The following are the quick facts about the Augusta AW139 Helicopter, in which the VP had traveled:• The AW139 is the market-leading intermediate twin-engine helicopter – the benchmark for safety design features, performance capabilities and productivity. • It is a 15-seat medium-sized twin-engined helicopter developed and produced principally by AgustaWestland. • It is marketed at several different roles, including VIP/corporate transport, offshore transport, fire fighting, law enforcement, search and rescue, emergency medical service, disaster relief, and maritime patrol. • In addition to AgustaWestland’s own manufacturing facilities in Italy and the United States, the AW139 is produced in Russia. • In 2015, AgustaWestland unveiled an AW139 variant with an increased gross weight of seven tonnes (6350.29) enabling a range of 305 km while carrying 12 passengers.

Source: Punch February 03, 2019 15:00 UTC