AW189 fleet leader worldwide

At Bel Air we are proud to announce that we are now AW189 fleet leader worldwide.

We received our two AW189 helicopters from AgustaWestland in the autumn of 2014 and were among the first movers to take delivery of this new and superior type of helicopter.

After thorough tests and training in cooperation with the experts from AgustaWestland we celebrated our first flight in November 2014.

Now just 6 months later we are proud to announce that we have exceeded the expected number of flight hours performing long-range offshore flights in the North Sea and we are now fleet leader worldwide on the AW189.

Naturally this calls for celebration, so 6 May 2015 we give T-shirts for all our passengers and for our great crew who made this possible.

About the AW189 helicopter (Source AgustaWestland):

The AW189 is the latest-generation 8.6 tons, twin-engine helicopter, designed to answer the growing offshore market demand for a safe, versatile, multirole super medium class helicopter.

Facts:

• Designed to meet tough offshore demands to safety, performance and passenger comfort.
• Certified after the latest and highest European safety standards for helicopters.
• Flotation system certified for ditching up to Sea State 6.
• Spacious cabin configured with 16 seats as standard.
• Exceeds the airworthiness requirements of the most recent international safety requirements EASA/FAA Part 29, AIR OPERATIONS and FAA thus qualifying for the most stringent guidelines of the major Oil and Gas companies.
• The main gearbox benefits from an unparalleled 50 minute ‘dry-run’ capability, exceeding current certification standards and offering unmatched safety and reliability for long range offshore operations, thus making it the best in the world.
• Powered by two GE CT7-2E1 engines, delivering high speed and superior performance in hover and Cat. A
• The cockpit design, incorporating the latest in advanced situational awareness technologies reduces crew workload and enhances safety.

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