AW139 for the Caribbean

AgustaWestland announced that the government of Trinidad and Tobago has ordered four AW139 helicopters.

July 30: AgustaWestland announced that the government of Trinidad and Tobago has ordered four AW139 helicopters to equip its Air Guard (TTAG) for search and rescue, surface surveillance, law enforcement, drug interdiction and disaster relief operations.

A five year, $348 million contract will include training and logistical support and will be managed by a consortium involving AgustaWestland, Bristow Caribbean, FB Heliservices of UK and Helidex of USA. Operations will take place from Piarco International Airport and from offshore patrol vessels, working in conjunction with the Coast Guard.

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