RESTON, Va., May 18 (UPI) -- The U.S. Army has given AgustaWestland North America a $37.8 million Foreign Military Sales contract to supply Egypt with helicopters.
"AgustaWestland is proud to partner with the U.S. Army and our allies to provide the most advanced rotorcraft technology for their mission needs," said R. Scott Rettig, chief executive officer of AgustaWestland North America.
"We are committed to exceeding our customer's expectations and believe the modern, best selling AW139 will be a valued asset for the Egyptian air force's helicopter fleet."
AgustaWestland said it will configure two Pennsylvania-built AW139s for search-and-rescue missions; support the U.S. Army in training aircrews; and provide a spare parts package to ensure successful fielding of the aircraft.
The AW139, with a cruise speed of 165 knots, features a low acoustic signature and integrated mission avionics. More than 140 customers in 50 countries use the twin-engine aircraft for multi-mission roles.
AgustaWestland North America, a subsidiary of AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, operates as a U.S. company under a special security agreement, responsible for the company's U.S. government programs.
