been reduced. It is equipped with a Health and Usage Monitoring System.
In 2008, AgustaWestland certified an increase in the AW139 max gross weight to 14,991 lb to better compete in long-range markets. In 2015 this was increased to 15,432 lbs.
| November 11, 2022 | Coptersafety gains trio of FAA certifications for FFS |
| November 8, 2022 | Honeywell's weather radar is certified for AW139 Primus upgrade |
| November 6, 2022 | Five year contract heralds Bond’s return offshore |
| October 31, 2022 | Heli-One establishes in-house AW139 gearbox testing |
| October 25, 2022 | Two S92s and one AW139 enhance PHI leased fleet |
| October 17, 2022 | Sazma brings in AW139 for duty off Borneo |
| September 4, 2022 | HUET dunkers make LifeFlight training lifelike |
| August 16, 2022 | Heliconia leases AW139 through Milestone |
| August 16, 2022 | SonAir orders AW139 pair for Angolan energy ops |
| August 16, 2022 | Pure Technics opens Kazakhstan full service support centre |
| August 2, 2022 | Outerlink and Sterling Helicopter team up on Air IP STCs |
| August 1, 2022 | A six heli order adds to China capacity |
| July 4, 2022 | Bristow secures long term maintenance for global AW139 fleet |
| June 26, 2022 | Alidaunia enables SkyTrac in-flight medical data transfer |
| June 6, 2022 | CHC sources three AW139s for WA fire contract |
| May 30, 2022 | Leonardo orders supported by opening of Paris service centre |
| April 17, 2022 | Bestfly builds up Angolan offshore fleet |
| April 17, 2022 | Orders and deliveries confirm Leonardo's market position |
| April 7, 2022 | LCI and SMFL double their fleet venture |
| March 18, 2022 | US nuclear security agency orders AW139 pair |
| March 18, 2022 | THC commits to AW139 fleet for Saudi medevac |
| February 18, 2022 | Omni signs aircraft lease deal with Milestone |
| February 14, 2022 | Aramco completes its heli fleet renewal programme |
| December 16, 2021 | RBI Hawker Australia to provide Leonardo rotor repair |
| November 19, 2021 | SAEI chases AW139 MRO status in the Saudi kingdom |
| November 19, 2021 | Heli-Union extends management deal with Pratt & Whitney |
| November 12, 2021 | Caverton achieves EASA approval for AW139 simulator training |
| November 11, 2021 | Entrol simulator enhances ITPS training |
| October 23, 2021 | Heligo increases transfer services with two AW139s |
| September 17, 2021 | LCI and SMFL expands its fleet less than a year after launching partnership |
| September 9, 2021 | TAS enhances Malaysia presence with three AW139s |
| August 26, 2021 | Honeywell gains EASA approval for RDR-7000 weather radar |
| August 26, 2021 | Eight rescue AW139s chalk up 10,000 missions |
| July 4, 2021 | Gulf Helicopters adds another AW139 to 21-strong fleet |
| June 2, 2021 | NHV Part 147 to offer type-related training |
| May 29, 2021 | Heli-One to establish AW139 main gear box capability |
| April 25, 2021 | Thales FFS for Caverton strengthens French-Nigerian relations |
| April 25, 2021 | Nakanihon kitted out with Entrol H39 simulator |
| March 29, 2021 | PG1 rebrands in time for anticipated charter surge |
| March 29, 2021 | Westpac attends more accidents in the home |
| March 25, 2021 | NHV cements Kinsale contract in Celtic Sea |
| March 22, 2021 | H-TAWS to be implemented on CHC AW139s |
| February 15, 2021 | Summit highly prepared to repair AW139s |
| February 15, 2021 | Airwork wet floor to protect CHC AW139s in harsh conditions |
| February 15, 2021 | RACQ teaches winching and dunking skills |
| February 14, 2021 | Babcock tips over the 20,000 mission mark in Victoria |
| February 14, 2021 | Babcock extends Aberdeen contract to ten years |
| February 8, 2021 | Leonardo's AW139 has two decades under its belt |
| January 15, 2021 | Latin American operators select Leonardo products |
| December 28, 2020 | Wiking continues standardisation with fourth AW139 |
| December 21, 2020 | Axnes reboots intercoms for next generation |
| December 21, 2020 | LifeFlight Land Rover collaboration yields capable AW139 |
