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Falcon to expand energy transport mission capabilities with AW139

Falcon Aviation based in the United Arab Emirates at the Farnborough International Airshow signed an order for a Leonardo AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter, with the contract including an option for a second. The operator plans to use the AW139 to expand its energy transport missions.

Falcon Aviation’s fleet already includes the AW109SP, AW169 and AW189 types. This includes five AW169s and four AW189s that are used for offshore transport missions in the UAE and Kuwait.

“Our acquisition of the AW139 helicopter reinforces our commitment to enhancing our energy transport mission capabilities,” said Capt. Raman Oberoi, CEO of Falcon Aviation. “This addition to our fleet underscores our dedication to providing the highest level of service to our clients while continuing to invest in the latest technology and safety standards.”

Leonardo explains, that with the AW139, Falcon Aviation will be able to deliver complementary services in terms of capacity and range, in a weight/size category fitting between the AW169 and AW189.

The AW139 accounts for more than 1,400 units on order, more than 1,200 units already in service and over four million flight hours logged to date with more than 300 operators worldwide in over 90 countries. In terms of offshore transport, Leonardo states the AW139 accounts for more than 380 units in service, 2.3 million flight hours, and a 90 per cent world market share in the last five years in its weight class.