Press Release

Issued by NHV Noordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen.

September 1, 2015

NHV Group announced today that it has taken delivery of their fourth AW139 intermediate twin helicopter. The newest aircraft will be based in Norwich performing offshore transport missions in the North Sea.

The event marks an additional AW139 entering the NHV Group fleet of helicopters; Moreover, the newest AW139 has the optional kit 'Increased Gross Weight 7 tons', which gives the helicopter more than 300 kg of additional useful load in a typical offshore configuration. Three aircraft of the same model are already in service in Nigeria. The delivery of the AW139 fits NHV's strategy of owning and operating a young and modern fleet.

The handover also further expands the presence of the bestselling AW139 in the North Sea region.

State-of-the-art technology, proven performance, low operating costs and being one of the few helicopters in its class to meet the latest safety standards, have made the AW139 the helicopter of choice in the intermediate twin market. With its power reserve, the AW139 delivers Category A (Class 1) performance from a helipad (elevated or at ground level) at maximum take-off weight with an unmatched one engine inoperative capability.

More than 220 customers from more than 70 countries have ordered approximately 900 AW139 helicopters so far to perform a wide range of roles including offshore transport, EMS/SAR, executive/private transport, law enforcement, utility and government missions. The AW139 benefits from a range of modern, constantly enhanced and tailored support and training capabilities, designed to deliver outstanding mission effectiveness and safety standards whatever the mission, leveraging on the expanding network of AgustaWestland service and training centres worldwide.