| November 24, 2020 | Abu Dhabi Aviation’s domestic activity continues as international market slumps |
| October 25, 2020 | Saudi Arabian companies unite over Red Sea Project |
| October 20, 2020 | MDFR ready to fight fires with first AW139 |
| September 26, 2020 | CHC extends Dutch North Sea deal with Neptune |
| September 21, 2020 | Global hopes AW139 is worth less than sum of its parts |
| September 15, 2020 | Penzance AW139 to offer pleasant passenger experience |
| September 1, 2020 | LifeFlight carries out comprehensive AW139 services |
| August 13, 2020 | Guillen gets go-ahead as Coptersafety lead instructor |
| August 11, 2020 | LifeFlight logs 10,000 hours within five years |
| July 20, 2020 | Leonardo leans on new tech to enhance AW139s |
| July 5, 2020 | NHV to support Shell and NAM in North Sea |
| June 19, 2020 | LifeFlight keeps coal and gas stoked in Queensland |
| June 15, 2020 | Coptersafety AW139 sim passes FAA scrutiny |
| May 29, 2020 | Finance deal supports Babcock EMS fleet in Australia |
| May 12, 2020 | Bestfly wins ExxonMobil three-year deal |
| April 21, 2020 | RBI pioneers strip replacement on AW139 main rotor |
| April 2, 2020 | Omni does all in its power to stay Corona-safe |
| March 17, 2020 | African pilots to benefit from Thales AW139 sim |
| February 11, 2020 | Synthetic vision powers AW139 upgrade from Honeywell |
| February 10, 2020 | Omni broadens ops range and upgrades AW139 technology |
| February 5, 2020 | Heli-One works to add AW139 gear box capabilities |
| February 2, 2020 | Suzuyo signs on the line for AW139 sim |
| February 2, 2020 | Héli-Union opts for purchase and leaseback of AW139 trio |
| February 2, 2020 | Level D sims on the way for EC145 and AW139 |
| January 28, 2020 | NHV grows in west Africa and boosts Belgian MRO |
| December 3, 2019 | Miami-Dade invests in four special AW139s |
| November 23, 2019 | PAS soups up offshore offering with sixth AW139 |
| November 23, 2019 | ADA brings five more Leonardos into play |
| November 12, 2019 | Sloane appoints campaigning veteran at Penzance |
| October 25, 2019 | Leonardo strengthens South Africa presence |
| October 21, 2019 | LCI launches first helicopter co-investment vehicle |
| October 12, 2019 | Rotary sim sales agreement spans Europe and Australia |
| September 24, 2019 | Guardia di Finanza accepts milestone AW139 |
| September 8, 2019 | Skypro cements AW139 dominance in Russia |
| August 20, 2019 | Penzance launches helicopter service for Scilly |
| July 22, 2019 | EASA gives Part 147 tick to HeliTSA |
| July 14, 2019 | Wiking expands offshore scope with two AW139s |
| July 8, 2019 | Leonardo achieves full operational capability in Louisiana |
| June 24, 2019 | GainJet positions AW139 in Athens for larger groups |
| June 24, 2019 | Mount Fuji set to receive Japan's first Level D AW139 sim |
| June 24, 2019 | Italy adds further AW139s for cross country coverage |
| May 7, 2019 | Castle Air brings charter AW139s onboard |
| April 30, 2019 | Agencies share AW139s for emergency response |
| April 23, 2019 | COCH to offer line maintenance for AW139 engines |
| April 2, 2019 | Weststar invests in Leonardos for west Africa and Middle East |
| March 19, 2019 | Aeróleo Táxi Aéreo finds high capacity cargo nets |
| March 12, 2019 | Babcock to provide oil and gas transport with Aussie AW139s |
| March 11, 2019 | Weststar’s Malaysian missions to benefit from leased Leonardos |
| March 11, 2019 | CHC introduces half dozen AW139s for RAAF work |
| March 5, 2019 | Gulf Helicopters remains on Trac with real-time solution |
| February 28, 2019 | Victoria police have AW139s to hand in case of emergency |
| December 30, 2018 | VDF adds volume with very versatile 139s |
| December 20, 2018 | LAFD opts for fifth firefighting AW139 |
| December 11, 2018 | London helicopter shuttle brings in AW139 |
| November 29, 2018 | Bestfly teams with Héli-Union for energy medevac |
| November 19, 2018 | Coptersafety gets go-ahead from Chinese authorities |
| November 16, 2018 | Kingwing orders A139 fleet for Chinese EMS |
