Offshore staff

PHILADELPHIA – Mexican helicopter operator ASESA has purchased its fourth AW139 (Agusta Westland) aircraft.

Delivery was formally confirmed during a ceremony held at Leonardo’s North America headquarters in Philadelphia, where AW119, AW139 and AW609 aircraft are assembled.

The AW139’s spacious cabin is said to provide flexibility for a variety of missions including offshore and search and rescue operations.

It can carry up to 15 passengers and has a cruise speed of 165 knots and, six hours of endurance.

Other features are an integrated avionics system, large screens and a four-axis auto-pilot system and sufficient engine power to allow operations in conditions including ‘hot and high.’

ASESA is said to be Mexico’s largest helicopter operator, primarily serving the offshore oil, gas and electric industries.

12/04/2018