ROME, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- AgustaWestland's AW-101A medium lift helicopter has entered into operational service with the Italian Air Force for search-and-rescue operations, recovery of personnel and special forces missions.
The aircraft is the first of four delivered to the service, designated the HH-101A Caesar. The Italian Air Force ordered 15 of the helicopters from AgustaWestland, which is part of Finmeccanica.