Maritime Rescue Network

Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) set to buy 3 new Augusta AW139 for surveillance and Search and Rescue

The AW139 aircraft are due to be delivered in mid-2010 and based in Kuantan to cover the east coast, Sabah and Sarawak.

Agusta Westland communication manager Geoff Russell said "They have agreed to the purchase price and are now finalising the terms and conditions of the agreement."  He also said that "These will be the first 3 aircraft of 12 the MMEA has agreed to buy from Agusta Westland."

The price of each helicopter will be based on the technical specification the MMEA has agreed to install in the aircraft. It is understood that the helicopters will also be equipped with radar to assist in the surveillance of Malaysian waters.

The AW139 is capable of long range Search and Rescue missions over Malaysian waters and neighbouring countries.

In November last year the MMEA acquired 3 Dauphin AS365 N3 aircraft from Eurocopter used for similar operations.

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