| October 19, 2018 | Elitaliana receives medical AW139 from LCI |
| October 19, 2018 | Coptersafety will provide new MCF simulator courses |
| October 4, 2018 | CHC adds real-time HUMS and EFB to AW139 fleet |
| August 8, 2018 | Aramco set to receive AW139s for oil and gas |
| August 7, 2018 | Entrol H39 certified for HPE |
| July 12, 2018 | Starspeed reports charter on upward path |
| June 12, 2018 | Bristow extends offshore Perenco contract by three years |
| March 12, 2018 | Heliconia leases AW139 for oil and gas support |
| March 12, 2018 | Bristow adds Honeywell avionics protection plan |
| February 7, 2018 | AW139 fleet passes two million flight hours |
| January 10, 2018 | Italian services swell AW139 fleets for patrol and SAR |
| December 1, 2017 | ADA afforded peace of mind through P&WC engine cover |
| November 1, 2017 | Starspeed takes AW139 under management following Luxaviation merger |
| August 31, 2017 | Héli-Union boosts African activity and looks to add heavy mediums |
| May 4, 2017 | Heliconia takes on two oil and gas AW139s |
| December 7, 2016 | Me & my aircraft: Leonardo's AW139 is equally at home on oil platforms or rescues |
| December 7, 2016 | RUAG and Heli-One receive AW139 ASC and maintenance approvals |
| September 1, 2016 | Italian Coast Guard furthers Leonardo commitment with another pair of AW139s |
| July 27, 2016 | Bristow's Nigerian service launches while Caernarfon SAR marks first birthday |
| December 17, 2015 | ADA set to acquire 15 AW rotorcraft |
| November 12, 2015 | A bumper month for ExecuJet as it takes further deliveries and celebrates Middle East milestone |
| July 29, 2015 | Titan agrees helicopter lease deal with Waypoint |
| July 23, 2015 | Italian Coast Guard updates AW139 fleet with three deliveries |
| July 7, 2015 | Ivory Coast government receives AW139 |
| June 25, 2015 | Atlantic phases out older fleet with first AW139s in the Faroe Islands |
| March 11, 2015 | Seven tonne AW139 will match long range rivals |
| March 4, 2015 | Croatian Police to patrol border with debutant AW139 |
| February 26, 2015 | Versatile AW139 chosen by African governments |
| October 9, 2014 | Pair of AW139s arrives at Heliconia for offshore missions |
| June 9, 2014 | ME & MY AIRCRAFT–Twin helicopters: Twins can be costly, yet their capability in EMEA rarely disappoints |
| June 9, 2014 | Another 139 for the Middle East as Saudi Aramco places order |
| June 9, 2014 | Kaan signs up for first vip AW189 |
| April 3, 2014 | Gulf Helicopters' AW139 fleet hits 50,000 hours as pair of 189s is due |
| March 6, 2014 | Inaer strengthens offshore reputation through its Enagás collaboration |
| February 6, 2014 | Bristow AW139s deployed for utility in Tanzania |
| October 10, 2013 | Everett certifies first AW139s in Tanzania |
| September 12, 2013 | UTair brings AW139 fleet up to full strength and plans service centre |
| August 12, 2013 | Italian police force receives two AW139s |
| July 10, 2013 | Bel Air picks another AW139 |
| May 13, 2013 | Saudi medevac department commits to AW139 |
| April 17, 2013 | Growing deep water oil and gas client list boosts Nigerian AW139 fleet |
| February 11, 2013 | Azerbaijan orders ten helicopters |
| December 10, 2012 | Bond puts AW139 to work from Humberside |
| December 10, 2012 | Swedish SAR AW139s equipped for icing and all-weather conditions |
| July 9, 2012 | Customer service key to success of smaller operator, says Bel Air |
| June 11, 2012 | Me & my aircraft: UTair brings the AW139 to Russia in numbers and starts service training |
| June 11, 2012 | Me & my aircraft: Lower maintenance and greater payload are top of twin helicopter operators' wish lists |
| February 10, 2012 | DanCopter dispatches first AW139 to Nigeria |
| December 12, 2011 | AW139s head for the Caspian Sea |
| December 12, 2011 | Trento takes first of two AW139s for disaster missions |
| November 8, 2011 | Haughey orders AW139 for vip transport |
| October 15, 2011 | Kaan brings the AW169 to Turkey |
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