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AW139s head for the Caspian Sea
Euro-Asia Air of Kazakhstan has ordered two additional AW139 helicopters for offshore transport operations over the Caspian Sea.

Euro-Asia Air of Kazakhstan has ordered two additional AW139 helicopters for offshore transport operations over the Caspian Sea. One of the two will be provided with Full Ice Protection System allowing flights into known icing conditions.

Currently Euro-Asia Air operates four AW139s for flights to offshore rigs and islands for foreign oil companies.

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Villanti takes the helm at Leonardo
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